Spider plant (Chlorophytum sparsiflorum)
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 sparsiflorum, known as kielirönsylilja, is a perennial herbaceous plant from the Asparagaceae family, related to the popular spider plant. It is distinguished by its wider, lanceolate, deep green leaves that grow in dense rosettes, and by the production of stolons with small plantlets at their ends. This plant is ideal for hanging baskets where its 'spiderettes' can cascade, or as a tabletop plant to add a touch of lush greenery.
Native range
South Africa
Care tips
It prefers bright, indirect light; direct sunlight can scorch its leaves. Keep the substrate consistently moist, watering when the top layer of soil feels dry to the touch, and avoid waterlogging to prevent root rot. Use a well-draining, organic-rich potting mix. A common mistake is insufficient ambient humidity, which can cause brown leaf tips, so it benefits from occasional misting or a humidifier.
How to save a dying Spider plant
- Warning signs
- Pale, soft, or yellowing leaves; brown, dry tips.
- First aid
- Check watering, ensure good drainage. Prune damaged leaves.
- What kills it
- Overwatering (root rot) or lack of light. Sensitive to water fluoride.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes! They are very resilient. Identify the cause and act fast.