- Easy Care
- Light Preference/Tolerated (Bright Indirect Light, Medium Light)
- Average Watering Needs
- Mature Height 12-15 Inches
- Pet Safe
The Green Spider plant (Chlorophytum comosum) is a flowering perennial, native to tropical South Africa. This popular houseplant features thin, ribbon-like leaves that grow from a central point and bend downward, giving it the appearance of a spider. The Spider Plant is able to produce long flower stalks that also come from the central rosette growth point. This plant is loved by houseplant enthusiasts because it’s among one of the easiest houseplants to grow. It also goes by the names “Airplane Plant”, “Ribbon Plant” and “Spider Ivy”.
Best Locations For Growing Green Spider Plant
The cascading nature of the foliage and the long flower stalks make it a great plant for high spaces like up on a shelf or hanging in a basket. The easy-care nature of the Spider Plant makes it a perfect addition to any office or household.
Green Spider Plant Sunlight Requirements
Spider Plant ‘Green’ prefers medium-bright indirect light. It does not like to be in bright direct sunlight, which can cause browning tips or scorched leaves. Place your Spider Plant in a window with east or west exposure for best growth results.
Green Spider Plant Care
This plant grows fairly quickly and will need to be repotted about once every other year. Pick a well-draining, loamy houseplant potting mix. Spider Plant ‘Green’ isn’t particular about soil pH.
Watering Green Spider Plant
During the growing season, keep your plant’s soil moist to encourage growth and blooms. Spider Plant ‘Green’ tolerates average household humidity and temperatures, but can be picky about water. Browning tips could be caused by harsh salts and chemicals in some public tap waters. If you see browning leaf tips, try switching to filtered water.
Feeding Green Spider Plant
Fertilize Green Spider Plant up to twice per month during the spring and summer growing season. In order to avoid overfertilization, don’t feed during the winter months.
Green Spider Plant Information
| Light Exposure: Bright Indirect Light, Medium Light |
| Care Requirements: Easy |
| Watering Requirements: Average - When the top 2 inches of the soil dries out. |
| Pet Friendly: Yes |
| Kid Friendly: Yes |
| Air Purifier: Low |
| Habit: Clumping |
| Growth Rate: Fast |
| Mature Height: 12-15 inches |
| Mature Spread: 12-24 inches |
| Flowering: Yes |
| Flower Color(s): White |
| Flower Shade/Description: White, Starry Flowers |
| Fragrant: |
| Foliage Type: Variegated |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Foliage Description: Solid Green or Variegated with Stripes Of White or Yellow. |
| Temperature: 60° - 75°F (16° - 24°C) |
| Humidity: Average to Above Average (40% - 80% |
| Common Name: Green Spider Plant |
| Other Name(s): Spider Plant, Airplane Plant, Spider Ivy |
| Scientific Name: Chlorophytum comosum |
| Plant Type: House Plant |
- SKU:
- Spider_Green-HP
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Known As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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Plant Addicts Guarantee (Included On All Plant Orders)
Plant Addicts always guarantees your plant(s) will arrive happy & healthy. However, plant(s) are being shipped through the mail & sometimes accidents happen. If the plant is dead, has dried out roots or the incorrect item was shipped, just notify Plant Addicts within 3 days upon delivery. We may ask for pictures but will try to make it as easy as possible for you. Please note, plant(s) with damaged branches or wilted leaves will not qualify for this guarantee. Plants are very resilient and will rebound quickly when cared for correctly.
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Guide: How to Care for Your New Plant(s)
Plant Addicts Warranty - 1 Year (Extra Purchase Required)
We encourage all plant lovers to purchase the Plant Addicts Warranty, whether you're a new gardener or an expert. There are many variables outside of anyone's control that can cause a plant to die. Hungry animals, drought, poor soil conditions, over watering, diseases & pests are all good examples of what can cause plants to die. The Plant Addicts Warranty is a 1 year warranty protecting you from all of the unknowns and will replace your plant if something were to happen to it.
The warranty is purchased on a per plant basis and must be purchased at the same time as the plant(s). We will cover 100% of the price of the plant, but the warranty does not cover shipping costs. SImply let us know if your plant has died within 1 year of receiving it and we will get you a new one shipped out as soon as possible (depending on the time of the year and availability). We may ask for photos for documentation purposes, but we try to make the process as easy as possible.
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Plant Shipping
Below are some factors we consider when determining when to ship the plants depending on the timing of the order.
Winter to Early Spring
We ship only when it's warm enough to plant in your growing zone.
Sometimes plants aren't completely ready to sell and ship in early spring. We will wait until the plants are ready before shipping so you don't get a subpar product.
For Southern plants we will be able to ship much earlier than plants coming from our northern nursery.
Summer
If there is extreme heat we may delay shipping for a week or several weeks.
We review what areas the plants are traveling through as well as your location.
Fall into Winter
We’ll ship plants out all the way up to the end of the fall planting season!
Winter
Get your order in early to reserve your plants for Spring planting!
Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an automated email with tracking information.
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Planter Shipping
Standard Colors: 2-3 business days
Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations