Spider Plant
Chlorophytum comosum
Family: AsparagaceaeNative: Southern and Western AfricaIdentified: Feb 7, 2026
A popular indoor plant featuring long, thin, arching green leaves that grow in a rosette. It produces long, wiry stems with small white flowers and baby plantlets called pups.
Learn more about Spider Plant in the encyclopedia →Care instructions
Thrives in bright, indirect light but can tolerate lower light levels. Water when the top inch of soil feels dry, typically once a week. Avoid overwatering to prevent root rot.