Chlorophytum comosum Vittatum is the classic retro Spider Plant. Leaves are slender, bright green, with a broad, creamy-white stripe down the centre. Small white starry flowers form in loose sprays attached by short stems that also bear small plantlets (baby spiders).
Chlorophytum comosum Vittatum – Vittatum Spider Plant Care & Info Guide
Horty Hints
Bad hair day! Watering from the soil level and not from above will prevent water getting trapped and those curls falling off or rotting.
Ten in a bed! When the mother plant sends out shoots with plantlets, place a saucer of water or bowl underneath, to trigger root growth. When roots have formed it can be planted.
Brown tips may occur. These can be trimmed away if preferred, but avoid cutting into the green part of the foliage as this will only create more brown further up the leaf.
Light
Chlorophytum require bright, indirect light. While it will tolerate some shade; this will slow its growth-rate and it may lose its stripes. Avoid direct sunlight.
Watering
Keep your Spider Plant well-watered, aiming for lightly moist soil throughout the growing season. Less water is needed in the winter.
Temperature
Thrives in normal room temperatures (above 16°C). Spider Plants are reasonably hardy and should survive temperatures above 8°C in winter if the soil is kept fairly dry.
Humidity
Spider Plants can tolerate drier air, but prefer rooms with higher humidity. Brown tips may indicate your plant is too dry. Consider giving it an occasional misting.
Feed
Feed with a weak solution every few weeks during the growing season. Do not feed during the winter.
Height & Growth Rate
Chlorophytum Vittatum is fast growing, and usually reaches an ultimate height of around 60cm.
Toxicity
Chlorophytum are non-toxic plants, therefore safe around small children and pets.
Air Purifying
This plant filters airborne toxins and is part of our clean air plant collection.
Origin
Chlorophytum Vittatum is native to tropical and southern regions of Africa.



























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