Spider Bonnie Chlorophytum comosum 'Bonnie' Compact variegated spider plant with arching, narrow leaves striped green and cream with a central green band; produces long stems with small white flowers and baby plantlets (“pups”). Attractive, easy-care houseplant for hanging baskets or tabletop.
Care & Growing Condition:
- Light: Bright, indirect light. Tolerates moderate light; avoid hot direct sun (can scorch leaves) and deep shade (loss of variegation).
- Water: Water when the top 1–2 inches of soil are dry. Keep evenly moist but not waterlogged; reduce watering in winter.
- Soil: Fast-draining potting mix (standard indoor mix with perlite or orchid bark).
- Temperature: 65–80°F.Avoid below 50°F.
- Humidity: Average home humidity is fine; benefits from occasional misting or higher humidity if leaves brown at tips.
- Fertilizer: Balanced liquid houseplant fertilizer every 4–6 weeks during growing season (spring–summer). Light or no feeding in winter.
- Repotting: Every 1–2 years or when root-bound; choose pot 1–2 inches larger.
- Propagation: Easily by separating plantlets on long stolons or division at repotting; root plantlets in water or soil.
- Common issues: Brown tips from fluoride/salts, overwatering (yellowing, root rot), low light (loss of variegation). Trim brown tips and remove spent flowers/leggy stolons.
