'Ocean' spider plant guide
Chlorophytum comosum 'Ocean', also called Ocean spider plant, compact 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 and wide
- Propagation
- Root the babies in water or soil
- Where to buy
- Plant shops
This page covers what makes 'Ocean' spider plant different. For light, water, soil, pests, and the rest, read the spider plant care guide.
What it is
‘Ocean’ is a compact spider plant. Its leaves are short and stiff, with green centers and creamy white edges. It grows into a neat, upright clump and makes fewer runners than other spider plants. It suits a desk or a small shelf better than a hanging pot.
How to tell it apart
| Plant | Leaves | The tell |
|---|---|---|
| ‘Ocean’ | Short, stiff, white edges | Compact and upright, few runners |
| ‘Variegatum’ spider plant | Longer, arching, white edges | Bigger plant with long runners |
| ‘Bonnie’ spider plant | Curly, white center stripe | Curled leaves and a center stripe |
Care differences
It grows slower and stays smaller, so it needs repotting less often. Every two years is enough for most plants.
It makes fewer babies. If you want more plants, divide the clump instead.
Grow it by division
Ease the plant out of its pot and pull the clump apart into pieces, each with leaves and roots. Pot each piece on its own. Any babies it does make root in water or moist soil in one to two weeks.
Buying it
‘Ocean’ shows up at plant shops and some garden centers. It is easy to confuse with ‘Variegatum’ when both are young. Check the label, and look for a short, tidy clump.