Spider plants (Chlorophytum comosum) are among the most popular houseplants to grow. These plants grow rosettes of slender, gently arching leaves that can stretch from around 12 to 18 inches long. Mature plants regularly send out long stems that bear small, star-shaped flowers.
Spider plants are easy to propagate and so prolific that you’ll want to share them with all your friends. These plants like a moderate amount of feeding, roughly once a month during the active growing seasons of spring and summer.
Spider plants are generally healthy, but a few common plant pests, including aphids, whiteflies, and spider mites, can impact them. Depreciated foliage is a common sign of an infestation. Spider plants rarely cause serious problems, and those that do occur are usually quite easy to solve.
Spider plant has been demonstrated to remove indoor pollutants such as formaldehyde from the air. It would take a very large indoor garden to fully purify the air in an entire house. A home with many houseplants will be a somewhat healthier one.
| Common Names | Spider plant, spider ivy, ribbon plant |
| Botanical Name | Chlorophytum comosum |
| Family | Asparagaceae |
| Plant Type | Herbaceous, perennial |
| Mature Size | 1–2 ft. tall and wide |
| Sun Exposure | Partial, shade |
| Soil Type | Loamy, well-drained |
| Soil pH | Neutral |
| Bloom Time | Flowers regularly |
| Flower Color | White |
| Hardiness Zones | 9–11 (USDA) |
| Native Area | Central and Southern Africa |
