Spider Plant care guide
Chlorophytum comosum
Short version: bright indirect; scorches in hot sun, and water evenly moist in summer, drier in winter. The full care profile is below, and it is the same data PlantRx uses to build this plant's watering schedule inside the app.
Spider Plant care at a glance
| Light | Bright indirect; scorches in hot sun |
|---|---|
| Water | Evenly moist in summer, drier in winter |
| Soil | Standard potting mix |
| Humidity | Any |
| Temperature | 55–81°F |
| Toxicity | Pet-safe |
How often should you water a Spider Plant?
Evenly moist in summer, drier in winter. That is the single thing most likely to kill it — more houseplants die from the watering can than from anything else. In PlantRx, saving this plant to your garden turns that line into a dated reminder that shifts with your local forecast.
How much light does a Spider Plant need?
Bright indirect; scorches in hot sun. Keep the soil (standard potting mix) and humidity (any) matched to that, and hold the room between 55–81°F.
Is Spider Plant safe for cats and dogs?
Pet-safe. It is one of the entries PlantRx labels pet-safe. This is general guidance, not veterinary advice: if an animal or child has eaten any part of a plant, call a vet or a poison line rather than relying on an app.
Grower's note
Brown tips are usually tap-water fluoride — try filtered or rain water.
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