Chlorophytum Comosum – Spider Plant
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Chlorophytum comosum, usually called spider plant or common spider plant due to its spider-like look, also known as spider ivy, ribbon plant (a name it shares with Dracaena sanderiana), and hen and chickens, is a species of evergreen perennial flowering plant of the family Asparagaceae. It is native to tropical and Southern Africa but has become naturalized in other parts of the world, including Western Australia and Bangladesh.
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Description
Light
Chlorophytum require bright, indirect light. While it will tolerate some shade; this will slow its growth-rate and it may lose its stripes. Avoid direct sunlight.
Watering
Keep your Spider Plant well-watered, aiming for lightly moist soil throughout the growing season. Less water is needed in the winter.
Temperature
Thrives in normal room temperatures (above 16°C). Spider Plants are reasonably hardy and should survive temperatures above 8°C in winter if the soil is kept fairly dry.
Humidity
Spider Plants can tolerate drier air, but prefer rooms with higher humidity. Brown tips may indicate your plant is too dry. Consider giving it an occasional misting.
Feed
Feed with a weak solution every few weeks during the growing season. Do not feed during the winter.
Height & Growth Rate
It is fast growing, and usually reaches an ultimate height of around 60cm.
Toxicity
Chlorophytum are non-toxic plants, therefore safe around small children and pets.
Origin
Chlorophytum is native to tropical and southern regions of Africa.
