Spider plant (Chlorophytum graminifolium)
Care, watering, light and tips for Spider plant on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Asparagaceae
- Difficulty: Easy to care for
- Watering: every 7 days
- Light: Indirect light
- Temperature: 10–35 °C
About Spider plant
Chlorophytum graminifolium, commonly known as Grass Green Lily, is a clumping herbaceous perennial valued for its narrow, arching foliage that resembles grass. Its leaves are a vibrant green, and it may produce small white flowers on slender stalks. It is ideal for borders, hanging baskets, or as ground cover in partial shade gardens.
Native range
South Africa
Care tips
It prefers bright, indirect light, though it tolerates some shade; avoid intense direct sun which can scorch its leaves. Water regularly, keeping the soil moist but not waterlogged, reducing frequency in winter. Use a well-draining substrate rich in organic matter. A common mistake is overwatering, which can lead to root rot.
How to save a dying Spider plant
- Warning signs
- Pale, yellowing, or brown, soft leaves with dry tips. Slow or no growth.
- First aid
- Check watering (moist soil, not soggy). Move to bright, indirect light. Remove badly damaged leaves.
- What kills it
- Overwatering leading to root rot, or insufficient light. Direct sun also burns them.
- Can it be saved?
- Almost always! They are very resilient. Act quickly at the first signs.