Spider plant (Chlorophytum comosum)
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 comosum, commonly known as Spider Plant, is a very popular houseplant, cherished for its arching foliage and small, dangling plantlets. It features long, slender leaves, often with a creamy central stripe or margins, growing in rosettes. It's ideal for hanging baskets or decorating shelves, where its 'spiderettes' can cascade freely, creating a waterfall effect.
Native range
South Africa
Care tips
It prefers bright, indirect light; direct sunlight can scorch its leaves. Keep the soil lightly moist, watering when the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch, and reduce frequency in winter. Use a well-draining, organic-rich potting mix. A common mistake is overwatering, which can lead to root rot; ensure the pot has good drainage.
How to save a dying Spider plant
- Warning signs
- Brown/dry tips, pale/yellow leaves, limpness, no new growth.
- First aid
- Check soil moisture. Prune damaged leaves. Place in bright indirect light, away from drafts.
- What kills it
- Overwatering (root rot) or prolonged extreme dryness (dry tips, stress).
- Can it be saved?
- Yes! They are very resilient. Act quickly: adjust watering, light, and prune affected parts.