Different Types of Spider Plant You Can Consider in Your Indoor Garden

There is something for everyone and every place when it comes to bringing a natural lush of green in the home, from little pot plants like jade, lily, snake plants, and pothos to showy, large houseplants like croton and monstera.

However, we can assure you that spider plants are perfect for you if all you want is something visually beautiful to grow within your house and you don't want to do much exploring. Spider plants are the ideal complement to any house since they are low maintenance and aesthetically pleasing.

Chlorophytum comosum is the name of the Spider Plant's species. The genus Chlorophytum and the plant family Asparagaceae both contain this species. However, it is also known as Hen and Chickens, Spider Plant, Ribbon Plant, and Spider Ivy.

The spider plant is a perennial blooming plant that is evergreen right now. Its slender leaves frequently have vertical stripes of white hue and vivid green colour.

The leaves of the plant spread out in all directions, giving it a wild and unusual appearance. White blooms and tiny baby plants that are excellent candidates for propagation can come from leaves.

Spider Plant Varieties for Growing Indoors

Bonnie Spider Plant

The Bonnie form of the curly spider plant has long, thin leaves that develop in waves. Although it is native to southern Africa, this plant is frequently used as a substitute for the familiar variegated Spider Plant in many parts of the world.

The leaves on this Bonnie plant are pure green and a little broader than those of other types. This Spider Plant could be more difficult to locate than the variegated varieties, similar to other Spider Plants.

Variegated Bonnie Spider Plant

The curly variant of the variegated bonnie spider plant has variegated leaves. Its tall, thin leaves have cream stripes in the middle and green stripes on the edge.

Though this species is native to South Africa, it is well-known all over the world. Its crinkly surface gives a dramatic focal point in enclosed areas.

Zebra Grass

Long yellow-cream leaves with a central green stripe are characteristic of the zebra grass plant. The foliage of this plant has a grass-like feel and will probably stay shorter than that of other spider plant kinds.

Tropical regions of Africa are the original home of zebra grass. It's a strong competitor for propagation since it makes plenty of young plants at the ends of its stems.

Variegated Spider Plant 

The Chlorophytum comosum "Vittatum" variation and the Variegated Spider Plant are related. The leaves are just reversed, which is the sole distinction.

A cream stripe runs along the middle of "Vittatum," but "Variegatum" has cream edges with a green center. This plant is grown as a houseplant all over the world and is native to southern Africa.

Ocean Spider Plant

The small Ocean Spider Plant has delicate, cream-white borders on its green leaves. Long runners that cascade from the plant's center bear white blooms that resemble stars and sprout new plants. The leaves of this plant appear gorgeous when they are let flourish and spread out over the pot in a hanging basket.

Fire Flash Spider Plant

The Chlorophytum orchidastrum Green Orange is another name for the Fire Flash Spider Plant. This plant is an uncommon kind that stands out from other spider plants in terms of appearance. Broad, dark green leaves grow from its vivid orange stalks.

This type is indigenous to southern and western Africa's tropical and subtropical regions. It provides year-round vibrant foliage and summertime little white blooms.

Bichetii Grass

The Bichetii Grass resembles the Chlorophytum comosum 'Variegatum' in appearance. It features green, arching leaves with cream-colored exterior borders. The plant has white blooms similar to some Spider Plant kinds, and its leaves have a soft, grass-like feel.

Bichetii Grass differs from most spider plants in that it does not generate young plants. If you want the Spider Plant appearance without the offshoots, this species is the best option.

Hawaiian Spider Plant

Golden Glow is another name for the Hawaiian spider plant. This intriguing plant is tiny and compact, with glossy green foliage that has rich champagne undertones.