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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 11 +4.4 °C (40 °F) to +7.2 °C (50 °F)
Plant Height: 1-2 feet
Plant Spread: 1-2 feet
Leaves: Evergreen
Broadleaf
Other: Lance shaped dark green with bright orange petiole and midrib
Flowers: Inconspicuous
Flower Color: Other: Greenish-white
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Summer
Underground structures: Rhizome
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Uses: Provides winter interest
Groundcover
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Offsets
Containers: Suitable in 1 gallon
Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years
Prefers to be under-potted

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Common names
  • Spiderplant

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Location: Botanischer Garten München-Nymphenburg
Date: 2018-03-11

Date: 2021-08-25

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