Plants
Chlorophytum capense care: light, water & problems
Scientific name: Chlorophytum capense · Common name: Chlorophytum capense
A South African species with narrow arching leaves. The common spider-plant name spans several Chlorophytum species; do not assume C. comosum.
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Care at a glance
- Light
- Place in good filtered light and watch whether new foliage stays vigorous.
- Watering
- Check mix moisture and water with drainage; RHS gives no species-specific watering interval.
How to identify it
A South African species with narrow arching leaves. The common spider-plant name spans several Chlorophytum species; do not assume C. comosum.
Light
Place in good filtered light and watch whether new foliage stays vigorous.
Watering
Check mix moisture and water with drainage; RHS gives no species-specific watering interval.
Conditions vary with pot, season and location. Always check the mix and your plant's response.
Environment and placement
Avoid temperature extremes; record its response in the actual position.
Potting mix and feeding
Keep drainage open and observe how long this particular pot takes to dry.
There is no universal feeding dose: fertilise only during healthy growth, following the label and a confirmed identification.
Problems to check
Brown tips can have several causes: check water, salts, light and roots before changing care.
How to assess yellow leavesCommon question
Is this the usual spider plant?
Not necessarily. The familiar spider plant is usually labelled Chlorophytum comosum; verify the identification.
