Spider Plants: Easy Air-Purifying Houseplants for Hanging Baskets

Spider Plants or Airplane Plants produce arched green and pale yellow stems 12–18 inches long. Under a year old, they may produce tiny white summer flowers. Especially nice in hanging baskets.

Planting

• Soil-based potting mix in bright to moderate light, not direct hot sun.
• Average room temperature and humidity.

Care

• Growth phase: water occasionally; once mature (within a year), water moderately.
• Spring/summer: keep soil moist; don't let dry out.
• Fertilize twice monthly spring/summer; avoid overfertilization.

Pests and Diseases

• Tip burn from dry soil or salt/fluoride in tap water. Keep soil slightly moist; avoid fluoridated water.
• Brown discs on leaves: remove residue with fingernail every few days.

Recommended Varieties

Common: Ribbon Plant and Spider Ivy.

Wit & Wisdom

Keep spider plants on your desk to reduce indoor pollutants.