chlorophytum comosum
'ocean'

Care level

Easy

Variegation

Marginal pattern

The Ocean cultivar features more compact growth with shorter, wider leaves that arch and hang at the ends. Its foliage displays a green center surrounded by creamy white margins, with subtle pale green striping along the blades.

Care & maintenance

Light

Bright indirect light

Bright light, usually located near windows but doesn't receive direct rays for more than an hour during the day.

Temperature

Wide range (50°F - 86°F)

Fertilization frequency

Low

Once per season.

Humidity & watering

Moderate

Keep the soil slightly moist.

An ambiant humidity between 40 and 60% is recommended.

Soil

Choose a General purpose mix: A versatile blend with excellent water retention and aeration. Provides balanced nutrition and suitable drainage for a wide variety of houseplants.

If you want to create your own substrate, you can make a mixture of the following soils:

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Pot

Standard size

Standard size

Prefer a pot with a classic width/depth ratio.

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Features

Size & growth

Medium

Upright

Moderate growth

This plant grows at a moderate rate. It can reach 1 to 3 feet in height or spread.

It grows upwards without support.

Toxicity

Toxicity table by species
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Reproduction & propagation

Fruits & flowers

Flowering & self-pollinating

The chlorophytum ocean can produce flowers and therefore fruits.
This plant is capable of self-pollination, it does not need another individual to fertilize itself and therefore produce fruits.

Propagation methods

Origin & references

Patent and right

This variety was first patented in the United Kingdom in 2003. The current European patent is held by the Eden Collection company based in the Netherlands, which oversees its production and distribution.
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