Chlorophytum comosum Bichetii

Variegated Spider Plant

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Popular houseplant with long, archante, variegated leaves featuring white stripes. Known for air purification and producing plantlets called spiderettes.
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Plant Details

Common Name Variegated Spider Plant
Family Asparagaceae
Genus Chlorophytum
Species Comosum
Variety Bichetii
Origin South Africa
Blooming Small white star-shaped flowers in spring, rarely indoors
Leaf Color Green with white stripes
Sunlight Half-shade
Category Indoor plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining potting mix with peat and perlite

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Watering

Keep soil lightly moist during growing season, allow top inch to dry between waterings, reduce in winter

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Sunlight & Care

Bright indirect light; direct sun may scorch leaves, low light causes fading of variegation

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Fertilization

Apply balanced liquid fertilizer monthly from April to September

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Pruning

Remove brown leaf tips and spent flower stalks; propagate plantlets

Pest Control Aphid Mealybug Spider Mite

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 3 months
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
50° – 81°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
35% – 75%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
600 – 8000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
200 – 1500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
40% – 80%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1200
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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Common Problems

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