Light Requirements: Prefers bright, indirect light. It can tolerate lower light conditions, but variegation may fade. Avoid prolonged direct sun, which can scorch the leaves.
Watering Needs: Water when the top inch of soil feels dry. It prefers evenly moist soil but is forgiving of occasional underwatering. Avoid letting it sit in soggy soil, which may lead to root rot.
Soil Preference: Use a well-draining all-purpose houseplant potting mix. Adding some perlite or pumice improves drainage and aeration.
How to Fertilize: Fertilize during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced liquid houseplant fertilizer diluted to half strength every 4–6 weeks. Reduce or skip fertilization in fall and winter.
Hardiness Zone: Suitable for USDA Hardiness Zones 9–11. It is typically grown indoors in most climates but can be grown outdoors in warm, frost-free areas.
Pet Safety: Non-toxic to cats and dogs. It is safe for pets, though cats are often attracted to the long, grassy leaves and may chew on them.
Additional Care Tips: Spider plants are known for their arching foliage and baby “pups” on long runners. They benefit from occasional trimming to remove browned tips, often caused by fluoride or chlorine in tap water—use distilled or rainwater if needed. Repot every 1–2 years or when rootbound. Propagate easily by planting offsets in moist soil or water.
