Curly Spider Plant Bonnie

'Bonnie' is pretty flexible and handles a range of lighting. It does best in medium to bright indirect light, which keeps the stripes crisp and helps the leaves curl nicely.

It can handle lower light too, though the leaves might grow a bit straighter and curl less. Keep it out of harsh, direct afternoon sun, that can bleach or scorch the leaves.

This plant is very drought-tolerant, thanks to its thick roots that store water. Let the soil dry out completely before watering again. When you do water, soak it thoroughly until it drains from the bottom, then empty the tray.

Distilled, filtered, or rainwater is a good idea here, spider plants are sensitive to the fluoride and chlorine in tap water, which can cause brown tips.

This plant is easygoing with regular household humidity, no extra effort needed. It does well in typical home temperatures, between 65°F and 80°F.

Keep it away from extreme cold drafts, and anything below 50°F.

Use any standard, well-draining potting soil. This plant barely needs feeding, a balanced fertilizer diluted to half strength, just once per season during active growth, is plenty. Overfeeding can cause salt buildup and burnt tips.

This plant is super easy to propagate. Just snip off the little curly "spiderettes" that hang from the runners. Root them in a cup of water or press them straight into damp soil.

They root fast, making them great plants to share with friends.

This plant grows fast and its thick roots can sometimes crack plastic nursery pots if it gets too big for its container. Repot every 1 to 2 years in spring, moving up just one pot size, with good drainage.

This plant is completely pet safe and non-toxic for cats and dogs. That said, spider plants have mild compounds similar to catnip, so cats might be extra drawn to chewing on the curly leaves.

It's non-toxic either way, but keeping it in a hanging basket helps protect the plant's look if your cat gets too curious.

The parent species is native to tropical and southern Africa, but this specific 'Bonnie' cultivar was selectively bred for its uniquely curly leaves.

In addition to its stunning look, the Spider Plant was famously highlighted in NASA's Clean Air Study for its exceptional ability to filter common household toxins like formaldehyde and xylene from indoor air.