'Bonnie' curly spider plant guide
Chlorophytum comosum 'Bonnie', also called curly spider plant, Bonnie spider plant
Published 2026-11-08
Quick care
- Light
- Bright indirect
- Water
- When the top 2 to 3 cm (1 in) of soil is dry
- Humidity
- Average room air is fine
- Temperature
- 15 to 27°C (60 to 80°F). Keep above 7°C (45°F).
- Soil
- Any well-draining houseplant mix
- Feeding
- Balanced liquid fertilizer, monthly in spring and summer
- Pets
- Non-toxic to cats and dogs
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Mature size
- 20 to 30 cm (8 to 12 in) tall, with trailing runners
- Propagation
- Root the babies in water or soil
- Where to buy
- Common
This page covers what makes 'Bonnie' curly spider plant different. For light, water, soil, pests, and the rest, read the spider plant care guide.
What it is
‘Bonnie’ is a curly spider plant. Its leaves have a white center stripe like ‘Vittatum’, but they curl, twist, and loop around the pot like ribbon. It stays shorter and more compact than a regular spider plant.
How to tell it apart
| Plant | Leaves | The tell |
|---|---|---|
| ‘Bonnie’ | Curly, white center stripe | Leaves loop and twist |
| ‘Vittatum’ spider plant | Straight, arching, white center stripe | Leaves arch but do not curl |
| ‘Ocean’ spider plant | Straight, white edges, compact | White on the edges, not the center |
Care differences
Light keeps the curl. In bright indirect light, the leaves twist tight. In low light, they relax and grow straighter. Move it closer to a window to bring the curl back on new leaves.
Otherwise, care is the same as any spider plant.
Grow it from a baby
‘Bonnie’ makes babies on runners. The babies come out curly too. Snip one off and root it in water or moist soil. Roots form in one to two weeks.
Buying it
‘Bonnie’ is common at garden centers and big box stores. Look for tight curls on most leaves. A plant with straight leaves has spent time in low light, but it will curl again with more light.