Spider plant
Chlorophytum comosum

Family: Asparagaceae

What it is like

A herb that keeps growing from year to year. It grows 30 cm high and spreads 50 cm wide. The stems are erect and slender. They are wiry and arches over. The leaves are long and like straps. They are at the base of the plant. They have yellow and green stripes. The flowers are small and white.

Also put in the family Anthericaceae and Liliaceae.

Where it is found

It is best in light to medium, well-drained, moist soil. It needs a protected shaded position.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Asia, Australia, East Africa, Guam, Iran, Korea, Middle East, Pacific, Slovenia, Southern Africa, St Helena, Tuvalu, Uganda, Zimbabwe

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit, tubers, root

How it is grown

Plants can be grown from offsets.

Its other names

Local names

čopasta zelenčica, Nalwebe

Synonyms

Chlorophytum gazense Rendle; Chlorophytum sparsiflorum Baker;