Photo of Chlorophytum comosum 'Bonnie' foliage by Karl Gercens III

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Chlorophytum comosum 'Bonnie'

Also Known As

  • Bonnie Spider Plant

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 12"-18"
  • W: 24"

planting zones

  • 10a-11

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Chlorophytum comosum 'Bonnie' plant details

Chlorophytum comosum 'Bonnie' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green, variegated and white foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with bright shade - shade and regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Chlorophytum comosum 'Bonnie'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen green, variegated and white
Mature size: 24 IN wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, houseplant, tropical-looking, unique

GROWING CONDITIONS for Chlorophytum comosum 'Bonnie'

USDA Zones: 10a - 11
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

'Bonnie' is a solid green form of Spider Plant with curled in leaves. Clumping, grass-like structure but will send up inflorescens that produces flowers and new plantlets.
'Bonnie' is a form of Variegated Spider Plant, with more tightly curled foliage. It grows in the same manner, sending out arching stems tipped with baby spiders. We recommend sing this easy and prolific foliage accent in shady window boxes and planters.

Gardening facts about Chlorophytum comosum 'Bonnie' plant

How to Grow Chlorophytum comosum 'Bonnie'

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • adaptable
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • white
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • grassy

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Zones

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Size

Height: 18"-24"

Width: 24"-30"

  • mostly sun - shade
  • regular
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Plant Type

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Zones

9a-11

Size

Height: 6"

Width: 12"

  • mostly sun - shade
  • even moisture
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Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

8a-11

Size

Height: 3'

Width: 5'

  • mostly sun - shade
  • even moisture - regular
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aka Anthericum undulatum, St. Bernard's Lily

Plant Type

Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

Zones

5a-9b

Size

Height: 24"

Width: 12"

  • sun - mostly sun
  • regular
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Plant Type

Grass / Grass Like

Zones

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Size

Height: 2'

Width: 1'

  • sun - shade
  • regular
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