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Variegated Spider Plant

Chlorophytum Comosum 'Variegatum'

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Overview

The Variegated Spider Plant, Chlorophytum comosum 'Variegatum', is an attractive, low-maintenance perennial. It features arching leaves, up to 16 inches long, adorned with white stripes. This hardy plant thrives in partial shade and well-drained soil. With a mature spread of 12 to 18 inches, it's ideal for containers or as ground cover. Air-purifying qualities make it a healthful addition to any landscape design. Zone 9-11 tolerant.

Sun Deep Shade, Half, ShadeWater High, MediumZones 10–11Type Perennial

Variegated Spider Plant (Chlorophytum Comosum 'Variegatum') — With a mature spread of 12 to 18 inches, it's ideal for containers or as ground cover

Culture

Sun: Deep Shade, Half, Shade
Water: High, Medium
USDA zones: 10–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type: Perennial
Family: Asparagaceae

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Variegated Spider Plant (Chlorophytum Comosum 'Variegatum') — arching leaves that are a striking blend of creamy white and green stripes, image 26

Variegated Spider Plant (Chlorophytum Comosum 'Variegatum') — It features arching leaves, up to 16 inches long, adorned with white stripes; but it, image 36

Variegated Spider Plant (Chlorophytum Comosum 'Variegatum') — The Variegated Spider Plant, Chlorophytum comosum 'Variegatum', is an attractive, image 18

Variegated Spider Plant (Chlorophytum Comosum 'Variegatum') — This hardy plant thrives in partial shade and well-drained soil; the Variegated Spider Plant

Variegated Spider Plant (Chlorophytum Comosum 'Variegatum') — scientifically known as Chlorophytum comosum 'Variegatum'; air-purifying qualities make it a

Variegated Spider Plant (Chlorophytum Comosum 'Variegatum') — the Spider Plant is known for its air-purifying qualities

Variegated Spider Plant (Chlorophytum Comosum 'Variegatum') — Air-purifying qualities make it a healthful addition to any landscape design; it's particularly

Variegated Spider Plant (Chlorophytum Comosum 'Variegatum') — The Variegated Spider Plant, Chlorophytum comosum 'Variegatum', is an attractive, low-maintenance

Variegated Spider Plant (Chlorophytum Comosum 'Variegatum') — thriving in both indoor and outdoor settings; it features arching leaves, up to 16, image 42

Variegated Spider Plant (Chlorophytum Comosum 'Variegatum') — making it as functional as it is beautiful

Variegated Spider Plant (Chlorophytum Comosum 'Variegatum') — and shelter from harsh afternoon rays is beneficial to maintain leaf vibrancy; the Spider Plant

Variegated Spider Plant (Chlorophytum Comosum 'Variegatum') — this plant introduces a light; or as a ground cover in shaded areas to add texture, image 44

Variegated Spider Plant (Chlorophytum Comosum 'Variegatum') — perennial for deep shade or half or shade; making it as functional as it is beautiful

Variegated Spider Plant (Chlorophytum Comosum 'Variegatum') — thriving in both indoor and outdoor settings; it features arching leaves, up to 16 inches long

Variegated Spider Plant (Chlorophytum Comosum 'Variegatum') — arching leaves that are a striking blend of creamy white and green stripes

Variegated Spider Plant (Chlorophytum Comosum 'Variegatum') — is a remarkably resilient and visually appealing perennial that is a superb addition, image 24

Variegated Spider Plant (Chlorophytum Comosum 'Variegatum') — scientifically known as Chlorophytum comosum 'Variegatum'; air-purifying qualities, image 40

Variegated Spider Plant (Chlorophytum Comosum 'Variegatum') — it's particularly effective in hanging baskets or elevated planters where its foliage, image 32

Variegated Spider Plant (Chlorophytum Comosum 'Variegatum') — With a mature spread of 12 to 18 inches, it's ideal for containers or as ground cover; thriving

Variegated Spider Plant (Chlorophytum Comosum 'Variegatum') — but it performs optimally when provided with bright indirect sunlight; scientifically known as

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