Chlorophytum Comosum
Spider Plant (Airplane Plant)
Liliaceae
This plant comes from South Africa where it evolved roots that store water. It will tolerate hot dry conditions which makes it an ideal plant. It is well known for its spider babies.
Moisture - allow soil to dry between waterings
Light - medium light produces the best growth
Temperature - average to somewhat cool temps are best but it tolerates hotter temps in most cases
Fertilize - 3 times during the summer with a 10-10-10 solution
Pests - keep an eye out for mites and scale
Repotting - need to repot fairly frequently because the thick roots will fill a pot fast. use an average well drained mix
Propagation - seed or plantlets
Tips - a mass of plantlets indicates the need for repoting... tends to get brown leaf tips quickly when water stressed... best display is a hanging basket