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Spider Plant

Chlorophytum comosum

Also known as: Airplane Plant

ðŸū Pet-safeAsparagaceaeVery easy to propagate

A complete guide to growing and propagating Spider Plant: its care needs, how to take cuttings and root them, how long propagation takes, and how to fix the most common problems.

Spider Plant care at a glance

☀ïļ Light
Bright, indirect light; tolerates lower light.
💧 Water
Keep lightly moist; let top inch dry. Sensitive to fluoride — use filtered water.
ðŸŠī Soil
Standard well-draining potting mix.
ðŸ’Ļ Humidity
Average humidity is fine.
ðŸū Toxicity
Non-toxic and pet-safe.

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How to propagate Spider Plant

Plantlets (spiderettes)

Difficulty: Very easyTimeline: Roots in 1-2 weeks; one of the fastest plants to propagate.
  1. Locate a plantlet (baby spider) on the end of a runner.
  2. Either snip it off and root it, or pin it (still attached) onto a nearby pot of soil.
  3. Keep the soil moist until roots establish, then cut the runner.

Common Spider Plant problems & fixes

Brown leaf tips

Fluoride/chlorine in tap water or salt buildup. Use filtered water and flush the soil.

Pale, washed-out leaves

Too much direct sun. Move to brighter indirect light.

No babies/runners

Plant may be too young, over-potted, or under-lit. Be patient and give bright indirect light.

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Toxicity notes are a general guide based on ASPCA-style classifications — if a pet ingests any houseplant, contact your vet. Care needs vary with your home's conditions.