Spider Plants or Airplane Plants produce arched green and pale yellow stems that extend to be 12-18 inches long. When less than a year old, Spider Plants may produce tiny white flowers during the summer. These easy-to-grow plants look especially nice in a hanging basket.

Planting

• Grow in soil-based potting mix in bright to moderate sunlight, but not directly facing hot sun. 
• Maintain average room temperature and humidity.

Care

• During growth, water occasionally; once fully developed (within one year), water moderately. 
• In the spring and summer months keep the soil moist.  Do not let soil dry out.
• Fertilize twice a month in the spring and summer, however, avoid overfertilization.

Pests/Diseases

• Prone to tip burn from dry soil or salt and fluoride found in some public water. Keep the soil slightly moist. Avoid using fluoridated water.
• To rid of the brown discs on leaves, use your fingernail to remove the brown residue every few days.

Recommended Varieties

Common varieties are the Ribbon Plant and Spider Ivy.

Wit & Wisdom

Keep spider plants on your desk to reduce indoor pollutants.