How to Care for Chlorophytum comosum 'Bonnie' (Spider Plant)

Korean name: 클로로피텀 보니

This plant has long, arching leaves and is widely used as an air-purifying houseplant. It propagates easily with small plantlets that grow at the end of the stems, making it easy to grow. It thrives indoors in moderate light and humidity.

Key facts

• Category: Air-purifying plant
• Family: Asparagaceae
• Difficulty: Easy
• Where to keep: indoors
• Native to: South Africa
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Pets: Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.
• Air purifying: Helps clean indoor air.
• Traits: air-purifying, pet-safe, beginner-friendly, easy propagation
• Also known as: Chlorophytum comosum, Spider Plant, Airplane Plant, Spider Ivy

Care Guide

• Light: Tolerates bright indirect light to partial shade; avoid direct sunlight.
• Watering: Water thoroughly when the soil almost dries out.
• Soil: Use well-draining potting soil.
• Humidity: Average indoor humidity is sufficient.
• Temperature: 18~27°C
• Fertilizer: Feed with liquid fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Common questions

How often should you water Chlorophytum comosum 'Bonnie'?

Water thoroughly when the soil almost dries out. Roughly every 7 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Chlorophytum comosum 'Bonnie'?

It likes Tolerates bright indirect light to partial shade; avoid direct sunlight.. You can grow it indoors. Use Use well-draining potting soil..

Is Chlorophytum comosum 'Bonnie' safe around pets?

Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.

Is Chlorophytum comosum 'Bonnie' good for beginners?

Difficulty: Easy. It is forgiving enough for a first plant. Keep it around 18~27°C. Humidity: Average indoor humidity is sufficient.. Fertilise Feed with liquid fertilizer once a month during the growing season..