Learn All About Spider Plant (Chlorophytum Comosum) with our Guide
Spider Plant (Chlorophytum) is an easy care houseplant which get its nickname (Spider Plant) from the small baby plants which form after the Spider Plant (Chlorophytum) has flowered. These hang off the mother plant and would then root into the soil below in the Spider Plant’s (Chlorophytum) natural environment. Native to the coastal areas of South Africa, they are a great choice for beginners as they are able to tolerate somewhat infrequent watering and prefer their soil to dry out.
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Light |
Spider Plant (Chlorophytum) prefers bright indirect light and will not tolerate direct sunlight as it will scorch their delicate leaves. |
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Watering |
Water your Spider Plant (Chlorophytum) once a week in the growing season (March-September) letting the soil dry out in between and reduce watering in Winter. |
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Humidity |
Spider Plant (Chlorophytum) can tolerate drier air however misting it 1-2 times a week will boost the humidity and prevent brown tips. |
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Temperature |
Between 13-27c is the preferred temperature for your Spider Plant (Chlorophytum) which is the temperature in most households. |
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Fertilizer |
Feed your Spider Plant (Chlorophytum) twice a month in the growing season (March-September). |
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Toxicity |
Spider Plant (Chlorophytum) are non-toxic and can live alongside pets and young children. |
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Additional Care Information |
If your wish to propagate your Spider Plant (Chlorophytum) plantlets you can do so by cutting them off the mother plant and either placing them directly into soil or into water until roots appear and then transfer to a well-draining soil. |
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Troubleshooting |
Brown leaf tips do not harm the Spider Plant (Chlorophytum) however they can indicate over fertilizing, or high chlorine levels in the water. Feed your Spider Plant (Chlorophytum) less and use rainwater or boiled tapped water that has cooled. Brown leaves can also be a sign of very dry air so you can mist your Spider Plant (Chlorophytum) more frequently to combat this. Yellow leaves indicate underwatering or overwatering. Remove affected leaves, and adjust your watering routine going forward. Variegated spider plants can lose their white stripes and turn solid green when in low light. Should this happen move yours to a brighter area of the home. |
The information above is written by Plantila and should be used as a guide only. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you need any additional advice. If you have purchased a plant at Plantila that's not doing so well please send us a picture via WhatsApp to 028 42 798478 and we will try to help.