{"product_id":"chlorophytum-comosum-bonnie","title":"Chlorophytum comosum 'Bonnie' (Curly spider plant)","description":"\u003csection id=\"chlorophytum-bonnie\" class=\"product-content verdeia-product\"\u003e\n\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e🌀 Curly spiral leaves • 🌿 Cream variegation along the edges • 🌤️ Indirect light • 💧 Moderate watering • 🐾 Non-toxic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChlorophytum comosum 'Bonnie'\u003c\/strong\u003e stands out with leaves that curl into loops and spirals instead of trailing straight down, each edged with a fine cream border. A species native to the \u003cstrong\u003ewooded areas of South Africa\u003c\/strong\u003e, it joins the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/petites-plantes-d-interieur\"\u003eeasiest small indoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e in the catalogue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eIts difference from the classic Chlorophytum lies entirely in its curly growth: the clump remains compact and tousled, whereas Variegatum produces long, straight, trailing leaves. The runners bearing young plantlets arch in the same way, giving the entire plant an airy appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"varietes-chlorophytum\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich Chlorophytum should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe genus comes in two very different growth forms, detailed in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/chlorophytum-plante-araignee-guide-complet-des-varietes-et-conseils-dentretien\"\u003ecomplete Chlorophytum guide\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChlorophytum comosum 'Bonnie'\u003c\/strong\u003e (this plant) — leaves curled into spirals, with a compact, tousled clump. The most original version.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/chlorophytum-comosum-variegatum-plante-araignee-panachee\"\u003eChlorophytum comosum 'Variegatum'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — long, straight, trailing leaves with cream stripes (3 sizes). The classic version, ideal for hanging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"exposition-emplacement\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLight exposure \u0026amp; location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChlorophytum tolerates a wide range of light conditions, which explains its reputation as an almost indestructible plant. However, the cream variegation fades in shade, while direct sun burns the tips of the curled leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight exposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e bright indirect light to partial shade — east- or west-facing window, or south-facing glass door with a sheer curtain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e shelf, desk, kitchen, bathroom, child’s bedroom — the plant adapts anywhere.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 to 26 °C — minimum 10 °C; tolerates cool rooms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e universal potting soil for green plants, with good drainage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe leaves only curl properly in sufficient light: a plant placed in too much shade produces noticeably straighter leaves, which lose the cultivar’s character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"arrosage-entretien\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fleshy roots of Chlorophytum store water, allowing it to withstand a missed watering without harm and be \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-vacances-absence-arrosage\"\u003eleft alone while you are away\u003c\/a\u003e. A \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/comprendre-substrats-terreau-billes-argile-perlite\"\u003eslightly free-draining substrate\u003c\/a\u003e, however, prevents these same roots from rotting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate — let the surface of the substrate dry to a depth of 2 cm, approximately once a week in spring and summer, and every two weeks in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e preferably limescale-free — tap water fluoride causes brown tips on the leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrainage:\u003c\/strong\u003e use a pot with drainage holes and empty the saucer after each watering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e no special requirements; it is comfortable in ambient air.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e liquid fertilizer for green plants, diluted by half, once a month from April to September only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRepotting:\u003c\/strong\u003e every spring during the first two years — the roots quickly fill a pot of this diameter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eRoots that lift the root ball and deform the pot are normal for this species: it simply signals that it is time to repot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"associations-deco\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDecor ideas \u0026amp; plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts curly clump takes up little space but creates volume, making it ideal for shelves and windowsills where the curls stand out against the background. Its relaxed look pairs particularly well with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-style-boheme-guide\"\u003ebohemian-style interiors\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a duo of textures,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/chlorophytum-comosum-variegatum-plante-araignee-panachee\"\u003eChlorophytum 'Variegatum'\u003c\/a\u003e with long, straight leaves — the same species, with two contrasting forms side by side.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a non-toxic shelf,\u003c\/strong\u003e place a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/callisia-repens-plante-tortue\"\u003eCallisia repens\u003c\/a\u003e with small, round, trailing leaves beside it — two pet-safe plants, one tousled and the other trailing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo extend the delicate look,\u003c\/strong\u003e add a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/pogonatherum-paniceum-monica-bambou-interieur\"\u003ePogonatherum 'Monica'\u003c\/a\u003e with upright stems — the grass's vertical form gives structure to the trio.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo make the curls stand out,\u003c\/strong\u003e slip the pot into a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/pot-mayk-lead-d20\"\u003eMayk Lead anthracite Ø20 cm decorative pot\u003c\/a\u003e with a brushed metal finish — the dark background clearly highlights the pattern of the leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a softer look,\u003c\/strong\u003e the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/pot-gabriel-rond-blanc-ceramique-14cm\"\u003ematte white Gabriel decorative pot Ø14 cm\u003c\/a\u003e with a honeycomb texture holds the Ø12 cm growing pot and enhances the cream edging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003ePlaced up high, the plant lets its runners laden with young plantlets trail down: this is when its curly form is most visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"tips\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePropagate it with its plantlets:\u003c\/strong\u003e the offshoots that appear at the ends of the runners take root in one to two weeks, simply placed in a glass of water or pinned into a nearby pot. This is the fastest way to obtain new plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSwitch to limescale-free water:\u003c\/strong\u003e fluoride and chlorine in tap water build up at the tips of the leaves and cause clearly visible brown tips on curly foliage. Water left to stand for 24 hours is enough to prevent this.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut brown tips at an angle:\u003c\/strong\u003e rather than removing the entire leaf, an angled cut that follows the natural shape of the blade goes unnoticed and preserves the clump's density.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"caracteristiques\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eChlorophytum comosum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Bonnie'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Curly spider plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Asparagaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e forested areas of South Africa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions on delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e H20 cm | Pot Ø12 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult height:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 30 cm, with runners trailing down 40 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight exposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e bright indirect light to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate, allowing the surface of the substrate to dry between waterings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e preferably limescale-free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e no particular requirements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e slightly well-draining all-purpose potting soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/strong\u003e fast, compact clump producing runners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e evergreen, light green leaves curled into spirals with a cream edging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e very easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 🐾 non-toxic to animals and children\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bohemian \/ Urban jungle \/ Minimalist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach plant is unique: the number of leaves, the intensity of the curl, and the width of the cream edging naturally vary depending on the growing light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"H20 cm | Pot Ø12 cm","offer_id":57278097064201,"sku":"54836","price":26.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"H35 cm | Pot Ø17 cm","offer_id":57299873005833,"sku":"18819","price":38.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/thumbnail_2000_74af0d0f-dd33-4b26-9c41-9f89de98558f.jpg?v=1787749878","url":"https:\/\/verdeia.eu\/en\/products\/planta-de-interior-chlorophytum-comosum-bonnie-planta-cinta-rizada-apta-para-mascotas-verde-1-planta-maceta-12cm-altura-20cm","provider":"Verdeia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}