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Spider Plant

Chlorophytum comosum

beginner 🐾 Pet safe

One of the safest plants for homes with cats and dogs. Produces long arching stems tipped with miniature plantlets (spiderettes) — easy to propagate and share.

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7 days

Watering frequency

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Medium to bright indirect

Light requirement

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medium

Humidity need

📋 Care Summary

Water moderately. Let soil dry slightly between waterings. Produces 'babies' when happy.

⭐ Pro Tip

Pot up the baby spiderettes directly into moist soil for instant new plants.

🚨 Common Problems

  • Brown tips from fluoride
  • Pale leaves in low light
  • No babies — needs more light

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