Curly Spider Plant, Chlorophytum Comosum Bonnie
Botanical Name: Chlorophytum comosum 'Bonnie'
Common Names: Bonnie Spider Plant, Spider Ivy, Ribbon Plant, Hen and Chickens,
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About
The Chlorophytum comosum Bonnie, or Curly Spider Plant, has a rowdy spray of ribbon shaped leaves. They are easy to grow and can thrive in a wide variety of conditions, including low light with inconsistent watering. A happy Spider Plant will reward you with 'spiderettes' or 'pups' that can be left as is or can be planted independently.
Care Guide
Light Requirements
Prefers bright indirect light. Tolerates medium light. Growth will slow in medium light conditions. Direct sunlight can scorch the leaves.
Artificial Light
Direct Sun
Water Needs
Prefers consistent but moderate watering. Tolerates occasional dryness. Will not tolerate excessive watering.
Infrequent
Frequent
Soil Preference
Prefers a soil mixture with moderate drainage speeds and moderate water retentive properties. Include sustainably sourced peat moss for water retention and perlite or pumice as a drainage amendment.
Moisture Retention
Fast Drying
Retentive
Drainage Speed
Slow
Fast
