Spider Plant 'Bonnie'

Curly, cascading foliage with a playful little twist.

The Spider Plant ‘Bonnie’, botanically known as Chlorophytum comosum ‘Bonnie’, is a curly take on one of the easiest houseplants around. Its green-and-cream striped leaves twist and curl into soft, looping shapes, giving this variety a fuller, more whimsical look than a traditional Spider Plant.

As it matures, Bonnie may send out long arching stems topped with tiny white flowers and adorable baby plantlets — creating that signature cascading Spider Plant look.

Compact, beginner-friendly, and pet-friendly, this Curly Spider Plant is perfect for shelves, hanging planters, bedrooms, offices, and smaller spaces that could use a little more movement.

Why You’ll Love It

• Unique curly foliage
  Green-and-cream striped leaves twist and curl instead of growing completely straight, giving Bonnie its distinctive playful shape.
• Produces adorable baby plants
  Mature Spider Plants often send out long stems covered in little plantlets that can be left to cascade or propagated into new plants.
• Beginner-friendly care
  Spider Plants are adaptable, forgiving, and a great choice if you want beautiful greenery without a complicated routine.
• Perfect for hanging planters
  Curly foliage and cascading plantlets look especially beautiful spilling from hanging baskets, shelves, and elevated plant stands.
• Pet-friendly
  Spider Plants are considered non-toxic to cats and dogs.

Best For

Bedrooms • Home offices • Shelving • Hanging planters • Small spaces • Apartments • Pet-friendly homes • Beginner plant parents

Care at a Glance

Light: Medium to bright, indirect light; tolerates lower indirect light
Water: Allow the top inch or two of soil to dry before watering thoroughly
Humidity: Average household humidity is usually sufficient
Difficulty: Very beginner-friendly
Pet Friendly: Yes

Styling Tip

Let Spider Plant Bonnie show off those curls.

Place it in a hanging planter, on a bookshelf, floating shelf, or tall plant stand where the foliage and baby plantlets have room to spill naturally over the edge.

Its green-and-cream coloring works beautifully with terracotta, white ceramic, woven baskets, stone, and warm neutral planters.

For a layered plant display, pair it with broader-leaved plants or deeper green foliage. The contrast makes Bonnie’s narrow, curly leaves feel even more textured and intentional.

Good to Know

Spider Plant Bonnie prefers soil that dries slightly between waterings. Allow the upper portion of the soil to dry before watering again, then water thoroughly and let any excess moisture drain away.

While it can tolerate lower-light conditions, medium to bright indirect light will encourage fuller growth, stronger variegation, and more baby plantlets.

Spider Plants can sometimes develop brown leaf tips, especially when exposed to very dry air or mineral-heavy tap water. If this happens frequently, switching to filtered or distilled water may help.

Those baby plants aren’t just cute, either. Once they develop small roots, they can be propagated into their own pots — which is one reason Spider Plants have been passed between friends and families for generations.

If you’re searching for a pet-friendly curly houseplant that’s easy to care for, Spider Plant Bonnie brings soft movement, cascading growth, and a whole lot of personality to shelves, hanging planters, and small indoor spaces.