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Spider Plant

Chlorophytum comosum · Asparagaceae

Very easy Pet-safe 13–27°C
Care at a glance
LightBright indirect light. Tolerates medium; direct sun scorches.
WaterKeep lightly moist in summer, drier in winter.
HumidityAverage humidity; higher reduces brown tips.
SoilStandard well-draining potting mix.
Temperature13–27°C
PetsNon-toxic to cats and dogs.

Pet-safe, nearly unkillable, and it propagates itself — the plantlets root straight into soil while still attached.

Common problems

What usually goes wrong

Brown tips

What you see: Tips brown while the plant thrives
What it usually means: Very common — usually fluoride or chlorine in tap water. Use filtered water.

Pale leaves

What you see: Colour washes out
What it usually means: Too much direct sun.

No babies

What you see: No runners produced
What it usually means: Needs to be slightly pot-bound and mature; also more light.

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