Description
I’m Spider Plant. Easy to grow and I require little upkeep but provide a ton of benefits to my plant parents. I look beautiful when you hang me and your house and I can adapt to almost any situation. I’m pretty much made to clean your air, I clear your room of pollutants! Oh.. and I have babies, tons of babies.
Plant Information for Spider Plant (Chlorophytum comosum)
🌱 Care Level – Easy: Ideal for beginners due to its hardiness and adaptability.
🐾 Pet Friendly – Safe: Non-toxic to pets, making it a great option for households with animals.
☀️ Light – Bright, Indirect Light: Prefers bright, indirect sunlight but can tolerate lower light conditions.
💧 Water – Moderate Watering: Allow the topsoil to dry out between waterings. Avoid overwatering to prevent root rot.
🌫️ Humidity – Average Humidity: Adapts well to average home humidity levels. No special humidity requirements.
🌡️ Temperature – Moderate Temperature: Prefers temperatures between 65°F to 75°F (18°C to 24°C). Avoid cold drafts and extreme temperatures.
🌍 Hardiness Zones – 9-11: Can be grown outdoors in these zones but is predominantly kept as an indoor plant.
🌿 Fertilizing – Light Feeding: Fertilize lightly during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer.
🪴 Re-potting – Every 2-3 Years: Re-pot when it becomes root-bound, using a well-draining potting mix.
🧹 Cleaning – Regular Dusting: Wipe leaves with a damp cloth to remove dust and support healthy growth.
🌱 Propagation – Easy: Propagate from plantlets (spiderettes) that grow from the mother plant. Can be rooted in water or soil.
🌎 Origins – Tropical and Southern Africa: Originally from regions in tropical and southern Africa. Adapted to a variety of indoor environments around the world.