Variegated Spider Plant

Variegated Spider Plant Care

Chlorophytum Comosum Variegatum

Other names: Variegated Spider Plant, Variegated Spider Ivy, Variegated Ribbon Plant

What is the plant

Chlorophytum comosum Variegatum has narrow, dark green leaves, about 45cm long, edged with white stripes. Small white flowers form in separate clusters attached by short stems that also bear small plantlets (baby spiders). Chlorophytum comosum Variegatum is a more modern and compact variety than Chlorophytum comosum Vittatum.

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Lighting

Full Sun

Hardiness zone

9b - 11

Difficulty

Easy

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Water your spider plant with distilled or purified water. Spider plants in particular are sensitive to a fluoride in tap water. Keep a soil moist but not soggy. Gently poke your finger into a soil to see if it is dry.
Pruning
It is important because damaged leaves and stems can actually be an energy drain on your plant. By removing those dead parts, you're taking some of that work off your plant’s plate and allowing it to divert its energy into healthy leaves and new growth!
Fertilizer
Simply apply the fertilizer around the base of the plant, extending to the drip line. For vegetables, place the fertilizer in a strip parallel to the planting row. Water-soluble fertilizers are faster acting but must be applied more frequently. This method gives plants food while you water.

Disease diagnosis

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Sunlight
Does best in partial sun.
Soil
Loam soil facilitates plant growth in three key ways. Aeration: The varied particle sizes in loam create a loosely-packed soil that allows oxygen to flow freely to plant roots. Nutrient retention: The presence of clay in loam ensures that nutrients cling to the soil, rather than being washed out by water.
Temperature
Average room temps 65-75°F/18-24°C suit this tropical plant perfectly. It doesn't like the cold; don't expose it to anything below 50°F/10°C.

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Container
Choose a pot with drainage holes, which also ensures potting soil doesn't stay too wet after watering your houseplants. The excess can freely escape out the bottom of the container, allowing oxygen to make its way to plant roots.
Additional
This plant filters airborne toxins
Popularity
6,217 people already have this plant 1,728 people have added this plant to their wishlists