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Green-spored parasol Plant Care
Chlorophyllum olivieri
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This plant's most distinctive visual feature is its large, umbrella-like green leaves with prominent white veins, giving it an exotic appearance. Originating from Africa, Chlorophyllum olivieri's unique foliage makes it highly sought after by plant collectors looking to add a touch of tropical flair to their indoor gardens.
Every 7–14 days
Bright indirect
65–80°F
50–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Green-spored parasol?
Water Green-spored parasol every 7–14 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it bright indirect light. It prefers temperatures of 65–80°F (18–27°C) and 50–70% humidity. Fertilize it every 2 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Green-spored parasol Native To?
- Algeria
- Angola
- Benin
- Botswana
- Burkina Faso
- Burundi
- Cameroon
- Cape Verde
- Central African Republic
- Chad
- Côte d'Ivoire
- Djibouti
- DR Congo
- Egypt
- Equatorial Guinea
- Eritrea
- Eswatini
- Ethiopia
- Gabon
- Ghana
- Guinea
- Guinea-Bissau
- Kenya
- Lesotho
- Liberia
- Libya
- Madagascar
- Malawi
- Mali
- Mauritania
- Morocco
- Mozambique
- Namibia
- Niger
- Nigeria
- Republic of the Congo
- Rwanda
- Sao Tome and Principe
- Senegal
- Sierra Leone
- Somalia
- South Africa
- South Sudan
- Sudan
- Tanzania
- The Gambia
- Togo
- Tunisia
- Uganda
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
What Is the Green-spored parasol?
Green-spored parasol (Chlorophyllum olivieri) belongs to the Agaricaceae family within the Chlorophyllum genus. Green-spored parasol is native to Africa, Asia.
Green-spored parasol displays a clumping, upright growth habit, reaching up to 3 ft tall with a spread of approximately 2 ft. Green-spored parasol produces none.
Leaf size: approximately 10 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Green-spored parasol?
Chlorophyllum olivieri requires watering every 7–14 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 7–14 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Green-spored parasol Need?
Green-spored parasol thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Green-spored parasol in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Green-spored parasol Prefer?
Chlorophyllum olivieri grows best at temperatures of 65–80°F. Green-spored parasol prefers humidity levels of 50–70%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.
Temperature
65–80°F
Humidity
50–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Green-spored parasol?
Well-draining, nutrient-rich soil mix. Good drainage is essential for Green-spored parasol to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Green-spored parasol?
Feed Green-spored parasol every 2 months during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every 2 months
During the growing season
The PlantoScan app can remind you when to water and when to fertilize each plant.
How Do You Repot a Green-spored parasol?
Repot every 1-2 years in spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Green-spored parasol?
Green-spored parasol can be propagated through by division or spores.
Is the Green-spored parasol Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Green-spored parasol, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
Never eat a wild mushroom based on an app identification. Many mushrooms have poisonous lookalikes, and edibility must never be judged from an app.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Green-spored parasol?
Green-spored parasol is susceptible to mealybugs, spider mites. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
Keep exploring plants
Green-spored parasol is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Chlorophyllum genus (family Agaricaceae) — search all Chlorophyllum species in the plant lookup.
Green-spored parasol thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Chlorophyllum olivieri, family Agaricaceae — World Flora Online.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Green-spored parasol, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Photo: Tatiana Strus, CC BY 4.0, iNaturalist — original.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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