- Spider plant
Botanical name: chlorophytum capense
Beginner friendly?: yes
Average size at maturity: about 1 ft in height and 2 ft in width
Bloom time: spring, summer
Hardy zone: zones 9-10
Flower color: white/cream
Foliage color: green/yellow/white
Growth rate: reaches full maturity in first growing season
Pruning instructions: deadhead as needed
Propagation methods: cut a stem just below a node and place in water until roots start to emerge
Landscape use: shade garden, companion plant, patios and porches
Light needs: 3-6 hours of sun per day
Special features: health benefits
Watering instructions: allow soil to partially dry between waterings
Fertilizing instructions : use 10-10-10 after planting and repeat once a month throughout the growing season
Best time to plant: year-round
Best type of soil: organic potting soil
Companion plants: jade plant, peace lily, ferns
Toxicity level: potentially mildly toxic if ingested
Invasive species: no
