Plants/Easy
Spider Plant
Chlorophytum comosum
Spider plants are cheerful, adaptable, and famously easy to propagate. Once mature, they send out long stems with tiny plantlets — 'spiderettes' — that can be snipped off and rooted.
They tolerate a wide range of conditions and are one of the safest houseplants around pets and children.
Common problems
Brown leaf tips
Fluoride and chlorine build-up. Water with rainwater or leave tap water out overnight.
Full guide: Brown Leaf Tips →Pale, washed-out leaves
Too much direct sun. Move to bright but indirect light.
No baby plants
Needs to be slightly root-bound and receive consistent bright light before it will produce spiderettes.
Questions, answered
How do I propagate a spider plant?+
Cut a plantlet from the runner and either root it in water or press it onto damp soil until roots form.
Are spider plants pet safe?+
Yes — they are considered non-toxic to cats and dogs.
Why does my spider plant have brown tips?+
Usually a reaction to fluoride in tap water. Switch to filtered or rainwater.