Chlorophytum comosum ' Spider Plant'

Chlorophytum, genus of about 150 species of flowering plants in the asparagus family (Asparagaceae).Chlorophytum comosum grows to about 60 centimetres (24 in) high. It has fleshy, tuberous roots, about 5–10 cm (2–4 in) long. The long narrow leaves reach a length of 20–45 cm (8–18 in) and are around 6–25 millimetres (0.2–1.0 in) wide. Flowers are produced in a long branched inflorescence, which can reach a length of up to 75 cm (30 in) and eventually bends downwards. Flowers initially occur in clusters of 1–6 at intervals along the stem (scape) of the inflorescence. Each cluster is at the base of a bract, which ranges from 2–8 cm (0.8–3.1 in) in length, becoming smaller towards the end of the inflorescence. 

  • Scientific Name: Chlorophytum comosum
  • Synonyms:  Anthericum comosum,  Hartwegia comosa  
  • Common Name: Spider Plant, Hen-and-chickens
  • Family: Asparagaceae 
  • Subfamily:  Agavoideae
  • Species: C. comosum
  • Genus: Chlorophytum




How to Grow and Care

 Caring for spider plants is easy. These tough plants tolerate lots of abuse, making them excellent candidates for newbie gardeners or those without a green thumb. Provide them with well-drained soil and bright, indirect light and they will flourish. Water them well but do not allow the plants to become too soggy, which can lead to root rot. In fact, spider plants prefer to dry out some between waterings. When caring for spider plants, also take into account that they enjoy cooler temperatures — around 55 to 65 F. (13-18 C.). Spider plants can also benefit from occasional pruning, cutting them back to the base.
Since spider plants prefer a semi-potbound environment, repot them only when their large, fleshy roots are highly visible and watering is difficult. Spider plants can be easily propagated as well through division of the mother plant or by planting the small spiderettes...- Learn more at  How to Grow and Care ' Spider Plant'



Origin: Chlorophytum comosum is native to South Africa. 

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