Exposure & location

The Chlorophytum likes bright indirect light but also tolerates partial shade. It grows quickly in a well-lit space without direct sunlight.

• Ideal: near an east- or west-facing window.
• Avoid: direct sunlight, which can burn its thin leaves.
• Perfect location: shelf, furniture, hanging, or bright windowsill.

Verdeia tip: the more abundant the light, the sharper and more contrasted its white stripes become.

Watering & care

• Watering: regular but moderate — the soil should remain slightly moist without excess.
• Frequency: about once a week, more in summer if the air is dry.
• Humidity: tolerates indoor air well but appreciates gentle misting from time to time.
• Care: remove dry leaves and cut stolons if you want to limit its spread.
• Level: very easy — perfect for beginners and bright interiors.

If the tips brown, slightly increase ambient humidity or use non-calcareous water.

Decor ideas & plant pairings

The Chlorophytum is a flexible and bright plant, perfect for softening a contemporary interior or greening a shelf. Its drooping foliage creates a natural and airy movement.

• Visual look: drooping and graphic effect, ideal hanging or on a high piece of furniture.
• To pair with: Pothos, Syngonium, or Maranta for a contrast of textures.
• Ideal planter cover: hanging pot or colorful planter cover to highlight its green-white stripes.
• Where to place it: in the kitchen, living room, or bright bathroom.

Its drooping silhouette brings a bohemian and lively touch, perfect for modern interiors.

Verdeia Tips

• Repotting : every 2 years, in spring, in a slightly larger pot.
• Substrate : well-draining universal potting soil with a base of clay pebbles.
• Propagation : very easy — take an offshoot with roots and replant it in a small moist pot.
• Dull leaves : sign of lack of light — move it closer to a sheer-curtained window.

It is one of the most purifying indoor plants: it helps to cleanse the air while bringing vitality and lightness.

Characteristics

• Botanical name : Chlorophytum comosum ‘Variegatum’
• Common name : Variegated spider plant
• Origin : South Africa
• Pot size : Ø12 to 14 cm
• Approximate height : 25 to 35 cm
• Growth : fast
• Ideal exposure : bright indirect light to partial shade
• Watering : moderate
• Care : easy
• Toxicity : non-toxic to animals
• Decorative style : Urban jungle / Bohemian / Retro-chic

Each plant is unique: the photos show an example of its appearance. The density, shape, and shades of its foliage naturally change according to the light and throughout the seasons.