Christa

Chlorophytum ‘Ocean’

Chlorophytum; Spider plant; Variegated Spider plant; Airplane plant

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• Christa likes...

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    Christa likes Most light conditions

    Christa’s a pretty easygoing gal who’ll put up with any light conditions, except harsh direct sunlight.

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    Christa likes Light watering

    Christa’s very tolerant of forgetful waterers. Let her dry out between drinks and don’t let her sit in water.

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    Christa likes Feeding

    She appreciates a feed once a month in spring and summer. Dilute it by half as she likes her drinks weak.

• Quick facts

  Quick facts

  Botanical name

  Chlorophytum comosum ‘Ocean’

  Nickname

  Chlorophytum; Spider plant; Variegated Spider plant; Airplane plant

  Plant type

  Evergreen perennial, Indoor

  Plant height (including pot)

  10-20cm

  Pet/baby safe

  Yes

  Nursery pot size

  5.5cm

• About Spider plants

  For more care advice about Chris, check out our complete guide to spider plant care.

  A classic of the houseplant world, the Spider plant has been grown indoors for decades because it’s incredibly easy to take care of. In the wild, it’s most commonly found in tropical parts of Africa and Australia. 

  A wild version might grow as tall as 60cm, with flowering stems that can be up to 75cm long. Indoors, it’s a compact plant that will live cheerfully in living rooms, bathrooms, bedrooms, kitchens - anywhere. It’s equally happy hanging as in a pot. 

  Christa is like a mini version of Chris, except it’s been bred to be even more compact, with a bushy habit made up of wide leaves with creamy-white leaf margins. This makes it perfect for desktops, shelves, windowsills and even for planting in terrariums. 

  Water it lightly and give it bright, indirect light for best results (it will be fine in lower light too, but growth will be weaker). You can also give it a growth boost by feeding it with liquid fertiliser once per month in spring and summer.

  This is one spider nobody need be afraid of.

  Did you know?

  There are over 200 species of Spider plant, some of which reach heights over a metre.