Chlorophytum comosum

Common names: Hen-And-Chickens (E);

Native to: Southern Africa

Groundcover

Chlorophytum comosum

EVERGREEN

SEMI-SHADE

SHADE

SEMI FROST HARDY

LOW WATER REQUIREMENTS

MEDIUM WATER REQUIREMENTS

FAST GROWER

ATTRACTS INSECTS

FLOWER COLOUR:

AVERAGE SIZE:

0.3m x 0.4m

FLOWERING TIME:

J F M A M J J A S O N D

DESCRIPTION

An attractive, fast-growing groundcover that forms grass-like clumps of strap-shaped green leaves. It bears tiny white flowers on long arching stems. These develop leaves. When they touch the ground they take root, forming new plants.

WILDLIFE & ECOLOGICAL BENEFITS

Useful for controlling soil erosion. Attracts small insects.

WATER REQUIREMENTS

Water moderately throughout the year.

MAINTENANCE

Low maintenance. If damaged by frost, it will quickly revive.

LANDSCAPING USES

Water moderately throughout the year.

GARDEN THEMES

Bushveld, Country, Forest, Formal, Rockery, Woodland

FLOWERS

FOLIAGE

PESTS & DISEASES

Seldom attacked by pests.

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