SPIDER PLANT

About Spider Plants

During the summer, spider plants may produce tiny white flowers on long stems, as well as baby spider plants (offsets) called pups. The pups look like tiny spiders, hence the plant’s name!

NASA once highlighted spider plants for their reported air-purifying ability, though 

a large number of plants would be required to reap any benefits in the home. Nonetheless, they are a classic and attractive plant to add to your space, and every little bit helps!  

Planting

• Grow in a soil-based, well-draining potting mix. Spider plants like even moisture; they don’t like to be too dry or too wet.

• Keep plants in bright to moderate indirect sunlight. Spider plants do not appreciate direct, hot sunlight, which can burn their leaves, causing brown tips and spots.

• Spider plants grow fairly quickly and can easily become pot-bound. Plan to repot a spider plant about every other year.

• Spider plants can be grown outdoors as annuals during the summer. They look especially good along the edge of a container or bed, as long as they are kept out of direct sunlight.

Growing

• During initial growth, water occasionally; once fully developed (within one year), water moderately.

• In the spring and summer months, keep the soil moist to encourage growth. Do not let the soil dry out too much.

• Maintain average room temperature and humidity. Spider plants prefer temperatures between 55° and 80°F (13° to 27°C), which makes them a great indoor houseplant.

• Fertilize twice a month in the spring and summer; however, avoid overfertilization.

• See more Houseplant Growing Tips.