Chlorophytum comosum 'Bonnie'PBR (v)
A compact evergreen perennial with curly, variegated linear lance-shaped leaves. The dark green leaves have a dramatic creamy green stripe down the centre. Racemes of tiny white flowers are borne on long stems, with plantlets forming along the branching flower stems
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drained, Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Variegated Green Cream | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White | Variegated Green Cream | ||
| Autumn | Variegated Green Cream | |||
| Winter | Variegated Green Cream |
Position
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H2Botanical details
- Family
- Asparagaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy, Pendulous weeping
- Genus
Chlorophytum are evergreen, rhizomatous perennials with linear or lance-shaped leaves and slender arching stems bearing loose racemes or panicles of small, starry white flowers, in some species also bearing plantlets
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow as a houseplant, under glass or in frost-free environment. A very tough houseplant, tolerant of a wide range of conditions. Keep the plant looking healthy and fresh by re-potting and dividing every 2-3 years. See houseplant cultivation and Chlorophytum for further advice
Propagation
Propagate by seed, by division or root plantlets
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Houseplants
- Conservatory and greenhouse
Pruning
Trim back flowering spikes once they have finished and if new plantlets are not needed
Pests
Maybe susceptible to scale insects
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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