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Spider plants are extremely easy to propagate by planting the “spiders” or plantlets that succeed the flowers in their own pots. In warmer climates, they make a nice ground cover in partly shaded areas in the garden.

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Outdoors they need bright light but can sunburn if grown in full sun. It is quite well suited to a hanging basket, where the stems can hang down. Spider plant is a good addition to containers with its grass-like foliage that makes a nice contrast to other foliage types. It does well in most well-drained soils and should be bedded out after the last frost.

This plant can also be grown outdoors as an annual in cool climates. Spider plant can be grown as a ground cover outdoors in warmer climates. Overwatering or planting in poorly drained soils can lead to root rot. Using distilled or rainwater will help prevent tip browning. Low humidity, excessively dry soil, salt accumulation and/or chemicals, particularly fluoride or chlorine, in tap water may cause brown leaf tips. Tip burn of the leaves is a common problem that can have many causes. Spider plant generally has few pest problems other than scale insects and mealybugs. Be aware that heavily fertilized plants may not form as many plantlets and excessive fertilizer may lead to tip browning. Fertilizing every 3-4 months is usually sufficient, or feed more frequently using half strength fertilizer solution. Spider plant is well suited to hanging containers.Īllow the soil to dry slightly between thorough waterings. Because they grow quickly and the roots can easily become too crowded, they need frequent repotting to do their best. Plants grow and produce plantlets best when slightly pot-bound. Use a general-purpose potting soil or soilless medium. It does well with average humidity and cool to average temperature, although it can tolerate warmer conditions.

Spider plant is very easy to grow indoors in medium to bright light throughout the year. Thick, fleshy roots allow spider plant to tolerate inconsistent watering. Studies have shown that spider plant is quite effective in cleaning indoor air by absorbing chemicals including formaldehyde, xylene, benzene, and carbon monoxide in homes or offices. If a flower is pollinated, a leathery, 3-angled capsule-type fruit is produced that contains flat black seeds. After flowering, more leaves are produced at the end of the stems, forming small plantlets. Small white, star-shaped flowers are produced at the ends of the stems. Long, wiry stems up to 2 feet long are produced, sometimes with a few small leaves, especially in response to short days and long, uninterrupted nights for at least three weeks, although they may appear at any time of year indoors. Spider plant produces small white flowers. The thick, fleshy roots and rhizomes evolved to store water, allowing it to survive inconsistent watering. The leaves are not flat, but appear channeled or folded down the middle.

The leaves may be solid green or variegated with lengthwise stripes of white or yellow. This clump-forming, perennial, herbaceous plant, native to coastal areas of South Africa, has narrow, strap-shaped leaves arising from a central point. It gets its common name from the small plantlets produced on long trailing stems that vaguely resemble spiders. It is especially popular with beginners, being easy to grow and propagate, tolerant of neglect, and able to thrive in nearly any type of condition. Spider plant, Chlorophytum comosum, is one of the most common and well-known of all houseplants. Spider plant, Chlorophytum comosum, is one of the most common houseplants.

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