Chlorophytum Spider Plant

Chlorophytum Spider Plant

🌿 Chlorophytum Spider Plant (Chlorophytum comosum)


🌱 Description

The Spider Plant is one of the most popular and hardy indoor plants, loved for its arch-shaped green leaves with white or yellow stripes. It grows in clusters and produces small “baby plants” or offshoots that hang beautifully from the mother plant, resembling spiders — hence the name!

This low-maintenance beauty thrives both indoors and outdoors and is perfect for tabletops, hanging pots, or garden borders.


🌼 Common Names

  • Scientific Name: Chlorophytum comosum

  • Other Names: Spider Ivy, Airplane Plant, Ribbon Plant

  • Family: Asparagaceae


💧 Care Instructions

  • Light: Prefers bright, indirect sunlight but tolerates low light.

  • Watering: Water when the topsoil feels dry; avoid overwatering.

  • Soil: Well-draining, loamy soil rich in organic matter.

  • Fertilizer: Feed with liquid fertilizer every 3–4 weeks during growing season.

  • Propagation: Easily propagated from baby plantlets.


🌿 Benefits

  • Excellent air purifier – removes carbon monoxide and formaldehyde.

  • Adds fresh greenery to your space with minimal care.

  • Pet-safe and non-toxic.

  • Great for reducing indoor stress and improving air quality.


🪴 Ideal For

  • Indoor décor (living rooms, bedrooms, offices)

  • Hanging baskets or window sills

  • Gift plant for beginners and plant lovers

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