Baby Plants - Chlorophytum Variegatum

Better known as a Spider Plant, Chlorophytum Variegatum is incredibly easy to grow and care for. It frequently appears on lists of (almost) un-killable plants and is particularly well suited to new plant parents. Spider Plants look great placed on shelves or in hanging baskets, where the long leaves can elegantly flow.

Spider Plants are characterised by their long, narrow variegated leaves in bright green and creamy white. When mature, they sprout stems that produce ‘spider babies’. These can be left alone or cut off, rooted and potted to create new plants. If you’re lucky, you might even see small white flowers briefly appear on the stems in summer.

Chlorophytum Variegatum is a fast growing plant but it doesn’t mind being root bound in its pot, so you can leave it up to 2 years before moving into a larger container. Spider Plants like to be in bright indirect sunlight but will tolerate a shady spot. However, you’ll find foliage colour much more vibrant when the plant receives lots of light.

Growing your Spider Plant from its baby stage and watching it mature over time, from a tiny leafy stem to a healthy, fully grown plant is a delight to witness.

It’s not unusual to give your plant a name… so don’t hesitate to choose one that you think suits the plant! Try naming your plant with the first name or word that you think of when you look at it - that’s how we ended up with an orchid named Clover and spider plant called Joseph.