Chlorophytum comosum 'Bonnie'

spider bonnie

Also known as: Curly Spider Plant, Bonnie Spider Plant, Airplane Plant

Spider Plant Bonnie is a compact tropical houseplant known for its curly green and creamy white striped leaves that twist and arch as they grow. Native to southern Africa, this playful Spider Plant develops long stems with small baby plantlets called spiderettes that hang gracefully around the mother plant. It grows best in bright indirect light and warm indoor conditions, making it a beautiful choice for hanging baskets, shelves, tabletops, and bright indoor spaces. Easy to grow and full of movement, Spider Plant Bonnie brings fresh texture and personality to any room.

plant tips

  • water

    Water when the top two inches of soil feel dry — keep soil consistently moist but never soggy.

  • light

    Thrives in bright to medium indirect light. More light keeps the creamy white and green variegation looking vivid.

  • zone

    Houseplant.

  • mature size

    Approx. 24" W × 24" H

care

Place in a warm spot with bright indirect light and keep away from cold drafts and temperatures below 55°F. Water when the top two inches of soil feel dry and feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer at half strength once a month during spring and summer — skip fertilizing in fall and winter. Remove any brown leaf tips with clean scissors to keep the plant looking tidy, and trim unwanted baby plantlets as needed to control spread.

  • living room playful accent

    Place Spider Plant Bonnie on a living room shelf or side table for a cheerful, low-maintenance touch of green and white. Its curly leaves and dangling baby plantlets add a fun, lively feel to any bright living space.

  • shelf and table top charm

    Place Spider Plant Bonnie on a shelf or tabletop and let its curly leaves and trailing spiderettes spill naturally over the edge. A fun, low-maintenance accent that brings personality to any bright indoor corner.