Princess Mabel, Spider Plant Seed

Princess Mabel Spider Plant Seed

Fiery orange leaf stalks illuminate deep green foliage
Upright tropical form makes a striking houseplant accent
Adapts readily to both dry and humid interiors
Easy-care foliage brings year-round color indoors

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Key Attributes

Botanical Name

Chlorophytum orchidastrum

Sun

Partial

Packet

25 Seeds

Zones 10–11 Check your growing zone

About Princess Mabel, Spider Plant Seed, Spider Plant Seed

Princess Mabel is a stunning, Chlorophytum (Spider) plant, with an vigorous upright, habit. Has colorful leaves that have striking bright orange petioles that illuminate the centre of the plant, creating a spectacular contrast with its deep green pointy leaves. Princess Mabel easily adapts to varying dry or humid climate conditions. Chlorophytum is well-known for being an easy-care houseplant with air-purifying qualities. Also known as Manderin plant, Siera Leone lily or Spider plant.

Growing details

Planting

Sow Depth

1/4"

Days to Germination

14–28 days

Germination Type

P - Sow Under Cover

Plant profile

Life Cycle

Tender Perennial

Hardiness Zone

Zones 10-11

Plant Height

18 inches

Growth Habits

Clumping, Trailing

Seed & variety

Seeds Per Ounce

20,250

Seed Type

Open Pollinated

Before Planting

Prepare for Spider Plant by selecting a warm location with bright, indirect light and protection from cold drafts and harsh midday sun. Use a clean, well-drained potting mix suited to spider plant and a container with unobstructed drainage holes. Sanitize containers, inspect planting material for pests or rot, and pre-moisten the mix before planting.

Planting

Start spider plant indoors in a clean, free-draining medium, generally maintaining 70–80°F unless the species prefers cooler conditions. Keep the medium evenly moist but never saturated, and expect slow or irregular germination from woody or tropical seed. Provide bright filtered light after emergence. Pot seedlings individually once sturdy, disturbing the roots as little as possible.

Watering

Water spider plant when the upper 1–2 inches of potting mix feel dry. Soak thoroughly, allow excess water to drain, and reduce frequency during slower winter growth.

Fertilizer

Feed spider plant monthly during active spring and summer growth with diluted balanced houseplant fertilizer. Reduce or stop in winter, and periodically flush containers to prevent salt buildup.

Tips

Rotate spider plant regularly for balanced growth and wipe dust from broad leaves. Protect it from heating vents, cold drafts, and sudden light changes that can cause leaf drop.

Pests & Diseases

Spider plants can suffer bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis, and Pythium or Rhizoctonia root rot. Keep water out of the crown, allow containers to drain, and remove spotted leaves with clean scissors. Propagate only spotless plantlets; discard plants with widespread soft rot or severely blackened roots.

Inspect spider plant for spider mites, mealybugs, scale, thrips, whiteflies, and fungus gnats. Isolate affected plants, wipe accessible pests away, and repeat labeled soap or oil treatments as needed.