Chlorophytum comosum

Ribbon Plant, Spider plant, airplane plant, St. Bernard's lily

Message of the Flower

Care

The Mother’s Comment

To be careful in what one does.

Spiritual Message by the Mother/ Quotes by Sri Aurobindo

Always do what you do with care.

The Mother, Words of the Mother - II: Progress and Perfection in Work

Any work done with care becomes interesting.

The Mother, Words of the Mother - II: Progress and Perfection in Work

The Divine is in things also and that is why they must be treated with care.

The Mother, Words of the Mother - II: Care of Material Things

You must take care of a material object not because you are attached to it, but because it manifests something of the Divine Consciousness.

The Mother, Words of the Mother - II: Care of Material Things

Colour

White, yellow

Family

Liliaceae

Cultivars

Variegatum', 'Vittatum'

Person who named the flower

Thunberg

Flower Size

Around 1 inch

Flower Texture

Soft

Number of Petals

6

Floral Symmetry

Radial

Fragrance of Flower

Mild, not very noticeable

Leaf Texture

Smooth

Leaf Arrangement

Rosette

Leaf Color

Green, often with white stripes or margins

Structural Variation (Shrub or Tree)

Herbaceous perennial

Life Cycle

Perennial

Blooming Period

Rarely blooms indoors; summer if outdoors

Climate

Moderate climates, not frost-hardy

Water Requirements

Moderate, well-drained, tolerates some dryness

Soil Type

Well-drained, rich in organic matter

Temperature Ranges

65-75F (18-24C)

Sun or Shade

Bright, indirect light or partial shade

Susceptibility to Insects and Diseases

Scale insects, mealybugs

Pollinators

Self-pollinating

Habitat

Tropical and southern Africa, widely as houseplant

Role in the Ecosystem

Air purification

Quotations

None noted

Ornamental

Decorative leaves, air-purifying properties

Uses in Other Aspects of Life

Indoor air quality improvement

Endangered Status

Not endangered