Chlorophytum Orchidastrum
‘Fire Flash’, commonly known as orange spider plant, is an evergreen tropical perennial that is in fact very ornamentally attractive. It typically matures to 12” tall when grown indoors as a houseplant, but will rise to as much as 24” tall when grown outdoors. Broad, ovate-lanceolate, pointed, shiny dark green leaves (to 12” long) appear in rosettes. This green plant foliage is highlighted, however, by contrasting bright orange petioles and leaf midribs which bring an orange fire-like glow to the center of each plant, hence the cultivar name of ‘Fire Flash’. White flowers bloom in dense, cylindrical, outward-arching panicles.
Basic Care
Put Fire Flash plant where it'll get plenty of light, but protect it from hot midday sun, which may cause brown scorch marks on leaves. Filtered light from a south- or west-facing window will give it the light it needs.
Water thoroughly, then allow top half of soil to dry out before watering again. Fire Flash has thick, strong roots that store water, making it drought-tolerant. It's a good idea to use a pot with a drainage hole and empty drainage tray. Water less in winter, but don't allow Fire Flash plant to dry out.
What you get
You will receive a healthy & rooted plant growing in a 6" nursery pot.
