- Botanical name: Chlorophytum saundersiae 'Starlight'
- Common name: Weeping anthericum
- Family: Asparagaceae
- Plant Type: Perennial, Deciduous
White
Variegation
- Key features:
- Dramatic foliage
- Flowers
A close relative of the spider plant, Chlorophytum comosum, Chlorophytum saundersiae bears the same starry white flowers on long stems and long, grass-like foliage. However, this African native is tougher and can be grown outdoors all year.
Chlorophytum saundersiae ‘Starlight’ is a variegated cultivar with cream leaves and deep green margins. In the summer months it produces sprays of white flowers that give plants a light, airy appearance.
For best results grow Chlorophytum saundersiae ‘Starlight’ in moist, well-drained soil in full sun or dappled shade. Congested clumps can be divided in spring to produce new plants.
How to grow Chlorophytum 'Starlight'
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Plant size
100cm height
45cm spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
- Sun exposure: Dappled shade, full sun
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Acidic / chalky / alkaline / clay / heavy / moist / well drained / light / sandy
Plant calendar
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flowers | ||||||||||||
| Flowers |
J
Plant does not flower in January |
F
Plant does not flower in February |
M
Plant does not flower in March |
A
Plant does not flower in April |
M
Plant does not flower in May |
J
Plant does flower in June |
J
Plant does flower in July |
A
Plant does flower in August |
S
Plant does flower in September |
O
Plant does not flower in October |
N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
| Divide | ||||||||||||
| Divide |
J
Do not Divide in January |
F
Do not Divide in February |
M
Do Divide in March |
A
Do Divide in April |
M
Do Divide in May |
J
Do not Divide in June |
J
Do not Divide in July |
A
Do not Divide in August |
S
Do not Divide in September |
O
Do not Divide in October |
N
Do not Divide in November |
D
Do not Divide in December |
Chlorophytum 'Starlight' and wildlife
Chlorophytum 'Starlight' has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Chlorophytum 'Starlight' poisonous?
Chlorophytum 'Starlight' has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
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