Chlorophytum Orchidastrum Green Orange

A distant cousin to the Chlorophytum comosum Spider Plant with a rather exotic look. A stunning heart of orange stems is surrounded my mid-green leaves and like all spider plants it is easy to grow and care for. Chlorophytum Green Orange stores water in its roots, making it resistant to periods of drought and neglect.

Chlorophytum orchidastrum Green Orange is also known as Chlorophytum amaniense ‘Fire Flash’ and Chlorophytum orchidantheroides. Other common names include Mandarin Plant, Fire Glory and Sierra Leone Lily.

Please note: These plants are usually only available in Spring and early Summer.

Horty Hints

Orange, Green and black, oh my! Keep this plant consistently moist, away from direct sunlight and cold temperatures to maintain its colour and prevent leaves turning black.

Avoid root rot by checking the first two inches of soil for moisture before watering. If the soil feels dry, its time to water!

No time to tan! The Chlorophytum Orchidastrum prefers indirect sunlight. To avoid scorching or bleaching, find a lightly-shaded area.

Light

Chlorophytum require bright, indirect light. While it will tolerate some shade; this will slow its growth-rate. Avoid direct sunlight as this may scorch or bleach the leaves.

Watering

Keep your Green Orange well-watered, aiming for lightly moist soil throughout the growing season. Less water is needed in the winter.

Temperature

Thrives in normal room temperatures (above 16°C). These plants are reasonably hardy and should survive temperatures above 8°C in winter if the soil is kept fairly dry.

Humidity

Green Orange can tolerate drier air, but prefer rooms with higher humidity. Brown tips may indicate your plant is too dry.

Feed

Feed with a weak solution every few weeks during the growing season. Do not feed during the winter.

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Height & Growth Rate

The Green Orange is a fast growing plant, and usually reaches an ultimate height of around 30-40cm.

Toxicity

Chlorophytum are non-toxic plants, therefore safe around small children and pets.

Air Purifying

This plant filters airborne toxins and is part of our clean air plant collection.

Origin

Chlorophytum orchidastrum is native to tropical and southern regions of Africa.

Please note: images show how this plant may look at various stages of maturity. The size you choose may look different.

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