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This beautiful Spider plant is one of the best air-purifying plants. It boasts unusual variegation and low-maintenance nature. Our spectacular Chlorophytum Comosum is a Reverse Spider plant with a white stripe on the outer edges of the leaves, opposite of a traditional spider plant.
These beauties are easy to care for and look great on a tabletop or hung from a macrame sling. You can even keep them out on the patio during summer but remember to bring them inside if there's any risk of frost.
Spider Plant Care Guide & Presentation
This plant prefers low to medium levels of indirect sunlight.
Water well, but make sure the soil doesn't become soggy.
Does well with moderate humidity.
Spider plants will endure temperatures as low as 35°F without injury, but temperatures below 65°F retard growth. Temperatures above 90°F will not immediately damage the plant but raise the transpiration rate and increase the uptake of potentially toxic micronutrients.
Outside: Grow in morning light, partial shade (4-6 hours) where nights are above 45°F.
Indoors: This plant prefers bright, to medium indirect light for at least six hours in a southern, eastern and western windows.
Fertilize bimonthly during their growing period. Use a balanced liquid fertilizer at 1/2 strength. Reduce fertilizing during the fall and winter months while the plant is in their dormant phase. If brown tips form, withdraw from fertilizing. Raise the humidity around them and never use chlorinated or fluoride in the water.
Repot the Spider Plant in the early spring in a well draining soil mix. Use a container with drainage holes. Add a piece of screen to keep the soil from spilling out but allowing drainage. Water the plant ahead of time to hydrate. Add the mix to the bottom of the new slightly larger container. Tease the roots if they are root bound in the pot. Carefully place them in the center, adding backfill around the edges. Leave a 1/2 inch of space between the soil and the top edge to prevent water spillage. Water thoroughly and let drain.
If foliage needs a trim back, use sterilized scissors. Cut back to the base of the stem and the spiderettes. Trim off any blackened or brown tips to keep energy going to the main plant. Remove any dead, damaged or diseased leaves and clean debris from soil. Replenish soil as needed.
Remove a spiderette from the mother plant. Dip the end where the leaves originate into rooting hormone powder. Place in dampened soil. Cover the spiderettes with a clear, plastic bag and mist. Check soil moisture periodically. Within six weeks, the roots should be getting established. Place in bright to medium, indirect light and follow care instructions.
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Spider Plant: Overview
The Spider Plant (Chlorophytum comosum) is one of the most popular indoor houseplants. It has long, striped leaves growing in bushy spikes. This variety is a Reverse Variegated Spider Plant that boasts white stripes on both sides of the lime-green leaf, instead of in the middle. This flowering plant can produce long offshoots with tiny, white, star-shaped flowers all year round in the right conditions.
Native to the tropical regions of Africa, the Spider Plant Chlorophytum Comosum loves a warm and slightly humid environment. It’s an adaptable plant that you can grow outdoors in warm weather in hardiness zones 9-11. The Spider Plant belongs to the Asparagaceae family which includes asparagus and Dracaena plants.
Spider plants thrive in medium indirect light and are easy to care for, making them excellent beginner plants. Moreover, the Spider plant is non-toxic to cats and dogs, hence it’s suitable for plant lovers with pets.
The Spider Plant is associated with prosperity and harmony. In Feng Shui, this lovely plant is placed in the eastern corner of the home to invite positive energy flow and provide stability.
There are many Spider plant varieties, like the round-shaped Curly Spider Plant, the compact Dwarf Spider Plant, or the regular Variegated Spider Plant, which has leaves with a single middle stripe.
Spider Plant: Benefits
- One of the top air-purifying plants for removing chemicals and toxins from the air
- Good luck plant in Feng Shui
- Reduces stress and improves mood
- A perfect plant for bedrooms and offices
- It’s ideal for homes with pets, as it’s a pet-safe plant
Spider Plant: Common Names
- Airplane Plant
- Ribbon Plant
- Chlorophytum
- Spider Ivy
- Walking Anthericum
Spider Plant: Care Guide
Spider plants are easy to grow indoors when you provide them with the right conditions. Here are some important Spider Plant care tips to keep your plant in great shape:
Watering and Humidity
Water your Spider plant well, and wait until the top inches of the soil feel dry before the next watering. Spider plants can be sensitive to chemicals contained in tap water, so it’s best to water with filtered or distilled water. Medium humidity is sufficient for your reverse Spider plant.
Light and Temperature
The Spider plant can adapt to low-light conditions, however, it prefers medium indirect light for optimal growth and flowering. Your reverse Spider plant can withstand temperatures as low as 35°F but thrives in temperatures, ranging from 70℉ to 90℉. Anything lower than 65°F will slow down the plant’s growth.
Soil, Feeding, and Repotting
Because it can be susceptible to root rot, the ideal soil for your Spider plant with reverse variegation should be well-draining. You can add some perlite to improve drainage. Feed your plant with a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength once a month during the growing season. Don’t overfertilize as this can harm your plant. Repot your Chlorophytum comosum plant every 2 years.
Propagation
If you’re wondering how to propagate your Spider plant, it’s easy. You’ll see your plant growing slender stems with miniature Spider plant babies, called spiderettes or plantlets. You can grow new plants by removing them and planting them in damp soil. Using rooting hormone before placing them in pots with soil can speed up the root development.
Pruning, Cleaning, and Common Issues
Prune any discolored or dead leaves occasionally to keep your plant looking its best. Brown tips on your Spider plant can indicate that you’re fertilizing it excessively. Crisp, dry tips can also be due to lack of humidity, underwatering, or using tap water that contains chlorine or fluoride. Mushy, yellow leaves that fall off easily are a sign of overwatering.
Spider Plant: Placement, Companion & Alternative Plants
Getting live Spider plants is the perfect way to create a vibrant, green corner in your home or office.
Best Locations & Uses
- One of the best plants for people with respiratory issues
- Perfect easy-care plant for offices
- Great for plant lovers with pets
- Wonderful porch plant for warmer climates
- Excellent plant for hanging baskets
Companion Plants
Having a Spider Plant in your home creates a lush, jungle atmosphere, especially if you group it with other tropical plants, like we did in our Jungle Starter Plant Collection.
- Fiddle Leaf Fig Tree (Ficus lyrata): A stylish plant, the Fiddle Leaf Fig Tree sports unique violin-shaped leaves and thrives in a stable, balanced growing environment.
- Lady Palm (Rhapis excelsa): The elegant Lady Palm will bring a distinctly tropical note to your living space with its fan-shaped fronds and exotic flair.
- Philodendron Cordatum (Philodendron cordatum 'Green'): A beautiful vining plant, the Philodendron Cordatum has glossy, heart-shaped leaves in bright emerald green and it can be grown as a climber or left to cascade from a hanging basket.
Alternative Plants
If you’re looking for other plant varieties, consider these beautifully bushy and lush houseplants that will add vitality and elegance to any interior:
- White Striped Dracaena (Dracaena warneckii): With its broad, striped leaves, the White Striped Dracaena is a beautiful, exotic-looking plant that’s both low-maintenance and elegant.
- Boston Fern (Nephrolepis exaltata): A popular fern plant with a woodland vibe, the dreamy Boston Fern is easy to care for, pet-friendly, and an excellent air purifier.
- Pineapple Plant (Ananas comosus): With its lush rosette of spiky leaves, the Pineapple Plant is the ultimate exotic plant to grow at home; moreover, it is easy to care for and produces edible fruit.
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