Rettilari
Chlorophytum Bichetii is a very resistant ornamental plant, ideal for Terrariums and paludariums Thanks to its extraordinary adaptability and ease of cultivation. His narrow and arched, green leaves with Decorative white margin, they give brightness and structure to the fittings.
Origin: Southern Africa (South Africa)
Growth: Moderate - fast
Height: up to 20-30 cm
Width: about 10-20 cm
Light requirement: Low - Medium
Co₂ requirement: not required
Difficulty: Very low (suitable for beginners)
Type: Evergreen terrestrial plant
Ideal environments: Terrarium, paludarium, wet environments
Chlorophytum Bichetii is an evergreen plant belonging to the group of chlorophytes, originally from the South Africa, where it grows in environments with good humidity and filtered light. It is one of the most used plants in land fittings thanks to its Sturdiness, versatility and aesthetic value.
It is recognized for Thin leaves, elongated and arched, bright green with one Thin white streaks along the margins, which creates an ideal bright contrast to give depth and vitality to the layout.
Terrarium use
Chlorophytum Bichetii is particularly suitable for:
Tropical and subtropical terrariums
Facilities for Reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates
Terrariums for beginners thanks to large environmental tolerance
In the terrarium:
tolerate well high humidity
It also resists short periods drier
provides Vegetable cover, shelter and shadow points
helps create a more stable microclimate
Use in the marsh
In the marsh:
can be positioned in the Emerged area
It adapts to constantly damp but well drained soils
enhances transitions between water and earth with a natural appearance
It is not a water plant and overwhelm.
Ideal positioning
Place on Terrarium background or in side areas
Excellent as a plant Background or middle floor
It can be used in groups for a more natural effect
Light and exposure
Prefers Medium-low or diffuse light
Does not need intense lighting
Terrarium develops well with Fitostimulating lamps
Avoid prolonged direct sunlight
Substrate
Light and well draining soil
Ideal a mixture for tropical terrariums
Do not tolerate prolonged water stagnation
Irrigation and humidity
Watering regular
Substrate always slightly wet
Tolerate wet environments and even dried terrariums
Appreciates nebulisations, but they are not indispensable
Temperature
Ideal temperature: 22-28 ° C
Do not tolerate prolonged cold temperatures
Perfect for heated terrariums
Maintenance and growth
Ordered and controllable growth
Does not need frequent pruning
It can be multiplied by division of the CESPI
Longed and stable plant over time
The Chlorophytum Bichetii It is an excellent choice for those looking for a plant Decorative, resistant and easy to manage, able to adapt to almost every type of terrarium or paludarium.
- Color
- Green
- Origin
- Africa
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Positioning
- Background
- Light requirement
- Little
- Growth speed
- Rapid
- Co2
- Little
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