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Spider Plant

Chlorophytum comosum

The spider plant is known for its long stems bearing plantlets, easy to propagate.

The essentials at a glance

Watering

Every 7 days
Light

Bright indirect light
Humidity

40–60 %
Temperature

13–27 °C

How to care for your Spider Plant

Everything you need to keep your Spider Plant healthy: watering, light, humidity, feeding, repotting and pruning.

Chlorophytum comosum, native to South Africa, is a very popular houseplant that is safe for children and pets. Its long ribbon-like green and white leaves cascade gracefully and produce many stolons bearing small plantlets. It is very easy to propagate and maintain. Ideal in a hanging pot or on a shelf.

Watering your Spider Plant

Every 7 days

Water moderately; allow the top 2–3 cm of substrate to dry between waterings.

How to know it needs water

Substrate dry 2–3 cm deep
Foliage appearing slightly less vibrant

How much light a Spider Plant needs

Bright indirect light

Bright indirect to partial shade; tolerates a wide range of light conditions.

Direct sun tolerated: 0 to 2 h a day
Orientations that suit it: North, North-east, East, South-east, South, South-west, West, North-west

Humidity and misting

40–60 %

Low to medium (40–60%) Occasional misting is beneficial, particularly in dry, heated rooms.

Feeding and fertiliser

Every 30 days

Feed monthly in spring and summer only.

Recommended feed: Balanced liquid fertilizer · 2-1-2

Repotting your Spider Plant

Every 24 months

Use a well-draining all-purpose potting mix in a pot with good drainage.

When: Spring
Potting mix: All-purpose potting mix
Mix in: perlite, coco fibre

The tell-tale signs

Pot filled with fleshy, tuberous roots
Substrate drying out unusually fast after watering

Pruning your Spider Plant

Trim brown leaf tips or remove damaged leaves as needed throughout the year. Clip brown tips at an angle to maintain a natural appearance; remove entire damaged leaves at the base.

Through the year

Watering is not set once and for all: it follows the light and the growth. Allow 8 days between waterings in the depth of winter, against 6 in the growing season.

Active growth · Days between waterings

Good to know

Produces stolons with plantlets that can be easily propagated
Highly valued for its air-purifying effect

Frequently asked questions about the Spider Plant

How do you care for a Spider Plant?

Water it every 7 days. Give it bright indirect light. Ideal humidity: 40–60 %. Ideal temperature: 13–27 °C. Water moderately; allow the top 2–3 cm of substrate to dry between waterings.

How often should you water a Spider Plant?

Every 7 days Water moderately; allow the top 2–3 cm of substrate to dry between waterings. How to know it needs water : Substrate dry 2–3 cm deep ; Foliage appearing slightly less vibrant.

How much light does a Spider Plant need?

Bright indirect light Bright indirect to partial shade; tolerates a wide range of light conditions. 0 to 2 h a day

Is the Spider Plant toxic to cats and dogs?

No, the Spider Plant is not listed as toxic to cats and dogs. That is still no reason to let your pets chew on it.

Why are my Spider Plant leaves turning yellow?

Yellowing most often comes from too much water: the mix stays wet and the roots suffocate. Check that the pot drains, empty the saucer, and let the mix dry before watering again. Too little light or a cold draught cause the same symptom.

When should you repot a Spider Plant?

Repot every 24 months, ideally in spring. Use a well-draining all-purpose potting mix in a pot with good drainage.