Its been a long time when I was young, I was very fascinating about gardening. Every day in my life I try to collect some knowledge about gardening and indoor plant. I spend more than 4 hours in a day. Plant teach me how to grow and take care, kind and helping person in life. Because trees are the most kind and helping spices in this world. And that’s the think I love most and also encourage me.

What is spider Plant?

When I heard this plant name I was thinking is it a spider? Or some kind of Meta plant? This plant name is very confusing for me. Then I start gather some information about spider plant. I found that Chlorophytum comosum, usually called spider plant and it’s a beautiful plant. It has some baby plant on its top of the leaves. And that’s the thing inspired to call it spider plant also known as spider ivy, airplane plant, ribbon plant. It is native to tropical rainforest and South Africa but it has become naturalized in the other parts of the world like Australia. Chlorophytum comosum easy to grow and take care as a houseplant. Also you can say most common houseplant. Spider plant love indirect light and neutral temperature.

Common Names                             Spider plant, spider ivy, ribbon plant

Botanical Name                              Chlorophytum comosum

Family                                               Asparagaceae

Plant Type                                        Herbaceous, perennial

Mature Size                                     1–2 ft. tall and wide

Sun Exposure                                   Partial, shade

Soil Type                                           Loamy, well-drained

Soil pH                                               Neutral

Bloom Time                                     Flowers regularly

Flower Color                                    White

Hardiness Zones                  9–11 (USDA)

Native Area                           Central and Southern Africa

How to take care of spider plant

Chlorophytum comosum or spider plant usually grown in containers as hanging plants due to the cascading nature of their foliage and their long stems with plantlets. They also look great when grown atop columns. I usually place them in a container on a shelf or a table or in front of my window. Some times I place them center of my drawing room its look awesome because of its baby plant. Make sure make sure the long leaves aren’t getting crushed and the long plantlet stems don’t get so heavy that they pull over the pot.

Regular watering is typically the most time-consuming part of spider plant care. Throughout the growing season (spring to fall) also plan to fertilize regularly. And repot your plant as needed once its roots have outgrown the container.

Lighting:

Spider plants prefer bright, indirect light. They can tolerate some direct sunlight, but too much may cause their leaves to burn. Place your plant near a window where it can receive plenty of natural light without being exposed to harsh rays.

Soil:

Use well-draining potting soil for your spider plant. A mixture of peat moss, perlite, and sand works well to provide adequate drainage and aeration for the plant’s roots.

Water

Proper watering is essential for the health of your spider plant. Follow these guidelines to ensure you’re watering your plant correctly:

• Allow the top inch of soil to dry out between waterings. Stick your finger into the soil to gauge its moisture level.
• When watering, thoroughly moisten the soil until water drains out of the bottom of the pot. Empty the saucer underneath to prevent water from pooling and causing root rot.
• During the winter months or when the plant is not actively growing, reduce watering frequency to prevent waterlogged soil.

Humidity:

Spider plants are adaptable to a wide range of humidity levels, but they prefer moderate to high humidity. If your home tends to be dry, consider placing a humidifier near your plant or misting its leaves regularly to increase humidity.

Temperature:

Spider plants thrive in temperatures between 65°F to 75°F (18°C to 24°C). Avoid exposing them to drafts or extreme temperature fluctuations, as this can stress the plant.

Fertilizer:

Feed your spider plant with a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer once a month during the growing season (spring and summer). Dilute the fertilizer to half strength to prevent over-fertilization, which can damage the plant’s roots.

Types of Spider Plant

There are several varieties of spider plants, including:

• Chlorophytum comosum ‘Variegatum’: This variety has leaf margins of cream or white with a dark green stripe down the middle. Its long stems are green.
• Chlorophytum comosum ‘Vittatum’: This plant’s leaves have a center white stripe surrounded by medium green margins. Its long stems are white.
• Chlorophytum comosum ‘Bonnie’: This variety is more compact than the main species plant and has loosely curled leaves with green margins and a cream center stripe. It produces yellow flowers.

Pruning

Remove dead or browning leaves as they appear. If a plant is becoming too leggy and sparse, remove the plantlet shoots to redirect energy to the main plant.

When are spider plant babies ready?

Spider plants are easy to propagate and so prolific that you’ll want to share them with all your friends. Even a beginner can do this:

At first you need some tools

• A sharp knife
• A well-draining container
• Fresh water
• Mix soil

Once the baby plantlets on a spider plants stem develop roots that are at least an inch or two long, its time to propagate. Take the sharp knife and carefully cut the plantlets off the stem.

Pot them in a well draining container filled with the potting medium, and make sure the soil stays moist(but not soggy) until they become plant.

For plantlets without developed roots, place a small pot filled with potting soil near the parent plant. Place the plantlet on top of the soil in the new pot, and keep soil moist. Within a few weeks, roots should develop.

Alternatively, mature plants can be dug up and divided. Gently pull apart the root ball into sections, keeping as many roots intact as possible. Then, replant the sections.

Potting and Repotting Spider Plant

Grow your spider plant in a container that will be no more than 1/3 larger than the root ball. Ensure that your container have well drainage holes, and use a loose potting mix. Spider plants will typically need repotting every two to three years.

You will know when you see that roots are coming out from the drainage holes and up above from the soil line. The best time to report your spider plant in the spring. Remove from the old container and place them in a slightly bigger container and fill it with fresh potting mix.

Overwintering

Keep watering and misting the plant regularly, though, as spider plant needs to be kept moist during the dry winter months.

Common Pests & Plant Diseases

Spider plants are generally healthy, but a few common plant pests, including aphids, whiteflies, can impact them. Depreciated foliage is a common sign of an infestation.

How to Get Spider Plant to Bloom

Spider plant bloom regularly, but if you see you plant doesn’t bloom quite yet that’s not a good thing for you. But if you need more flowers , you can try giving the plant a bit moe light than it usually gets, and make sure you regularly rotate your plant so all sides get even light. You may be rewarded with a small white flowers about 1/2 inch long.

Fertilizing does nothing to encourage blooms—in fact, withholding fertilizer will probably be more helpful if your goal is flowers.

Common Problems With Spider Plant

Spider plants rarely cause serious problems, and those that do occur are usually quite easy to solve:

Tips of Leaves Are Burned

Spider plants are among several types of houseplant that are especially sensitive to the chemicals or salts that are found in treated tap water. If your plant begins to show these burned tips, it’s best to shift to watering with collected rainwater or untreated bottled water.

Brown tips can also occur if a spider plant is getting too much direct sunlight. Remember that these plants prefer indirect light or shady conditions.