Houseplants
Spider Plant: The Houseplant That Generates Cascading Babies
Chlorophytum comosum
Spider Plant care: super easy houseplant that generates cascading baby plants. Non-toxic, perfect in hanging pots or pet-friendly homes.
Characteristics
Scientific nameChlorophytum comosum
Height30-60 cm
Sunlightmezz'ombra
Watermedia
Soildrenante leggero
Toxicitynon tossica
Growthrapida
Temperature15-25 °C
FloweringMay, Jun, Jul, Aug
IrrigationWater every 7-10 days keeping the soil barely moist: spider plant hates standing water.
The Spider Plant is one of the easiest and most prolific houseplants. From its white-striped green leaves it produces long stolons with small hanging baby plants, perfect to detach and replant. Non-toxic, ideal in hanging pots or shelves with pets.
Flowering season
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Practical tips
Watering
Water needs: media — always check soil moisture before watering.
Position
Prefers mezz'ombra: provide the right light and rotate the plant for even growth.
Substrate
Recommended soil: drenante leggero. Refresh the substrate every 1-2 years.
Leaves
Dust the leaves with a damp cloth to support photosynthesis.
Feeding
Feed during the growing season (spring-summer) and stop in winter.
FAQ
How do you propagate Spider Plant?
Detach the hanging baby plants with small aerial roots and plant them in small pots with moist soil: they root in 2-3 weeks forming a new plant immediately.
Does Spider Plant purify air?
Yes, according to NASA studies it is one of the best plants for indoor air purification, removing formaldehyde and xylene from paints, furniture and detergents.
