🌿 Chlorophytum ‘Spider Plant’ (Chlorophytum comosum)

The Spider Plant is a classic, resilient houseplant celebrated for its arching green leaves striped with white or cream and its charming spider-like offshoots (plantlets). Hardy and adaptable, it brightens shelves, hanging baskets, and tabletops while being remarkably easy to care for — a favorite for beginners and plant enthusiasts alike.

🔆 Light Requirements

• Ideal Light: Bright, indirect light encourages vibrant foliage and healthy growth.

• Tolerates: Moderate light; can survive in lower light, though leaf colors may be less pronounced.

• Avoid: Direct sunlight, which can scorch leaves, and deep shade, which slows growth.

💧 Watering Guidelines

• When to Water: Keep the soil lightly moist but never soggy. Allow the top inch to dry between waterings.

• Frequency: About once a week, adjusting for season and indoor conditions.

• Important: Overwatering can lead to root rot; under-watering may cause leaf tips to brown.

🌾 Soil & Potting

• Soil: Well-draining, fertile potting mix with peat or coco coir and perlite.

• Pot: Any standard container with drainage holes works well; hanging pots are ideal for trailing growth.

🌱 Fertilization

• Feed: Every 4–6 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertilizer.

• Avoid: Heavy feeding in fall and winter when growth naturally slows.

✂️ Pruning & Maintenance

• Prune: Remove yellowing or damaged leaves to maintain a tidy appearance.

• Repotting: Every 1–2 years, or when the plant outgrows its pot, refreshing soil during repotting.

🪴 Humidity & Temperature

• Humidity: Thrives in average indoor humidity but appreciates occasional misting in very dry environments.

• Temperature: Prefers 18–27°C (65–80°F). Keep away from drafts and cold below 10°C (50°F).

✅ Why Choose the Spider Plant?
🌿 Charming Foliage: Graceful arching leaves with striking variegation.
✨ Low Maintenance: Very tolerant of varying light and watering conditions.
🏡 Air-Purifying: Known to help clean indoor air naturally.
🌱 Beginner-Friendly: Easy to grow and propagate via plantlets.