How to Care for Chlorophytum comosum

Korean name: 클로로피텀

Known for its unique ability to produce 'babies' quickly, this plant is also called the 'spider plant.' It has excellent air purification abilities and is safe for pets.

Key facts

• Category: Air-purifying plant
• Difficulty: Easy
• Where to keep: indoors
• Native to: South Africa
• Growth rate: Fast
• Pets: No known toxicity, so it is fine to keep around pets.
• Air purifying: Helps clean indoor air.
• Flower meaning: loveliness, vitality
• Traits: air purification, pet safe, easy propagation

Care Guide

• Light: Prefers bright indirect light
• Watering: Water when the surface of the soil is dry.
• Soil: Well-draining general soil
• Humidity: Moderate humidity
• Temperature: 15~25°C
• Fertilizer: Once a month in spring to summer

Common questions

How often should you water Chlorophytum comosum?

Water when the surface of the soil is dry. Roughly every 7 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Chlorophytum comosum?

It likes Prefers bright indirect light. You can grow it indoors. Use Well-draining general soil.

Is Chlorophytum comosum safe around pets?

No known toxicity, so it is fine to keep around pets.

Is Chlorophytum comosum good for beginners?

Difficulty: Easy. It is forgiving enough for a first plant. Keep it around 15~25°C. Humidity: Moderate humidity. Fertilise Once a month in spring to summer.