Chlorophytum comosum ‘Bonnie’
Overview
Uses: Houseplant, hanging baskets, patio containers, low-maintenance indoor décor.
Benefits: Compact spider plant with distinctive curly foliage and trailing plantlets. Easy to grow, adaptable, and well suited for bright indoor spaces.
USDA Hardiness Zones: 9–11 (grown as a houseplant in all zones)
Sun: Bright Indirect Light to Partial Shade
Life Cycle: Tender Perennial
Growth Habit: Clumping, Trailing — arching leaves with dangling plantlets.
Bloom Color: White
Foliage Color: Green
Mature Height: 8–12 inches
Mature Width: 8–12 inches (longer with trailing plantlets)
Bloom Season: Intermittent throughout the growing season
Growth Rate: Moderate
Summary
Playful curls and cascading plantlets give ‘Bonnie’ a lively presence in bright indoor spaces.
This compact cultivar of spider plant is known for its tightly curled, arching foliage that forms a tidy clump before producing trailing stems lined with small white flowers and baby plantlets. The dangling “spiderettes” create movement and texture, making it especially attractive in hanging baskets or elevated planters.
Adaptable and forgiving, ‘Bonnie’ thrives in bright, indirect light and tolerates occasional missed waterings once established. Its manageable size makes it ideal for desks, shelves, and small-space living.
Care
Spider Plant ‘Bonnie’ Care
Place in bright, indirect light for best growth. Partial shade is tolerated, but avoid prolonged exposure to strong direct sun, which may scorch leaves.
Plant in well-drained potting soil rich in organic matter. Water when the top inch of soil begins to dry, keeping soil slightly moist during active growth and reducing watering in winter.
Apply a
slow release fertilizer
at half strength during the growing season to encourage steady growth.
Prefers temperatures between 60–85°F. Avoid prolonged exposure to temperatures below 50°F.
Container Growing: Spider plants perform best in containers with drainage holes. They often prefer to be slightly rootbound. Plants hardy in the ground may require winter protection when grown in containers in colder zones.
Size
What Size is the Spider Plant ‘Bonnie’ for Sale Online?
Plants ship in a greenhouse-grade grow pot and are established for continued indoor growth. Each plant is appropriately sized for its container at the time of shipping. If you have specific sizing questions, please
contact us.
How Large Does Spider Plant ‘Bonnie’ Grow?
This compact cultivar typically reaches 8–12 inches tall and wide. Trailing stems with plantlets may extend beyond the main clump over time.
Additional Information
What are some common names for this plant?
- Spider Plant
- Spider Ivy
- Ribbon Plant
- Hen and Chickens
Can Spider Plant ‘Bonnie’ be grown outdoors?
It may be grown outdoors year-round in USDA Zones 9–11. In cooler climates, it is commonly grown as a
houseplant
or moved indoors before temperatures drop.
Is this plant suitable for hanging baskets?
Yes. Its trailing plantlets and arching foliage make it especially well suited for
hanging baskets
and elevated planters.
How does ‘Bonnie’ differ from standard spider plants?
Unlike the straight leaves of traditional spider plants, ‘Bonnie’ features tightly curled foliage and a more compact growth habit, giving it a distinctive appearance.
