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Common Name: Spider plant
Genus: Chlorophytum
Species: comosum
Cultivar: 'Variegatum'
Skill Level: Beginner
Exposure: Full sun
Hardiness: Half Hardy
Soil type: Well-drained/light, Acidic, Chalky/alkaline
Height: 20cm
Spread: 30cm
Time to divide plants: March to August

Spider plants are one of the easiest houseplants to grow. They are grown for their colourful foliage and look good in containers or hanging baskets, either in the house or conservatory. Grow in loam-based potting compost, in bright, but not direct, sunlight. 'Variegatum' has long, linear, green leaves with white margins.

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