Plant Care Orange Spider Plant

Orange Spider Plant

About Orange Spider Plant

A close relative of the popular spider plant, the Mandarin Plant has dark green leaves with a bright streak of orange in the center extending from the stem. Fortunately, they're just as easy to care for and will tolerate all sorts of growing conditions!

Taxonomy

Chlorophytum orchidastrum
Chlorophytum
Asparagaceae
Asparagales

Also known as

Fire Flash

How to care for Orange Spider Plant

💦 Water

How often to water your Orange Spider Plant

Water needs for Orange Spider Plant
0.5 cups
every 9

Orange Spider Plant needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Calculate water needs of Orange Spider Plant

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Orange Spider Plant in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Orange Spider Plant: 6ft from a window
6ft or less from
a window

Orange Spider Plant can tolerate being far from a window and light source.

Place it less than 6 feet from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Orange Spider Plant in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Orange Spider Plant

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Orange Spider Plant: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Orange Spider Plant after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

Orange Spider Plant prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Orange Spider Plant Water Frequency →

Orange Spider Plant Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Orange Spider Plant can tolerate being far from a window and light source. Place it less than 6 feet from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Orange Spider Plant Light Requirements →

Orange Spider Plant Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Orange Spider Plant is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.


💨 Humidity

Orange Spider Plant doesn’t require additional humidity. Plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves, so the best way to provide humidity for your plants is through watering the soil.

Orange Spider Plant Humidity Needs →


🪴 Soil

Orange Spider Plant does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Best Soil Mix for Orange Spider Plant →

When and How to Successfully Repot Orange Spider Plant →


💩 Fertilizer

Orange Spider Plant should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Orange Spider Plant →


❄️ Dormancy

  • Temperature dependent
  • Based on plant health
    • Depending on their conditions, your Orange Spider Plant may go dormant. Dormancy in this species is typically in response to poor light or a lack of water. You’ll know your plant has gone dormant when their growth slows down substantially. Depending on the cause, your plant can be coaxed out of dormancy by increasing their access to light or watering more often.


🌎 Native Region

Orange Spider Plant is native to Tropical and Subtropical Africa, Australia, and Asia.


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Orange Spider Plant can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 10a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Orange Spider Plant Temperature Tolerance →


🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Orange Spider Plant, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!


🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


Care Summary for Orange Spider Plant

Orange Spider Plant

Orange Spider Plant


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 6ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

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