Look No Further Than The Curly Spider Plant For A Unique, Low Maintenance Houseplant

For many houseplant enthusiasts, one of the first plants purchased might have been the common spider plant (Chlorophytum comosum). This easygoing plant is well-known for being low-maintenance and ideal for beginners and more seasoned gardeners alike. It demands very little attention, except for watering, and will often produce offspring while your back is turned. But if your passion for spider plants has waned just a little, there are actually different spider plant varieties you might want to take a look at, including a unique cultivar known as 'Bonnie.' It's the same easy-care plant as the original species, except that it has leaves that curl inward to look like you've given them the curling ribbon treatment.

What's even more interesting is that even the babies it produces have the same curly leaves. This means once you've scored one of these beauties, you can propagate as many as you want, either to keep or to give away to family and friends. Or you could just turn your quirky spider plant into a big and beautiful statement piece. 

The curly spider plant is available with those same bold, variegated leaves that you're probably familiar with, but it has a bit more of a compact growth habit. Ideally, you'll want to put this unique plant in a hanging basket so you can admire those curly leaves or place it in a large pot that sits on top of a pedestal.

While this lovely plant is certainly low-maintenance and you probably already know how to grow and care for a spider plant, it seems that if you want your 'Bonnie' to retain its curly leaves, you really don't want to provide it with too much love. In fact, letting the top 1 to 2 inches of soil dry before adding more water will keep that curly look going. And always let the excess drain away instead of leaving water to sit in a saucer. It can also be helpful to mist your plant regularly, especially if your home has low humidity.

Avoid repotting your 'Bonnie' spider plant too often. This particular cultivar seems to like being a little root-bound, so only move it to a larger pot once you can see that there's nowhere else for the roots to go.

Finally, you want to give your curly spider plant plenty of light to maintain those tight curls. Unlike regular spider plants that can tolerate low light, if 'Bonnie' doesn't receive enough light, the leaves will start to straighten out. So place your plant near an east-facing window if possible, and the leaves will stay curly. Just make sure the plant doesn't get direct sunlight, which could end up scorching the leaves.