Chlorophytum Spider Plant produces a design of long, thin, arched foliage that is solid green it looks more attractive when it forms variegated with white. Spider plant was highlighted by NASA for their reported air-purifying ability.
In summer spider plants produce a white flower as well as little baby plant called ‘pups’. The pups are like little spiders that’s why it’s called spider plants.
What makes Chlorophytum Spider Plant special:
- Attractive foliage plant.
- Best plant for AC rooms, office desk.
- Easy to care and low maintenance plant.
- Best indoor plant for low light condition
Benefits of Chlorophytum Spider Plant
- Easier Breathing –Ā Every plant produce Oxygen, spider plants are no exception. Variegated spider plants produce more oxygen than other plants. It helps to enjoy a healthy atmosphere in-home or office.
- Removes Pollutants –Ā It helps to remove harmful pollutants like carbon monoxide, xylene, formaldehyde, and toluene.
- Hard to Kill – It can grow by itself. Spider plants can easily adapt to any weather condition, it can grow even if it neglected, overwatered, or underwatered.
- Appealing Appearance –Ā It looks very appealing as a houseplant. The best part is that you can plant it in a hanging basket or any usual pot.
Planting & Care
Sunlight
- Keep spider plants in bright indirect sunlight.
- Direct can burn their leaves, causing brown tips and spots.
Soil
- Use well-drained, fertile with rich organic content soil.
Ā Watering
- During initial growth, water occasionally.
- After full growth water moderately.
Re-Potting
- Chlorophytum Spider Plants grow fairly quickly, try to re-pot it every other year.
- During re-potting use fertile soil and some fertilizer, and keep it shady area for 2-3 days.
Botanical Name | Chlorophytum Comosum |
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Plant Type | Houseplant |
Sun Exposure | Indirect Sun, Shade |
Soil Type | Loamy (well-drained) |
Soil pH | Neutral |
Bloom Time | Spring,Ā Summer,Ā Fall |
Flower Color | White |
Chlorophytum Care
Care after 1-2 weeks receiving the plant-
- Do not re-pot it within 2 weeks,
- Place it in a shady area or in direct sunlight,
- Water a little (after checking).
Key requirements to keep Spider Plants healthy:
Sunlight | natural bright light/indirect bright light. |
Watering | During initial growth, water occasionally. After full growth water moderately. |
Soil | Soil should be a good drain and fertile, rich in organic content. |
Temperature | 18-32 degrees Celcius. |
Fertilizer | Apply any organic fertilizer. (if possible twice a month in summer, spring. *avoidĀ overfertilization) |
Chlorophytum Uses
- It can be placed in room and office.
- Best use, it is potted and hanging in room or office.
- It can be used in Hospitals.
Chlorophytum Diseases
- Spider plants are prone toĀ tip burn, which can beĀ caused by dry soil, low humidity,Ā or a buildup of saltĀ and chemicalsĀ that areĀ found in some public tap water. Keep the soil slightly moist.
- Avoid watering with fluoridated or chlorinated water and cut off brown tips if they do occur.
Chlorophytum Spyder Plant Harvest
Spyder plants may eventually produce ‘pups’ from the adult plants. These pups can be harvest or use to reproduce another spyder plant. Let the pups grow 2 cm and then plant them into the soil.
Alternatively, let them grow and attach with soil, once the pups are rooted then cut and plant.
Order ContainsĀ
Sr | Item name |
1 | Chlorophytum, Spider Plant – Plant |
2 | Grower Round Plastic Pot |
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