Chlorophytum Comosum: Care and Benefits

Chlorophytum Comosum, commonly known as Spider Plant, is a resilient and adaptable houseplant with arching green and white striped leaves. It is easy to grow and is non-toxic to pets.

Chlorophytum Comosum FAQ

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What does Chlorophytum comosum mean?

Chlorophytum Comosum means the “hairy green plant,” is an evergreen perennial native to tropical South Africa and belongs to the Asparagaceae family. Spider plants produce a rosette of thin, long, solid green leaves, but the spider plant varieties with variegated leaves are more popular. Spider plants go by many common names, including:

Where does Chlorophytum comosum grow?

It is native to tropical and Southern Africa but has become naturalized in other parts of the world, including Western Australia and Bangladesh. Chlorophytum comosum is easy to grow as a houseplant because of its resilience, but it can be sensitive to the fluoride in tap water, which commonly gives it "burnt tips".

Is Chlorophytum comosum easy to grow?

Some would argue for other “easy to grow” houseplants like the Sansevieria cylindrica (snake plant), ZZ plant, or Cast Iron Aspidistra elatior, but it ranks right up there. Even if you have never had success with indoor plants, you are bound to do well with Chlorophytum comosum. However, you will likely end up with more than you need!