Spider Plant Varieties

Spider Plant Varieties

Spider Plants at a Glance

Spider plants are one of the most popular houseplants because they’re easy to care for, beautiful, non-toxic, and simple to propagate. They’re known by many common names including airplane plant, hen and chickens, ribbon plant and spider ivy. Although native to the tropical regions of Africa, it is now cultivated world-wide and naturalized in Australia. They all feature long, grass-like leaves which arch over the edge of the pot. Baby Chlorophytum plants remain attached and hang a foot or so below the mother plant on long shoots. All spider plants are sold in hanging pots and regular pots without hangers.

Spider Plant Care Information

Pests are usually not an issue, but if they do get infected, its usually by the usual suspects of mealy bugs and spider mites. An all-purpose indoor plant fertilizer works best but do not over-fertilize as they can be a bit salt sensitive. Fertilize every two months in the summer and spring.

Spider Plant Requirements

Botanical Name: Chlorophytum comosum
Light: They survive in most any light condition from deep shade to bright light, but thrive best bright indirect light.
Water: Spider plants like slightly moist soil. Let the top third of the soil dry out before giving watering thoroughly.
Soil:  Light, loamy well-drained soil which retain moisture.
Humidity: Spider plants do well in virtually any humidity level.
Propagation: Spider plants can be propagated by division but the easiest way is by cutting off and planting the hanging babies.

Bonnie Spider Plant

This is the most common form of spider plant with broad leaves which can reach up to about 18” long. The leaves are green on the edges are transition to creamy white in the center.

Green Bonnie Spider Plant

One of the harder to come by varieties, the Green Bonnie spider plant features all green leaves. It almost has an iris-like appearance and is a good choice for individuals looking for a clean, monochromatic look.

Green Spider Plant

One of the harder to come by varieties, the green spider plant features all green leaves. It almost has an iris-like appearance and is a good choice for individuals looking for a clean, monochromatic look.

Reverse Variegated Spider Plant

True to its name, the variegation of this cultivar is the reverse of the Variegated Spider. The foliage of the Reverse Spider plant have white margins and green centers.

Variegated Spider Plant

This is the most common form of spider plant with broad leaves which can reach up to about 18” long. The leaves are green on the edges are transition to creamy white in the center.

Hawaiian Spider Plant

The Hawaiian Spider Plant, also known as Chlorophytum comosum 'Hawaiian' or Hawaiian Spider Ivy, is a vibrant and hardy houseplant prized for its lush, arching foliage. This striking variety features narrow, dark green leaves with a glossy finish, accented by creamy white stripes running down the center.

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