Chlorophytum

☀️- Provide Chlorophytum with bright, indirect light. Although it can adapt to lower light levels, optimal growth is achieved in well-lit environments. Avoid prolonged exposure to harsh, direct sunlight to prevent leaf scorching.

💧- Ensure your Spider Plant receives regular watering, maintaining a consistently moist soil during the growth period, with reduced water requirements in the winter.

🌡️- Maintain a moderate and consistent temperature for Chlorophytum ideally between 15-26°C. Protect the plant from temperature extremes, as it is not frost-tolerant.

🪴- Consider repotting when the plant outgrows its container or every 1-2 years. Use fresh, well-draining soil, and conduct repotting during the growing season for optimal results.

🐾- Pet friendly.

Chlorophytum comosum, commonly known as the Spider Plant, is one of the easiest and most forgiving houseplants, making it a perfect choice for beginners. Native to South Africa, this resilient plant is famous for its arching green-and-white variegated leaves and its ability to produce cascading plantlets, often called “babies.” Not only is it adaptable to a wide range of conditions, but it’s also an excellent air purifier, helping to remove toxins from indoor environments. With minimal care, Chlorophytum will thrive and continue to reward you with lush, vibrant foliage.

Care

Spider Plants prefer bright, indirect light but can tolerate some shade. Avoid harsh direct sunlight, which may scorch the leaves. Keep temperatures between 18-26ºC and avoid cold draughts. Water when the top few centimetres of soil feel dry, ensuring thorough drainage to prevent root rot. While they tolerate occasional neglect, they don’t appreciate prolonged dryness, so regular watering is key. They thrive in moderate humidity but adapt well to average household conditions.

Feed monthly during spring and summer with a diluted houseplant fertilizer to encourage growth. Repot every couple of years or when roots become overcrowded. If brown tips appear, try using filtered or distilled water, as they can be sensitive to chemicals in tap water.

Problems

Brown leaf tips – Sensitivity to tap water minerals; try using rainwater or filtered water.

Yellowing leaves – Overwatering; allow soil to dry slightly between waterings.

Slow growth or lack of plantlets – Insufficient light or lack of nutrients.

Wilting leaves – Underwatering or extreme temperatures.