Spider Plant Chlorophytum comosum

Group: Foliage PlantType of Plant: MonocotLeaf Arrangement: Alternate, looks whorled Identification: Long narrow leaves may be variegated white or notBaby plants on tips of above ground stolonsStem is very compact, making leaves appear groupedStolons may be covered with small white flowers

Spider Plant Chlorophytum comosum Water: Soil may be kept thoroughly moist, or may be let to dry slightly

Light: Medium to bright filtered light. Only flowers if bright.

Propagation: Natural tip layering, may be grown in soil or water.

Culture: Plant is a Short Day Plant, needs to be leached occasionally to wash out mineral build-up

Problems: Tips brown due to fluoride in water or build up of salts in the soil. Mealy bug and scale insects.