Chlorophytum comosum 'Hen en Kuiken'

Botanical Name

Chlorophytum comosum 'Hen en Kuiken'

Common Names

• Spider Plant
• Hen and Chicks
• Hen en Kuiken
• Ribbon Plant
• Airplane Plant

Product Description

Bring fresh greenery and effortless elegance to your home or garden with Chlorophytum comosum 'Hen en Kuiken', commonly known as the Spider Plant. This hardy evergreen perennial is loved for its graceful arching foliage and its ability to produce numerous baby plantlets, giving it the distinctive "Hen and Chicks" appearance.

Easy to grow and exceptionally low maintenance, this versatile plant is perfect for hanging baskets, decorative pots, shelves, patios, and shaded garden beds. It is also widely recognised as an excellent air-purifying plant, making it a popular choice for homes, offices, and indoor spaces.

Features & Benefits

• Attractive arching green foliage.
• Produces numerous baby plantlets on cascading stems.
• Easy to grow and low maintenance.
• Excellent air-purifying plant for indoor environments.
• Ideal for hanging baskets, containers, and groundcover in shaded areas.
• Drought tolerant once established.
• Suitable for indoor and outdoor use.

Applications

Perfect for:

• Hanging baskets
• Decorative pots and planters
• Indoor décor
• Homes and offices
• Patios and courtyards
• Shaded garden beds
• Groundcover in sheltered areas
• Commercial landscaping

Specifications

• Plant Name: Spider Plant 'Hen en Kuiken'
• Botanical Name: Chlorophytum comosum 'Hen en Kuiken'
• Plant Type: Evergreen perennial
• Growth Habit: Clump-forming with cascading plantlets
• Mature Height: 20–40 cm
• Mature Spread: 30–60 cm
• Growth Rate: Moderate to fast
• Sun Requirements: Bright, indirect light to partial shade
• Water Requirements: Moderate; allow the soil to dry slightly between watering
• Foliage: Arching green leaves
• Flower Colour: Small white flowers
• Flowering Season: Spring to summer
• Suitable for: Indoor and outdoor use