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
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Scientific Name: Chlorophytum comosum
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Other Names: Spider Ivy, Airplane Plant, Ribbon Plant
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Family: Asparagaceae
💧 Care Instructions
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Light: Prefers bright, indirect sunlight but tolerates low light.
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Watering: Water when the topsoil feels dry; avoid overwatering.
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Soil: Well-draining, loamy soil rich in organic matter.
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Fertilizer: Feed with liquid fertilizer every 3–4 weeks during growing season.
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Propagation: Easily propagated from baby plantlets.
🌿 Benefits
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Excellent air purifier – removes carbon monoxide and formaldehyde.
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Adds fresh greenery to your space with minimal care.
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Pet-safe and non-toxic.
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Great for reducing indoor stress and improving air quality.
🪴 Ideal For
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Indoor décor (living rooms, bedrooms, offices)
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Hanging baskets or window sills
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Gift plant for beginners and plant lovers

