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Spider Plant Care Guide

Chlorophytum comosum

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Arching striped leaves and dangling babies (plantlets) make the spider plant a cheerful, pet-safe classic.

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Light

Medium to bright indirect light. Rotate the pot every few weeks so growth stays even.

Water

When the top inch is dry. Always use a pot with drainage holes and empty the saucer after watering. Plants use far less water in winter.

Humidity and temperature

Humidity: average. Most houseplants prefer 60-80°F (16-27°C) and dislike cold drafts and heating vents.

Soil and feeding

Use a well-draining potting mix with bark or perlite for air. Feed lightly in spring and summer with a balanced houseplant fertilizer at half strength; skip feeding in winter.

Our tip

Pot up the babies to share; they root easily.

Common problems

• Brown tips: Fluoride or salts in water, or dry air.
• No babies: Needs more light and a slightly root-bound pot.
• Pale leaves: Too much direct sun.

Pets

Non-toxic to cats and dogs (ASPCA), according to the ASPCA plant list. Check any plant in our Pet-Safe Plant Checker.