Spider plant care

Chlorophytum comosum needs bright light with no direct sun. Check the soil before you water.

This is general care advice. Check the label of your plant. Keep toxic plants away from pets and children.

Care at a glance

Botanical name: Chlorophytum comosum
Other names: Airplane plant, Ribbon plant
Light: Bright light, no direct sun. Put it in bright indirect light, for example near an east window. Direct sun can scorch the leaves.
Soil check: Every 5 to 9 days in the growing season. The app learns the real time.
Humidity: Medium humidity
Feeding: Feed once a month in spring and summer. Do not feed in winter.

How does the soil feel 2 to 3 cm below the top?

Push a finger 2 to 3 cm into the soil. Feel if it is dry, damp or wet.

Dry: no soil sticks to your finger. Water the plant.
Damp: a little soil sticks to your finger. It feels cool. Do not water yet.
Wet: soil sticks to your finger and feels soggy, or you see water. Do not water. Check the drainage.

Do not water on a fixed day. Test the soil first. Read the soil check guide.

Use normal potting soil with some perlite for drainage.

Brown leaf tips are common. They come from salts in the water or from dry soil. Use rainwater if you can.
Pale, flat leaves mean too little light. Move the plant to a brighter place.
Plant the small plantlets in soil to make new plants.

Not toxic to cats and dogs. Keep it away from pets that chew plants.