Chlorophytum comosum 'Variegatum' · Variegated spider plant

The plant has a clear identification label visible in the photo reading 'Family: Asparagaceae, Chlorophytum comosum 'Variegatum', variegated spider plant.' This matches the visual characteristics shown: long, arching, grass-like leaves with white/cream margins and green centers, growing in a dense rosette from a central crown, a classic growth habit for spider plants. The label provides definitive confirmation, and the morphology (linear recurving foliage, longitudinal variegation, clumping habit) is fully consistent with this well-known houseplant species.

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Light

Bright, indirect light does best; tolerates lower light but variegation may fade, and direct hot sun can scorch the leaf tips.

Water

Keep soil evenly moist but not soggy, watering when the top inch of soil dries out; reduce frequency in winter to avoid root rot.

Nutrients

Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half-strength monthly during spring and summer; skip fertilizing in fall and winter.

Repotting

Repot every 1-2 years or when roots and plantlets crowd the pot; spring is the ideal time, and root division can be done then too.

Soil media

Standard well-draining potting mix with some added perlite for aeration.

Temp & humidity

Prefers 65-80F and average household humidity (40%+); very adaptable but avoid cold drafts below 50F.

Temperature range

🌡️ 65-80F

Humidity range

💦 40%+

Care group

🏷️ Medium Light & Moderate Humidity

Toxicity

Non-toxic to humans; considered non-toxic or only mildly irritating to cats and dogs (though cats sometimes vomit after chewing leaves due to mild compounds), so safe near public foot traffic.

Pests & diseases

Generally trouble-free; watch for spider mites and mealybugs in dry air, and root rot if overwatered or left in poorly draining soil. Brown leaf tips are common from fluoridated tap water or over-fertilizing rather than pests.

Propagation

Not recorded

Generated 2026-08-15 05:30 by anthropic (claude-sonnet-5).