Spider Plants

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Traditional look with a bit of a twist.
Despite the creepy-crawly name, the spider plant is among the most popular hanging or trailing houseplants. Very easy to propagate from the little plantlets that shoot out, spider plants are quite possibly the perfect houseplants. Bright, indirect light and evenly moist soil are ideal.

Care Requirements

LIGHT

Give your spider plant bright, indirect light to maintain the variegation on the leaves. Keep the plant out of direct sunlight because it can scorch leaves. 

WATERING

Keep soil evenly moist. If your tap water contains fluoride, use distilled or rainwater to prevent brown leaf tips on your plant.

SOIL

Spider plants love any good-quality peat-moss based potting mix. Make sure the soil is well-draining to avoid root rot. 
We suggest Fertilome Ultimate Potting Mix

FERTILIZER

Feed Spider plants every 2 weeks spring through summer with a liquid fertilizer diluted by half.
We suggest Schultz Plant Food Plus

TEMPERATURE

Spider plants like average warmth between 60-75°. Make sure the temperature never gets below 45° around your spider plant. 

HUMIDITY

Avoid too much hot air as this will affect the leaves. Spraying a water mist in the summer and within a warm, artificially heated room will help.

IS IT PET FRIENDLY?​

Like most houseplants, spider plants are mildly toxic if eaten. They may cause some discomfort and vomiting when eaten. Keep away from animals and children.

Spider Plant Varieties

Spider plants are those types of plants that everyone loves and enjoys in their homes. Despite the creepy-crawly name, the spider plant is among the most popular hanging or trailing houseplants. Very easy to propagate from the little plantlets that shoot out, they are quite possibly the perfect houseplants. Come check out the selection of spider plants at City Floral Garden Center. 

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Variegated Spider Plant

Chlorophytum Comosum ‘Vittatum’

The Variegated spider plant or Chlorophytum Comosum ‘Vittatum’ has green edges and a cream center. It grows well as a houseplant and is known as an easy plant for beginners and plant experts alike.

Hawaiian Spider Plant

Chlorophytum Comosum 'Hawaiian'

The Hawaiian spider plant is an interesting variety that has variegation on its new leaves; as the leaves age, the variegation fades — giving this houseplant a multi-color look. It grows just as beautifully in traditional containers on mantles, in windowsills, on tabletops, and hanging baskets.

Variegated Bonnie Spider Plant

Chlorophytum Comosum 'Bonnie Variegated'

Variegated Bonnie spider plant has curled green leaves striped with creamy white. It grows just as beautifully in traditional containers on mantles, in windowsills, on tabletops, and hanging baskets.

Spider plant sitting on a white entry table cabinet in a white ceramic pot

Zebra Grass Spider Plant

Chlorophytum laxum 'Zebra Grass'

Zebra grass spider plant has green leaves edged in white. It grows just as beautifully in traditional containers on mantles, in windowsills, on tabletops, and hanging baskets.

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Care Requirements

LIGHT

Hydrangeas do well in partially shaded areas like under a large tree or on the side of a house. They like to receive sun in the morning, and the partial shade is in the heat of the afternoon. In Colorado, too much full sun will cause them to get sunburned.

SOIL

Hydrangea shrubs need to have well-draining soils that is rich in organic matter. Most Colorado soils will benefit from the addition of peat moss and compost that helps retain moisture. The pH determines the colors of the blooms. Acidic soil will give you blue flowers, and alkaline soil gives you pink flowers.  

FERTILIZER

If hydrangea shrubs are given too much high-nitrogen fertilizer, they may grow full and lush, but there will be fewer flowers. If the soil is rich, fertilizer is not needed. Otherwise, a light application in March or April may be warranted.

WATERING

Make sure to water your hydrangea shrubs regularly. Those big blooms require a lot of water to stay lush and full. About one inch of water throughout the week is ideal. If they receive more sun give them at least two inches during the hotter summer days.

Our Advice

  • Allium flowers need full sun for the best blooms. 
  • Plant allium bulbs when temperature is consistently in the low 60’s or lower. 
  • Allium bulbs and flowers enjoy having soil that is well-draining and has organic matter. Amend the soil with top soil, compost and organic material. 
  • Fertilize when planting the allium bulbs with either Espoma Organic Bulb-tone or Hi Yield Dutch Bulb Food. Applying fertilizer at least 3″ below bulb will make sure the roots get the most from the fertilizer. 
  • Plant allium bulbs 4 – 6 inches deep with the old roots facing the ground and the pointed end facing up. 
  • Water the planted area immediately after planting but no additional watering in fall or spring is necessary. 
  • Apply a 2 – 3 inch layer of  mulch to the planing area in mid to late fall. 

Endless Summer Hydrangea Varieties

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TWIST AND SHOUT

SUMMER CRUSH

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Oakleaf Hydrangea Varieties

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