About
Chlorophytum orchidastrum 'Green Orange' is a perennial evergreen typically cultivated indoors. It forms a compact clump measuring around 40cm, featuring elongated, dark green leaves that taper to a fine point, supported by pale pinkish-orange stems. During the spring and summer months, it produces short, nearly stemless spikes adorned with greenish-white, star-shaped flowers that emerge from the center of the clump.
About the genus
Chlorophytum consists of evergreen, rhizomatous perennials characterized by narrow, linear or lanceolate leaves. These plants feature slender, arching stems that support loose clusters or panicles of small white flowers, which may appear star-like in some species. Certain varieties also produce plantlets.
Growing conditions
- Sunlight
- Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, North-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H1C
Plant details
- Plant type
- Houseplants, Conservatory Greenhouse
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Time to full height
- 2-5 years
- Suggested uses
- Houseplants
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Grow in peat-free, loam-based potting compost in bright light but shaded from hot sun. Water freely when in growth, moderately at other times. See houseplant cultivation and Chlorophytum for further advice
- Pruning
- No pruning required
- Propagation
- Propagate by division
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free