spider plant

Striped leaf propagator

Spider plant is a common houseplant with long, narrow leaves that arch outward from the center, often with white or cream striping.

It gets its name from the small plantlets it produces on trailing stems, which dangle like spiders on threads.

Hardy and forgiving, spider plants tolerate neglect and low light, making them popular for beginners: The spider plant in my office has survived years of irregular watering.

houseplant

potting

Placing in soil vessels

soil · propagation · stolons · plantlets · pups · runners · hanging basket · windowsill · indoor · low-maintenance

variegated

striped

Having contrasting bands

streaks · patterned · leaves · foliage · contrast · curly · bonnie · arching · cascading

ornamental

decorative

Serving to beautify

greenery · aesthetic · display · macramé · planter · centerpiece · arrangement · vertical garden · architectural · sculptural

air-purifying

formaldehyde

Colorless pungent preservative gas

  • benzeneAromatic hydrocarbon solvent
  • xyleneDimethylbenzene industrial solvent
  • tolueneAromatic solvent from petroleum

indoor air quality · filtration · oxygenate · non-toxic · green living · eco-friendly

Categories
Opposites
ease of care

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growth habit

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plant type/structure

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Spore-spreading vascular plant

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Family

plant, plants, spider, spiders

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G