COMMON NAME: Chlorophytum comosum (Spider Plant)

LIGHT: Bright indirect light; can adapt to medium light

WATERING: Allow soil to dry out about 3/4 of the way before watering again

SOIL: Quality all-purpose potting mix; EarthMix® Proganix-I™ (indoor organic growing mix) or similar works well

FERTILIZING: Feed every 4–6 weeks during spring and summer with a balanced houseplant fertilizer

PRUNING: Trim brown tips and remove any dead or yellowing leaves; cut back plantlets if desired

EXTRA NOTES: Easy to propagate from plantlets; great for hanging baskets or shelves

PET SAFE? Non-toxic

CHILD SAFE? Non-toxic

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