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Plant guide
Spider plant
Chlorophytum
Light
Bright indirect light. In strong sun the leaves turn yellow or brown.
Watering
Water thoroughly once the soil has dried slightly, less often in winter. Don't leave water in the saucer. Rainwater is better: fluoride in tap water browns the tips.
Air
Ordinary room humidity and moderate warmth. In very dry air next to a radiator the leaf tips turn brown.
Toxic?
Cats: Not toxic · Dogs: Not toxic — More about pets
People: Not listed as poisonous.
This is normal
- Babies on long stems are how it spreads. Once they touch soil, they root.
- Thick, fleshy roots — that's where it stores water.
- A young plant usually won't flower or make babies until it's about a year old.
Watch out for
Fluoride and chlorine in waterSalt build-upScale insectMealybug
How often for your pot?Days and millilitres for your pot — counted like in the app.
Count it →Sources: RHS · Wisconsin Horticulture · Clemson HGIC · NC State Extension · ASPCA. Every line is checked against two of them.