The Spider Plant

Chlorophytum comosum

Producing long thing green and white striped foliage that arches beautifully, Chlorophytum comosum - the Spider Plant, is easy to care for and comes to you in a 12cm plastic nursery pot or a 16cm or 20cm plastic hanging basket/hanging pot (terracotta pot excluded).

This whimsical, indigenous houseplant removes harmful toxins from the air. As one of the most adaptable indoor plants, imagine the joy that the fast growing arching leaves will bring to your space...

How The Spider Plant Makes You Happy:

• It significantly reduces air pollution, cleaning the air that you breathe.
• The Spider Plant is a fast grower that produces small "pups" that are adorable. These can be easily propagated to make new Spider Plants.
• It is an easy to care for indoor plant - a great plant to keep newbie plant parents happy.
• The Spider Plant is safe for pets, so the perfect houseplant choice for pet owners and parents.
• It is indigenous to South Africa! #proudlysa

Where The Spider Plant is Happiest:

• The Spider Plant is happiest in medium to bright light away from direct sunlight.
• They are versatile and can adapt to lower light conditions and can even survive in artificial lighting. However these types of spaces may affect the lushness of your Spider Plant so keep an eye on their condition.
• Normal room humidity is sufficient, so you can choose any time of room with the right light for this indoor plant.

Watering The Spider Plant:

• Allow the soil of your Spider Plant to remain moist (not soggy) at all times. Watering when only the top 2cm's of the soil has dried out.
• If you water thoroughly until the water drains out the holes at the bottom of the pot, a good watering once a week should be sufficient in the 16cm hanging pot.

Feeding The Spider Plant:

• Feed once a month in Spring and Summer with a liquid plant food.

Care Tip:

• The graceful trailing habit of the Spider Plant makes it the perfect choice for a hanging basket or macrame. 
• Alternatively it is suitable for atop shelves or high table tops where its form can be shown off. The hook of our hanging basket is removable, so you can choose how you want to showcase this striking indoor plant.

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