| The Spider Plant (Chlorophytum comosum) |
 Order: Asparagales The Spider Plant (Chlorophytum comosum) is a native to South Africa. This plants have long narrow leaves that are 20–40 cm (8–15 in) long and 5–20 mm (0.2–0.8 in) broad, which grow from a central rosette. At the spot where a leaf would normally develop a node, these plants will produce adventitious roots down into the soil, and new above ground shoots. Spider Plant also produces branched stolons with small white flowers and baby plantlets. Spider Plant is a popular houseplant. The most widely grown is the variegated cultivar 'Variegatum', with one or two broad yellowish-white bands running along the length of each leaf, but natural, entirely green plants are also grown. The Spider Plant is an especially popular plant with beginners, as Spider Plant is easy to grow and propagate and is very tolerant of neglect, being able to thrive in a wide range of conditions. Spider plants have also been shown to reduce indoor air pollution. |
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