Plant profile

Spider plant (Chlorophytum comosum)

Light, moisture, leaf-tip care, and propagation for Chlorophytum comosum.

Quick answer

Spider plant adapts well indoors. Give it medium or bright filtered light, keep the mix evenly but not continuously wet, and reduce watering in winter.

Scientific name
Chlorophytum comosum
Habit
Arching, cascading
Propagation
Plantlets or division
Common sign
Brown leaf tips

Light and placement

Medium light is suitable; protect leaves from prolonged harsh direct sun. Hanging containers show the arching leaves and plantlets well.

Moisture

Keep the root zone from staying saturated. Reduce watering as winter growth and evaporation slow.

Brown tips

Leaf-tip browning can have several causes, including mineral accumulation, dry conditions, or inconsistent moisture. Check the pattern and recent care before changing everything.

Propagation

Root developed plantlets in a small container or divide a mature clump during repotting.