Spider Plant
Spider Plant
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Chlorophytum comosum
Airplane Plant, Ribbon Plant, Hen-and-Chicks, Mala Madre
1
–
2 feet
1
–
2 feet
Full Shade
Low
Flowering
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About This Plant
Shade. Nearly evergreen, with lily-like strap leaves. Usually used as a potted plant — and a very easy and forgiving one — spider plant has also proven useful in outdoor settings in the San Antonio area. It fills difficult shady spots under live oaks, around AC condensers and poorly drained side-yards in the thin soils of northern San Antonio.
“Mala Madre” and “Hen-and-Chickens” refers to the plant’s tendency to constantly drop off plantlets that develop adventitious roots, enabling it to form an effective spreading mass or groundcover, often without supplemental water.
“Vittatum” and “Variegatum” are the two variegated cultivars.
Maintenance
Leaves may suffer damage during extreme freezes. Spider plant prefers consistent social moisture, but in shady spots it tolerates neglect.
Features
Plant Type:
Groundcover
Size:
1-2' H, 1-2' W
Sunlight Requirements:
Full Shade
Soil Types:
Clay, Well drained
Wildlife:
Flower Color:
Green, White
Bloom Time:
February, March
Freeze Hardy:
Yes
Invasive:
No
Caution:
None
Coupon Eligible:
No
This plant goes well with
Quercus buckleyi
Ajuga reptans
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