Spider Plant
Botanical Name: Chlorophytum comosum
Light:
Spider plants are very undemanding and will grow in all light conditions, but will thrive in bright, indirect lighting. However, too much direct light causes leaves to look faded.
Water Requirement:
Average water needs: thoroughly water until water comes out of the bottom, and allow to dry out between waterings. Like many houseplants, they generally require more in the spring and summer - less in the fall and inter months.
Fertilizer:
Three to four times a year with an all-purpose liquid houseplant food during the growing season.Skip the fertilizer in the fall + winter.
Growth Habit:
About 12-18’ tall, with stems and spiderettes reaching nearly the same length.
Noteworthy Characteristics:
Easily one of the most recognized houseplants and an essential for hanging plant collections!
According to a NASA clean air study, spider plants can filter formaldehyde, xylene, and toluene from the air. They’re non-toxic to pets, although if your pet eats a large amount because of their similar appearance to grass, they may get am upset belly!
Pro Tips:
Water with fluoride-free water to avoid browning of the leaves.
Allowing the babies, or spiderettes, to grow increases the amount of water and fertilizer you’ll need to keep the plant nice and healthy.
Spider plants are one of the easiest houseplants to propagate: simply cut off the spiderettes and put in fresh potting mix. Keep well watered until have developed roots. The mature plants can be divided during repotting. The babies make great last minute gifts!
