Spider Plant
Chlorophytum comosum
A cheerful, fast-growing houseplant famous for producing adorable baby plantlets that dangle like spiders from long, arching stems. This virtually indestructible green companion features striking variegated leaves with cream or white stripes and adapts to almost any indoor condition with grace. It's the perfect plant for propagation enthusiasts who love sharing plant babies with friends and family.
Harvest
N/Ad
Days to harvest
Sun
Bright indirect light
Zones
9–11
USDA hardiness
Height
12-18 inches
Complete Growing Guide
Soil: Loam (Silt). Soil pH: Neutral (6.0-8.0). Drainage: Good Drainage, Moist. Height: 1 ft. 0 in. - 1 ft. 6 in.. Spread: 1 ft. 0 in. - 2 ft. 0 in.. Spacing: 12 inches-3 feet. Growth rate: Medium. Maintenance: Medium. Propagation: Division. Regions: Coastal.
Harvesting
Small capsule after flowering.
Type: Capsule. Length: < 1 inch. Width: < 1 inch.
Bloom time: Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
History & Origin
Origin: W. Tropical Africa to Cameroon, Ethiopia to S. Africa
Advantages
- +Disease resistance: Drought, Dry Soil, Heavy Shade
Companion Plants
Plant Together
Pothos
Similar water and light requirements, compatible growth habits
Peace Lily
Both thrive in moderate light and help purify indoor air
Boston Fern
Similar humidity preferences and non-competitive root systems
Rubber Plant
Compatible light requirements and both are easy-care houseplants
Philodendron
Similar watering needs and both tolerate indirect light well
Snake Plant
Complementary care schedules - snake plant needs less water
ZZ Plant
Both are low-maintenance and tolerate similar indoor conditions
English Ivy
Similar trailing growth habit and compatible light preferences
Keep Apart
Fiddle Leaf Fig
Requires much brighter light and can overshadow smaller plants
Cactus
Opposite watering needs - cacti need dry conditions while spider plants need consistent moisture
Orchid
Requires specialized potting medium and different humidity levels
Pests & Disease Resistance
Resistance
Very disease resistant, occasional leaf tip browning from water quality
Common Pests
Spider mites, aphids, scale insects, whiteflies
Diseases
Root rot from overwatering, leaf tip burn from fluoride in water