Chlorophytum 'Ocean' with ceramic pot (Spider plant) H25 cm | Pot Ø15 cm
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Frequently asked questions
Does the spider plant really purify the air? Yes, it is among the plants studied by NASA for their ability to filter formaldehyde, xylene, and benzene present in indoor air.
Why do the tips of the spider plant leaves turn brown? It is almost always a sign of excess lime in the watering water or air that is too dry; ideally use rainwater or filtered water.
Shipping & packaging
Shipped within 24/48 hours via DPD
- Delivery in 2 to 5 working days
- Eco-friendly packaging: recyclable boxes and biodegradable materials
- Special protection so your plant arrives in perfect condition
- Tracking link sent by email as soon as your parcel ships
- Shipping costs and the free-shipping threshold depend on your country — see our delivery page
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We guarantee that your plants will arrive in perfect condition. If your plant arrives damaged or in poor condition:
- Contact us promptly at hello@verdeia.eu with photos
- We will find the right solution for your situation
- No return needed — we trust you
The guarantee covers: damage in transit, plants severely weakened on arrival, and order preparation errors.
CARE TIPS ON ARRIVAL
To help your plant settle in for the long term:
- Unpack your plant immediately and inspect it
- Let it acclimatize for 24-48h in a bright spot out of direct sunlight
- Check the soil moisture before watering (dry surface = light watering)
- Wait 2-3 weeks before repotting, if needed
- Keep it away from heat sources and drafts
- Gently wipe the leaves to remove dust
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🌿 Deep green ribboned foliage edged with cream • 🌱 Produces trailing offshoots • ☀️ Bright indirect light to partial shade • 💧 Moderate watering • 🐾 Non-toxic • 📏 H25 cm | Pot Ø15 cm
Chlorophytum comosum 'Ocean' — also called Ocean spider plant — displays deep green ribboned foliage edged with a fine cream border, forming a dense, slightly trailing clump. Native to South Africa, it is one of the best-known air-purifying plants, studied by NASA for its ability to filter formaldehyde, xylene, and benzene from indoor air.
Delivered in its brown stone-effect ceramic pot, it is ready to place on a shelf, console, or low furniture where its trailing offshoots can spread. A plant that is safe for cats and dogs, ideal as a gift or a first indoor plant.
Light & location
The Chlorophytum Ocean is one of the most light-tolerant indoor plants. It enjoys bright indirect light that highlights the green-cream contrast of its ribbons but also adapts well to bright partial shade. Prolonged direct sun should be avoided in summer as it fades the foliage and can burn leaf tips.
- Light: bright indirect light to bright partial shade — avoid prolonged direct sun.
- Location: shelf, console, low furniture, hanging, bright bathroom — perfect to showcase trailing offshoots.
- Temperature: 15 to 25 °C — can tolerate 10 °C briefly, protected from cold drafts.
- Soil type: light, well-draining universal potting mix with some sand or perlite added.
The cream variegation becomes more pronounced in bright indirect light; in low light, new leaves tend to revert to solid green — a useful visual cue to adjust placement.
Watering & care
Chlorophytum stores reserves in its fleshy tuberous roots, making it especially tolerant of missed waterings. In spring and summer, water moderately when the soil surface starts to dry. In winter, water sparingly. The offshoots (young plantlets at the end of flower stems) root with surprising ease: just place them on moist substrate or in a glass of water and they will root within days.
- Watering: moderate in spring and summer, as soon as the substrate surface dries — spaced out in autumn and winter.
- Drainage: essential — the included ceramic pot has no hole, so empty excess water after each watering by tilting the container slightly.
- Fertilizer: liquid fertilizer for green plants once a month in spring and summer only.
- Pruning: cut damaged leaves at the base and remove faded flower stems if you do not want to keep the offshoots.
- Repotting: every 2 years in spring into a pot just slightly larger — fleshy roots quickly fill the container.
If leaf tips brown, it is almost always due to excess lime in the water or dry air — prefer rain or filtered water and occasionally increase ambient humidity.
Decor ideas & plant pairings
The upright clump form and trailing offshoots of Chlorophytum Ocean make it a natural candidate for indoor trailing plant arrangements, bringing them a graphic touch with the cream edging of its ribbon-like foliage.
- For a bright trailing trio on a shelf, pair it with a golden pothos with yellow-green heart-shaped leaves and a Peperomia Rotundifolia with small fleshy leaves — three distinct foliage types, three graphic rhythms, same water needs for a cohesive shelf display.
- For an air-purifying duo in bedroom or office, place the Chlorophytum next to a Spathiphyllum Bingo Cupido with dark green leaves and white flowers — two NASA references for air purification, a dialogue between cream ribbons and immaculate spathes.
- For a graphic hanging display, add a Ceropegia woodii string of hearts nearby, above the Chlorophytum — the long heart-shaped vines of Ceropegia complement the trailing offshoots for a very natural leafy curtain effect.
- To highlight the brown stone-effect ceramic pot, place the plant on a wooden saucer or a woven rush mat — natural material warms the mineral finish of the container and enhances the tropical note of the variegated foliage without distracting from it.
Let the offshoots trail over the edge of the furniture: their small plantlets at stem tips create a very decorative cascading effect, and each can be propagated to gift or enrich another arrangement.
Verdeia tips
- Use offshoots to multiply the plant: each flower stem produces small plantlets with their own roots — cut them and plant directly in soil or water to get a new plant in a few weeks, perfect for gifting.
- Watch the ceramic pot drainage: this holeless ceramic container is very decorative but requires special care — gently tilt it after each watering to drain excess water collected at the bottom, or place a layer of clay pebbles at the bottom before repotting.
- Prefer rain or filtered water: Chlorophytum is sensitive to lime and chlorine which brown leaf tips — letting tap water rest for 24 hours before watering is enough to preserve the beauty of the variegated foliage.
Technical specifications
- Botanical name: Chlorophytum comosum 'Ocean'
- Common name: Spider plant, variegated spider plant
- Origin: South Africa
- Dimensions at delivery: H25 cm | Pot Ø15 cm (brown stone-effect ceramic pot included)
- Adult height: 30 to 40 cm with trailing offshoots up to 60 cm
- Light: bright indirect light to bright partial shade
- Watering: moderate, allowing surface to dry between waterings
- Soil type: light, well-draining universal potting mix
- Growth: fast, upright clump then trailing
- Foliage: evergreen, deep green edged with fine cream border
- Care: very easy
- Pet toxicity: non-toxic 🐾
- Decor style: Tropical / Graphic / Office
Each plant is unique: photos show an example of its appearance. The width of the cream border and foliage density naturally vary depending on the light received.
Your plant, delivered with care
Every plant is hand-packed in a box specially designed for plants — secured, protected, ready to travel. It arrives in perfect condition, roots intact and foliage preserved, ready to take its place in your home.
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FAQ – Everything to know before adopting your Verdeia plant
How are my plants prepared before shipping?
All our plants are selected from our European partner nurseries. Before shipping, they are watered, cleaned, and protected with breathable, secure packaging. Each package is designed to ensure your plant arrives in perfect health, without any transport-related stress.
Will the plant look exactly like the photo?
The photos accurately represent the variety and the stated size. Since each plant is unique, slight differences in shape, foliage, or color may occur — and that’s part of their charm.
What are the delivery times and conditions?
Orders ship within 48 working hours, with tracked delivery in 2 to 5 working days via DPD. Shipping costs and the free-shipping threshold depend on your country — see our delivery page. You receive a tracking link as soon as your parcel leaves.
What should I do when my plant arrives?
Open your package as soon as you receive it and carefully remove the plant from its packaging. Let it acclimate for 24 hours in its new environment before watering. If it has been slightly stressed during transport, it will recover its shape after one or two days in the light.
What should I do if my plant arrives damaged?
Contact us within 48 hours with a photo of the issue. Our team will assess the situation and offer you the best solution: replacement, partial refund, or recovery advice.
Can I return a plant?
Since plants are living beings, standard returns are not possible. However, we guarantee good health upon delivery: if the plant arrives damaged, it will be replaced free of charge. For any other cases (order error, decorative pot, accessory), returns are possible within 14 days.