Plants
Spider plant care: light, water & problems
Scientific name: Chlorophytum comosum · Common name: Spider plant
Spider plant (Chlorophytum comosum): bright indirect light to moderate shade. Moderate watering, letting the top inch of mix dry between sessions.
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Care at a glance
Light
Bright indirect light to moderate shade. Very adaptable; avoid harsh direct midday sun which scorches the striped foliage.
Watering
Moderate watering, letting the top inch of mix dry between sessions. Thick fleshy tuberous roots store moisture and handle occasional drought.
Conditions vary with pot, season and location. Always check the mix and your plant's response.
How to identify it
Graceful clumping perennial with arching, ribbon-like leaves striped with cream or white, producing trailing runners adorned with plantlets.
Environment and placement
Highly adaptable household plant (15-24 °C / 60-75 °F). Tolerates average indoor humidity and withstands fluctuating temperatures.
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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 crispy leaf tips from dry air or fluoride/chlorine in tap water; tuberous roots quickly becoming pot-bound and cracking plastic pots.
Specialized diagnostic guide
How to assess brown tips and edges
Common question
How do you propagate spider plant babies (spiderettes)?
Snip the miniature plantlets from the runners once they develop small root nubs and root them in a glass of water or plant them into moist potting soil.
