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Chlorophytum comosum 'Variegatum' — Variegated Spider Plant
A classic, easy-to-grow variegated spider plant with long, arching leaves — ideal for hanging baskets and elevated displays.
- height Height
- 6 cm
- swap_horiz Pot Size
- 6 cm
- volunteer_activism Care
- Easy
- wb_sunny Light Needs
- Bright indirect light
- water_drop Watering Needs
- Medium
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Plant care at a glance
- Botanical name
- Chlorophytum comosum 'Variegatum'
- Common name
- Variegated Spider Plant, Spider Plant, Spider Ivy, Ribbon Plant, and Airplane Plant
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Light
- Bright indirect light
- Water
- Medium
- Growth habit
- Trailing and clumping
Chlorophytum comosum 'Variegatum' is the classic variegated spider plant — a clump-forming, strap-leaved houseplant known for its long, arching foliage and producing small plantlets on trailing stolons.
Its most distinctive feature is the green leaves edged with creamy-white margins. That bold variegation and the plant's cascading habit make it an excellent choice for hanging baskets, shelves or raised displays where the arching leaves and spiderettes can be shown to best effect.
This cultivar is forgiving and easy to grow — suitable for beginners — but does best in bright, indirect light where the variegation is strongest. Key care differences to note: water when the top few centimetres of potting mix dry out and avoid waterlogging; growth typically slows in cooler months so reduce watering and feeding in winter; and it readily produces plantlets that can be potted on or divided to make new plants.
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Size: Baby - P6 H6
Plant questions, answered
How do I propagate this plant?
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Propagate easily from the small plantlets (spiderettes) produced on long stolons or by dividing the clump. Plantlets can be rooted while still attached or removed once they have small roots and potted on.
How often should I water and do I need to change care in winter?
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Water when the top few centimetres of potting mix feel dry; keep the soil lightly moist during active growth but never waterlog the pot. Growth typically slows in cooler months, so reduce watering and feeding in winter.
What light does the Variegatum prefer and where should I place it?
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Bright, indirect light is ideal — variegation is stronger and growth healthier in brighter, indirect conditions. It tolerates medium to lower indoor light but avoid prolonged harsh direct sun that can scorch the leaves. Hanging baskets, shelves and plant stands showcase its cascading habit.
Why are the leaf tips turning brown and how can I fix them?
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Brown tips are commonly caused by low humidity, inconsistent watering or buildup of minerals/salts from tap water. Try slightly higher humidity, consistent watering (allow the topsoil to dry between waterings), and occasional flushing or repotting if mineral buildup is suspected.
Plant care guide
Light
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Water
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Soil and repotting
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Humidity and temperature
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Common concerns
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Brown leaf tips from dry air, inconsistent watering or mineral/salts build-up; root problems if the plant is allowed to sit in water or the potting mix is poorly drained.