‘Fire Flash’ (Chlorophytum amaniense)
Chlorophytum amaniense ‘Fire Flash’ also goes by; Mandarin Plant, Green-Orange Spider Plant, Fire Glory, Sierra Leone Lily. Native to the rainforests of East Africa in the Usambara Mountains of Tanzania, this is an attractive and exotic looking ornamental foliage plant. That does also produce a nice flower.
Family: Asparagaceae
Height: 30-45cm 1-1.5ft
Spread: 30-45cm
GROWING INFO
Chlorophytum amaniense is one of the easiest houseplant or outdoor plant to grow, needing little attention.
Light: Filtered sunlight or moderately low light to full shade. Keep well away from direct sun or intense light levels that will cause leaf chlorosis or scorching.Water: Able to miss a watering with out wilting but doesnt like to fully dry out. If possible, use soft water or rain water to avoid browning foliage caused by flouridated water. Soil should be kept fairly moist but not overwatered. Quite drought tolerant as its root system consists of swollen water-storing nodules. Given its native habitat, it loves humid environment. Loves to be misted.
Soil: Any humus or organic-enriched potting mix that holds moisture, yet well-drained.
Temperature: Best year-round in the 21-32 degree C.
EXTRA INFORMATION AND TIPS
Mist the leaves to avoid leaf tips browning.
Excess of fluorides in the water will cause leaves to go yellow and brown.
The leaf stems are brittle and can break easily if not handled properly.
DELIVERY INFO
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