Chlorophytum comosum 'Vittatum' · Variegated Spider Plant

The plant's identity is confirmed directly by the legible label in the photo, which reads 'Chlorophyt[um] com[osum] 'Vittatum'', Family Ar[gh]a[l]aceae [Asparagaceae], 'variegated s[p]ider plan[t]'. This matches the visual features perfectly: long, narrow, arching, grass-like leaves with a central white/cream stripe (the 'Vittatum' cultivar has the stripe down the middle, as opposed to 'Variegatum' which has white margins), arising in a dense rosette from a central crown, with a mounding/cascading growth habit typical of a mature spider plant grown in a hanging or elevated pot. Some leaf tips show yellow-brown dieback, consistent with typical minor tip burn from fluoride/salt buildup or low humidity, but this doesn't affect the identification. No flowers or plantlets are visible, but the label combined with the classic linear-lanceolate variegated foliage makes this a certain ID.

Generated 2026-08-13 06:50 by anthropic (claude-sonnet-5).

Light

Bright, indirect light tolerates some shade well; avoid direct hot sun which can bleach or scorch the variegated leaves.

Water

Water when the top inch of soil dries out, roughly once a week; reduce watering in winter. Sensitive to fluoride/chlorine and salt buildup, which can cause brown leaf tips.

Nutrients

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 rootbound and producing plantlets/offsets crowd the pot; spring is the best time.

Soil media

Standard well-draining potting mix works well.

Temp & humidity

65-80F; tolerates average room humidity (40%+) but appreciates slightly higher humidity for lush growth.

Temperature range

🌡️ 65-80F

Humidity range

💦 40%+

Care group

🏷️ Medium Light & Moderate Humidity

Toxicity

Non-toxic to humans and pets, though cats and dogs sometimes chew the grass-like leaves and may vomit from ingesting large amounts.

Pests & diseases

Generally trouble-free; watch for spider mites and mealybugs in dry conditions, and root rot from overwatering. Brown leaf tips often result from fluoridated tap water or dry air rather than pests.

Propagation

Very easy to propagate from the plantlets (spider babies) produced on long stolons; simply pot up a plantlet with aerial roots in soil or root it in water first, then separate from the mother plant.

Generated 2026-08-24 23:00 by anthropic (claude-sonnet-5).