Spider plant (Chlorophytum crassinerve)
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 crassinerve, commonly known as Nervous Green Lily, is a herbaceous perennial plant belonging to the Asparagaceae family, related to the popular spider plant. It is distinguished by its long, narrow, bright green leaves with a very prominent central vein that gives it a ribbed appearance and a unique visual appeal. It is ideal for hanging baskets or as a tabletop plant, adding a touch of freshness and elegance to any indoor space.
Native range
Tropical and subtropical Africa
Care tips
It prefers bright indirect light, avoiding direct sun that can scorch its delicate leaves. Keep the substrate slightly moist, watering when the top layer of soil feels dry to the touch, but avoid waterlogging as it is susceptible to root rot. Use a well-draining substrate rich in organic matter. A common mistake is insufficient ambient humidity, which can lead to brown leaf tips; consider misting its leaves occasionally.
How to save a dying Spider plant
- Warning signs
- Brown, dry tips, pale or yellowing leaves, stunted growth. It's very resilient.
- First aid
- Check watering (moist, not soggy soil), move to bright indirect light, and increase humidity.
- What kills it
- Overwatering (root rot), lack of light (weakens it), or chlorinated water (burnt tips).
- Can it be saved?
- Almost always! Prune damaged parts and adjust care. It recovers quickly.