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Chlorophytum comosum, usually called spider plant or common spider plant due to its spider-like look, also known as spider ivy, airplane plant, [2] ribbon plant (a name it shares with Dracaena sanderiana), [3] and hen and chickens, [4] is a species of evergreen perennial flowering plant of the family Asparagaceae.
Chlorophytum (/ ˌ k l ɒr ə ˈ f aɪ t əm, ˌ k l ɔː-,-r oʊ-/, [3] [4]), sometimes colloquially referred to as the spider plants, is a genus of almost 200 species of evergreen perennial flowering plants in the century plant subfamily within the asparagus family. [5] The plants are native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa ...
Here’s everything you need to know to care for the spider plant. Spider Plant Highlights. Botanical Name: Chlorophytum comosum . Plant Family: Asparagus (Asparagaceae) Common Names: spider plant ...
Remember, the brighter and more distinct the striping, the healthier the plant. Water your spider plant completely and try to add some fertilizer or plant food to the soil to give your plant the ...
Cleome is a genus of flowering plants in the family Cleomaceae, commonly known as spider flowers, spider plants, spider weeds, or bee plants. [2] [3] Previously, it had been placed in the family Capparaceae, until DNA studies found the Cleomaceae genera to be more closely related to the Brassicaceae than the Capparaceae.
The graceful, spindly leaves of Chlorophytum comosum, or spider plant, make it a great option for hanging, and thanks to its low-maintenance care requirements, it’s beginner-friendly too.
Argiope aurantia is a species of spider, commonly known as the yellow garden spider, [2] [3] black and yellow garden spider, [4] golden garden spider, [5] writing spider, zigzag spider, zipper spider, black and yellow argiope, corn spider, Steeler spider, or McKinley spider. [6] The species was first described by Hippolyte Lucas in 1833.
Spider plant is a common name for several plants and may refer to: Chlorophytum comosum, the commonly cultivated houseplant; Chlorophytum, a genus of plants in the asparagus family; Saxifraga flagellaris, also known as whiplash saxifrage; Cleome, a genus of flowering plants