Spider Plant — Growing reference
| Scientific name | Chlorophytum comosum |
|---|---|
| First harvest or flowering (days) | 30–60 |
| Measured from | Transplant |
| Plant spacing (cm) | 30.5–45.7 |
| Mature height (cm) | 30.5–45.7 |
| Mature spread (cm) | 45.7–91.4 |
| USDA hardiness zones | 9–11 |
| Light | Shade |
| Water | Moderate |
| Sowing method | Cutting |
Growing directions
Root spiderette plantlets in water or moist soil and plant in any moist, well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil in partial to deep shade — spider plant is one of the world's most popular houseplants and a valuable outdoor shade groundcover in tropical and subtropical gardens, producing fountains of long, arching, strap-like leaves (solid green or with bold cream-white centers or margins) and long, arching stolons tipped with miniature plantlets that root wherever they contact moist soil. In zone 9b–11 it grows as a naturalized groundcover in deep shade under trees, producing a lush carpet that requires almost no care. It tolerates deep shade, inconsistent watering, and low soil fertility better than almost any other shade groundcover. The variegated form (cream-and-green striped) is especially bright in dark shade. NASA studies identified spider plant as one of the most effective air-purifying houseplants, removing formaldehyde and other volatile organic compounds from indoor air.
Source and local conditions
Typical planning ranges from OpenPlantDB (CC0). Cultivar, climate, season and growing method can change these values. Confirm the seed label and local guidance before planting.
Source & verification
OpenPlantDB · CC0