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- Typically Grown in Hanging Baskets
- One Of The Most Adaptable Houseplants
- Grows Up To 3 Feet Tall
- Thrives in Bright Light, But Tolerates Low Light
This will be your new favorite house plant. It is highly adaptable and easy to grow. Wherever you go, the Spider Plant can come too! It is named for its spider-like appearance. It has a mounded growing habit and, on its ends, spiderettes hang from the mother plant. Also known as airplane plant, St. Bernard's lily, spider ivy and ribbon plant. It is Native to South Africa.
Best Locations For Growing Spider Plants
This is one of the most versatile house plants. You can place it wherever your heart desires. It is a favorite for family rooms, kitchens, and offices.
Spider Plant Sunlight Requirements
Bright indirect sunlight is optimal for the Spider Plant to flourish. Near any window is tolerable.
Spider Plant Care
Plant in a pot that is one to two inches larger than the plant. Repot every other year to a pot that is one to two sizes larger than the current pot. Plan in a general-purpose potting soil. When pruning, be sure to cut from the base. Remove any spent or diseased foliage as necessary.
Watering Spider Plants
Water this plant regularly but ensure it is not soggy. Allow it to dry out in between watering.
Feeding Spider Plants
An all-purpose, water soluble fertilizer, that is specifically for house plants should be used. Apply each month and use sparingly.
- SKU:
- SPDPT
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 Know 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 Know 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 Know As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 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 Know As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Know 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 Know 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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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
Plant Shipping
Time of Order:
Summer Shipping
- If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.
- We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location
Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.
It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.