{"product_id":"picturatum-spider-plant-chlorophytum-comosum-picturatum","title":"Picturatum Spider Plant - Chlorophytum comosum 'Picturatum'","description":"\u003cp\u003ePicturatum Spider Plant (\u003cem\u003eChlorophytum comosum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Picturatum') grows as an arching clump 30 to 40cm high and about 60cm wide, each green leaf marked with a creamy-yellow stripe down the centre. That makes it the reverse of the white-edged forms, and a little warmer in tone. Long stems carry small white flowers and plantlets, and the plant is non-toxic to cats and dogs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA warm central stripe.\u003c\/strong\u003e Green margins with a creamy-yellow centre give a softer look than the cooler white-edged spider plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrailing plantlets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Long stems carry small white flowers and then baby plants, which hang around the pot like a mobile.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForgiving nature.\u003c\/strong\u003e It tolerates missed waterings, average light and air conditioning without complaint.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNon-toxic to pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Safe for cats and dogs, although cats are fond of chewing the leaf tips.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuick to fill out.\u003c\/strong\u003e Spider plants grow fast in warm weather, so a small plant makes a full pot within a season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHanging baskets.\u003c\/strong\u003e A basket near a bright window shows the striped leaves from below and gives the plantlets room to trail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShelves and plant stands.\u003c\/strong\u003e The arching habit softens the hard edges of shelving and sits well beside upright foliage plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShaded garden beds.\u003c\/strong\u003e Outdoors in frost-free areas it brightens the ground beneath trees, spreading gently as plantlets take root.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Picturatum Spider Plant in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight and position.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright, indirect light suits it best: near a window but out of hot direct sun, which scorches the leaves. It copes with lower light, growing more slowly and making fewer plantlets. Good light keeps the yellow stripe strong, and deep shade can dull it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePotting mix.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a free-draining premium potting mix. The thick, fleshy roots store water and fill a pot quickly, so move the plant up a pot size when roots push out of the drainage holes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water when the top few centimetres of mix feel dry, and ease back in winter. Feed with a liquid fertiliser at half strength every few weeks through the warm months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeaf tips and tidying.\u003c\/strong\u003e Brown tips usually trace back to fluoride in tap water, dry air or mix left dry too long. Rainwater or filtered water helps, and brown ends can be snipped off with clean scissors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Picturatum Spider Plant in 140mm pots in packs of 10, enough to fill a row of baskets or plant a shaded bed. Unpack on arrival, water well and keep the plants in bright shade while they settle. Any leaf creased in transit can be cut off at the base. Not every size is held by our growers all year, which means a size can show as on backorder from time to time. We confirm any backorder order with you before anything ships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eBrowse more indoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pet-friendly-indoor-plants\"\u003ePet friendly indoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/spider-plant-easy-houseplant-tips\"\u003eSpider plant care: easy houseplant tips\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-keep-your-indoor-plants-alive\"\u003eHow to keep your indoor plants alive\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich stripe does Picturatum have?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stripe runs down the centre of the leaf in creamy yellow, with green on both edges. White-edged forms have the pattern the other way around.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy has my plant stopped making babies?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlantlets form on mature plants in good light. A young plant, a dim position or a pot that is far too large will all delay them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I repot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually every year or two. When the fleshy roots lift the plant in its pot or push out of the drainage holes, move it up one size.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":68095695618367,"sku":"CHL-COM-PICTUR-140MM-P10","price":188.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/picturatum-spider-plant-chlorophytum-comosum-picturatum.jpg?v=1794669197","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/picturatum-spider-plant-chlorophytum-comosum-picturatum","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}