Description
The marvellous grass-like foliage is variegated, having creamy white and rich green stripes running along its length – and it forms a fountain-like clump, with magnificent architectural qualities for containers and borders, especially with the arrival of the dainty, lily-like flowers from early summer.
Habit –
Resilience –
Flowering Time –
Height and spread – 45 x 25 cm
Ideal Conditions – Best grown in full sun, in well-drained soil with shelter from cold winds.
Possibile situation – A versatile plant, ideal for pots on the patio, in border fringes or raised beds.
Features –
Typical season – Summer
Flower Colour – white
Foliage Colour – green
Flowering time – May – October
Planting recommendation – Bed/Border Prefers – Full Sun
Temperature tolerance – This is a frost tender plant and will need to be protected in cold weather to help ensure its survival.
Plant care – A trim may be necessary to create a desired shape.
Family – ANTHERICACEAE Genus – Chlorophytum Cultivar – Starlight
Pot Sizes – 11cm Pot Spacing –
Growing Media and irrigation – Free draining – keep evenly moist
Feeding fertiliser – NPK balanced feeding Feeding frequency – Requires normal/regular feeding (Standard EC)
PH Recommendation – Standard 5.0 to 5.5 Common pests – Common disease –
Species – saundersiae
