Variegated Spider Plant Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Variegated Spider Plant or Chlorophytum comosum 'Variegatum' is a species of plant in the Asparagaceae family originating from Africa. This monocotyledonous plant is suitable as an ornamental plant. However, it should be noted that this plant is unsuitable if fed with tap water containing fluoride, as this will cause the tips of the leaves to turn yellow or look burnt.
Common Name |
Variegated Spider Plant
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Plant Type
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Houseplants
Perennials
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Chlorophytum comosum 'Variegatum'
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Genus
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Chlorophytum
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Family
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Asparagaceae
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Order
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Asparagales
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Class
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Monocotyledons
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Variegated Spider Plant Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Variegated Spider Plant.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Variegated Spider Plant needs water once every
9 days in 0.8
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Variegated Spider Plant needs about 0.2 L per 9 days. |
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Variegated Spider Plant Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Variegated Spider Plant to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 4 hours
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Temperature |
65°F
to 75°F
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Humidity Preference |
High
The ideal humidity range for your Variegated Spider Plant to thrive is between 40% and 80%. |
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Variegated Spider Plant Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Variegated Spider Plant. |
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Suitability in pots |
5L
Variegated Spider Plant plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 5L. |
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Soil type |
chalk
clay
loam
sand
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Soil Drainage
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Well-Drainage
Moist but well-drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
alkaline
neutral
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Variegated Spider Plant Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Variegated Spider Plant plant. |
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Maximum Height |
24 Inches or
1 meters
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Spread |
4 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Green
White
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Characteristics |
Plant of Merit
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Variegated Spider Plant toxic to pets? |
No
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Garden Style |
Mediterranean Garden
Patio And Containers
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Variegated Spider Plant Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Variegated Spider Plant, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
seed
root division
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Flowering season |
spring
summer
autumn
winter
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Variegated Spider Plant Native Region |
Find out where the Variegated Spider Plant plant originated. |
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Country |
Central African Republic (the)
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