Common Name: Spider Plant, Ribbon Plant, Airplane Plant
Origin: Native to Southern Africa
Description:
The Spider Plant (Chlorophytum comosum) is one of the easiest and most rewarding indoor plants, loved for its long, arching green-and-white striped leaves and cascading baby plantlets. Perfect for hanging baskets, shelves, or tabletops, it’s an ideal choice for beginners or busy households.
Available for Sydney delivery and Australia-wide shipping, Spider Plants are excellent natural air-purifiers and thrive in a wide range of indoor conditions. They add instant greenery to homes, apartments, and offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and beyond.
🌱 Care Tips:
- Light: Grows in low to bright, indirect light. Avoid harsh direct sun.
- Water: Keep soil slightly moist but not soggy; allow the top layer to dry between waterings.
- Humidity: Average household humidity is fine. Tolerates drier air better than most ferns.
- Temperature: Ideal range is 16°C–27°C (60°F–80°F). Protect from frost.
- Soil: Well-draining potting mix with added perlite.
- Fertiliser: Feed every 4–6 weeks during spring and summer with a diluted liquid fertiliser.
- Pet Friendly: ✅ Yes. Safe for cats and dogs.