Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
nimmonii
ID:
764173

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dalzell

Source:
wcs

Year:
1850

Citation Micro:
Hooker's J. Bot. Kew Gard. Misc. 2: 142 (1850)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000763506



Common Names

  • Nimmon's Spider Plant
  • Nimmon's Ribbon Plant
  • Nimmon's Airplane Plant


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Description

Chlorophytum nimmonii (also called Nimmon's Spider Plant, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herbaceous plant native to India, Sri Lanka, and Nepal. It has long, thin, arching, bright green leaves with white stripes. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is often found in disturbed areas, such as roadsides and open fields.

Uses & Benefits

Chlorophytum nimmonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to purify air and reduce indoor air pollution.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chlorophytum nimmonii has white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chlorophytum nimmonii is a low-growing, spreading, evergreen perennial with long, slender, arching stems and small, lance-shaped, bright green leaves. It is easy to grow and propagate from stem cuttings. Take stem cuttings in spring or summer and root them in moist, well-drained soil. Keep the soil moist until the cuttings are established.

Where to Find Chlorophytum nimmonii

Chlorophytum nimmonii is native to India and can be found in the states of Kerala and Karnataka.

Chlorophytum nimmonii FAQ

What is the best soil for Chlorophytum nimmonii?

Chlorophytum nimmonii prefers a well-draining, light potting mix with a neutral pH.

How much light does Chlorophytum nimmonii need?

Chlorophytum nimmonii needs bright, indirect light.

How often should I water Chlorophytum nimmonii?

Water Chlorophytum nimmonii when the top inch of soil is dry.

Species in the Chlorophytum genus

Chlorophytum angustissimum, Chlorophytum hirsutum, Chlorophytum occultum, Chlorophytum acutum, Chlorophytum affine, Chlorophytum africanum, Chlorophytum alismifolium, Chlorophytum alpinum, Chlorophytum altum, Chlorophytum anceps, Chlorophytum andongense, Chlorophytum angulicaule, Chlorophytum angustiracemosum, Chlorophytum ankarense, Chlorophytum appendiculatum, Chlorophytum applanatum, Chlorophytum arcuatoramosum, Chlorophytum aridum, Chlorophytum arundinaceum, Chlorophytum basitrichum, Chlorophytum baturense, Chlorophytum benuense, Chlorophytum bharuchae, Chlorophytum bifolium, Chlorophytum blepharophyllum, Chlorophytum borivilianum, Chlorophytum bowkeri, Chlorophytum brachystachyum, Chlorophytum bracteatum, Chlorophytum brevipedunculatum, Chlorophytum breviscapum, Chlorophytum calyptrocarpum, Chlorophytum cameronii, Chlorophytum camporum, Chlorophytum capense, Chlorophytum caudatibracteatum, Chlorophytum caulescens, Chlorophytum chariense, Chlorophytum chevalieri, Chlorophytum chinense, Chlorophytum chloranthum, Chlorophytum collinum, Chlorophytum colubrinum, Chlorophytum comosum, Chlorophytum cooperi, Chlorophytum cordifolium, Chlorophytum crassinerve, Chlorophytum crispum, Chlorophytum cyperaceum, Chlorophytum dalzielii,

Species in the Asparagaceae family

Acanthocarpus canaliculatus, Acanthocarpus humilis, Acanthocarpus parviflorus, Acanthocarpus preissii, Acanthocarpus robustus, Acanthocarpus rupestris, Acanthocarpus verticillatus, Agave acicularis, Agave acklinicola, Agave ajoensis, Agave aktites, Agave albescens, Agave albomarginata, Agave americana, Agave angustiarum, Agave angustifolia, Agave anomala, Agave antillarum, Agave apedicellata, Agave applanata, Agave arizonica, Agave arubensis, Agave asperrima, Agave atrovirens, Agave attenuata, Agave aurea, Agave avellanidens, Agave bahamana, Agave bicolor, Agave boldinghiana, Agave bovicornuta, Agave braceana, Agave bracteosa, Agave brevipetala, Agave brevispina, Agave brittoniana, Agave brunnea, Agave bulliana, Agave cacozela, Agave cajalbanensis, Agave calodonta, Agave capensis, Agave caribaeicola, Agave cerulata, Agave chamelensis, Agave chiapensis, Agave chrysantha, Agave chrysoglossa, Agave cocui, Agave collina,

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