Spider Plant

Spider Plant is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!

How to Grow Spider Plant →

Benefits of Growing Spider Plant →

Common Spider Plant Problems →

Indoor Care Guide for Spider Plant →

Outdoor Care Guide for Spider Plant →

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.

Spider Plant Water Frequency →

Spider Plant Root Rot →

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 🏡.

Spider Plant Light Requirements →

Spider Plant Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

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.

Is Spider Plant Edible? →

Spider Plant Toxicity to Cats →

Spider Plant Toxicity to Dogs →

Spider Plant Toxicity to Humans →

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.

Spider Plant Humidity Needs →

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 Spider Plant →

Best Pots for Spider Plant →

When and How to Successfully Repot Spider Plant →

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 Spider Plant →

• Temperature dependent
• Based on plant health
  
  • Depending on their conditions, your 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.

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

Yes, you may see your Spider Plant bloom with the right amount of sunlight and water.

Spider Plant Flowers →

Is Spider Plant an Annual Plant? →

Is Spider Plant a Perennial Plant? →

Spider Plant Pollination Guide →

Common Spider Plant Flower Problems →

Spider Plant is a clumping plant, meaning new growth will emerge from the soil around the parent plant.

Spider Plant Lifecycle →

Spider Plant Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Spider Plant →

USDA Hardiness Zone
Spider Plant can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 9a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Spider Plant Temperature Tolerance →

Spider Plant Hardiness Zones →

Landscaping Ideas with Spider Plant →

When to Plant Spider Plant →

How to Plant Spider Plant →

Where to Plant Spider Plant →

Winter Care for Spider Plant →

Best Companion Plants for Spider Plant →

Is Spider Plant a Weed? →

Spider Plant can be propagated by division into new individual plants.

• Check to see if there is more than one plant. In some cases they may still be beneath the soil surface. If you feel confident, you may remove the soil to check for baby plantlets below!
• If there are multiple plants growing, unpot the plant and gently tug the plants apart, being careful not to disturb too many of the roots. They may be connected by large root segments which you may need to break to free the plantlet.
• Pot up the new plant in well-draining soil
• Repot the parent plant back into its original pot

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 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!

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.

• Common Bugs Affecting Spider Plant →

What Eats Spider Plant? →

• Drooping Spider Plant Leaves →
• Spider Plant Dropping Leaves →
• Spider Plant Mushy Leaves →
• Black Spots on Spider Plant →
• Brown Spots on Spider Plant →
• Spider Plant Leaves Falling Over →
• Spider Plant Leaves Curling →
• Spider Plant Yellow Leaves →
• Spider Plant Root Rot →
• Why Is My Spider Plant Wilting? →