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The leaves form a graceful rosette and feature a fresh green centre edged with creamy-white margins. Each strap-like leaf is long, narrow, and slightly curved, giving the plant its fountain-like shape. Mature plants send out trailing stems that produce clusters of small white flowers followed by baby plantlets (offsets), which can easily be propagated.
Compact, adaptable, and visually elegant, Chlorophytum comosum Variegatum adds brightness and movement to any room and looks especially striking in hanging baskets or elevated pots where its runners can cascade freely.
Thrives in bright, indirect light. Tolerates medium to low light, but bright conditions help maintain strong variegation. Avoid harsh direct sunlight, which may scorch the white edges.
Keep the soil lightly moist in spring and summer, watering when the top 23 cm of soil feels dry. Ensure the pot has good drainage, as spider plants dislike sitting in water. Reduce watering in winter.
Temperature: Prefers 1826C. Avoid cold draughts and temperatures below 10C.
Humidity: Adapts well to normal indoor humidity but appreciates occasional misting during dry periods.
Use a free-draining, all-purpose peat-free compost. Spider plants grow quickly and may become root-bound; repot every 12 years in spring to maintain healthy growth.
Feed every 23 weeks during spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser. No feeding is necessary in winter.
Remove any brown leaf tips or damaged leaves using clean scissors. Cut back runners to control spread, or leave them to trail for a fuller, cascading look. Baby plantlets can easily be rooted in water or soil to create new plants.
A fast-growing and resilient houseplant, Chlorophytum comosum Variegatum typically grows 3045 cm tall with runners that can extend up to a metre.
Brown leaf tips: Caused by tap water (fluoride/salts), low humidity, or over-fertilisation. Use rainwater or filtered water where possible.
Yellowing leaves: Overwatering or poor drainage.
Pests: Rare, but may occasionally attract mealybugs or aphids.
The Variegated Spider Plant has been a household favourite for decades due to its striking good looks and effortless care. Its also one of the best plants for improving indoor air quality, as confirmed by NASAs Clean Air Study. With its cheerful striped leaves and cascading growth, it brings life and freshness to any home or workspace.
Quick Care Summary
Light: Bright, indirect; tolerates medium to low
Water: Lightly moist; allow topsoil to dry slightly
Temperature: 1826C; avoid below 10C
Humidity: Average indoor; mist occasionally
Soil: Free-draining, peat-free compost
Feed: Every 23 weeks in spring/summer
Growth: Fast-growing rosette, 3045 cm; arching green leaves with creamy-white edges; trailing runners with baby plantlets
