Chlorophytum comosum 'Irish'
Overview
Uses: Houseplant, hanging baskets, patio containers, interior décor, tropical gardens in warm climates.
Benefits: Compact, broad variegated foliage with reverse striping, easy-care growth habit, adaptable to indoor conditions, produces arching stems with small white flowers and plantlets.
USDA Hardiness Zones: 9–11 (grown as a houseplant in colder climates)
Sun: Bright Indirect Light to Partial Shade
Life Cycle: Tender Perennial
Growth Habit: Clumping, Trailing — arching stems produce cascading plantlets.
Bloom Color: White
Foliage Color: Green and Cream Variegated
Mature Height: 12–18"
Mature Width: 12–18"
Bloom Season: Intermittent indoors; spring to summer outdoors
Growth Rate: Moderate
Summary
A dependable, easy-care houseplant with bold reverse variegation and graceful cascading growth.
Chlorophytum comosum 'Irish' is a compact spider plant cultivar known for its broader foliage and distinctive variegation pattern. Arching leaves form a dense clump, while mature plants send out long stems that produce small white flowers followed by dangling plantlets.
Its adaptability to a range of indoor light conditions makes it a reliable choice for shelves, hanging baskets, and bright rooms. In warm climates, it can also be grown outdoors as a tropical accent plant.
Care
Chlorophytum comosum 'Irish' Care
Provide bright indirect light for best growth and coloration. It tolerates partial shade but should be protected from intense direct sun, which can scorch foliage.
Plant in well-drained potting soil. Allow the top inch of soil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce watering frequency during winter months.
Fertilize from spring through early fall using a balanced slow release fertilizer applied at light strength.
This plant performs well in average indoor temperatures between 60–85°F. Avoid prolonged exposure below 50°F.
Container Growing: Spider plants are commonly grown in containers and hanging baskets. Ensure adequate drainage and avoid overwatering. Container-grown plants may require more frequent watering than those grown outdoors in tropical climates. Plants hardy in the ground may require winter protection when grown in containers in colder zones.
Size
What Size is the Chlorophytum comosum 'Irish' for Sale Online?
Plants ship in a greenhouse-grade grow pot and are well-rooted, actively growing specimens. Size at shipment reflects the current stage of development. Please contact us with any specific sizing questions.
How Large Does Chlorophytum comosum 'Irish' Grow?
Mature plants typically reach 12–18 inches tall and wide. Trailing stems bearing plantlets may extend beyond the main clump, especially in hanging containers.
Additional Information
What are some common names for this plant?
- Spider Plant
- Spider Ivy
- Ribbon Plant
- Hen and Chickens (houseplant form)
Is Chlorophytum comosum 'Irish' suitable for hanging baskets?
Yes. Its naturally arching foliage and trailing stems make it well suited for hanging baskets, where plantlets can cascade freely.
Can it be grown outdoors?
In Zones 9–11, it may be grown outdoors as part of tropical plantings. In colder climates, it is best grown indoors or moved outside seasonally as one of many adaptable indoor plants.
