chlorophytum comosum
'bonnie'

Care level

Easy

Variegation

Striped pattern

This spider plant features uniquely curled, reflexed and twisted leaves with dark green and white variegation, unlike other varieties that have flat foliage. It grows in a distinctively rounded and compact habit, forming a more dense cluster of its bi-colored leaves.

Care & maintenance

Light

Bright indirect light

Bright light, usually located near windows but doesn't receive direct rays for more than an hour during the day.

Temperature

Wide range (50°F - 84.2°F)

Fertilization frequency

Low

Once per season.

Humidity & watering

Moderate

Keep the soil slightly moist.

An ambiant humidity between 40 and 60% is recommended.

Soil

Choose a General purpose mix: A versatile blend with excellent water retention and aeration. Provides balanced nutrition and suitable drainage for a wide variety of houseplants.

If you want to create your own substrate, you can make a mixture of the following soils:

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Pot

Standard size

Standard size

Prefer a pot with a classic width/depth ratio.

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Features

Size & growth

Medium

Trailing

Moderate growth

This plant grows at a moderate rate. It can reach 1 to 3 feet in height or spread.

It spreads horizontally, often along the ground.

Toxicity

Toxicity table by species
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Reproduction & propagation

Fruits & flowers

Flowering & self-pollinating

The chlorophytum bonnie can produce flowers and therefore fruits.
This plant is capable of self-pollination, it does not need another individual to fertilize itself and therefore produce fruits.

Propagation methods

Origin & references

Created from a mutation.

Patents and rights

This plant was discovered in 1998 as a natural mutation of 'Variegatum' by a plant breeder in Voorschoten, The Netherlands. It was found growing among a group of parent plants in a controlled environment and selected for its unique characteristics.
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