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| Chlorophytum | Common name; Spider plant |
An evergreen house plant that grows to around 250-300mm (10"-12") high and is grown for its variegated foliage.
Plants should be positioned in a well lit airy, draught proof spot.
During the summer the plant will produce long flowering stems surrounded by plantlets that can be layered if more stock is required.
Week 12; Pot up plants as necessary.
If required divide the plants at the same time.
Week 16; Commence weekly feeding with a liquid fertiliser.
Week 28; Layer young plantlets into 70mm (3") pots of compost to root.
Ensure plantlets are well rooted before separating it from the parent plant.
Week 40; Reduce the amount of watering from now until March, but do not allow them to completely dry out.
Maintain a minimum winter temperature of 8°C (45°F)
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