Plant Piks
GROW LIKE A PRO
HOUSE PLANT SERIES
Quick Care Guides
Plant Piks
SPIDER PLANT
(Chlorophhytum comosum) 
QUICK CARE GUIDE
GROW LIKE A PRO
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Keep soil slightly moist
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Somewhat drought tolerant, but take care not to over-watering​
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Chemicals in tap water, like flouride and chlorine, may cause leaf tips to turn brown
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PRO TIP: Fill a pitcher with tap water and let it sit for a few hours to air out the chemicals before watering OR use distilled water, if possible
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Indirect or partially shaded light
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Tolerant to full shade, but extended periods may cause growth to slow
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Keep away from full sun. This will cause foliage to wilt or even scorch
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Loamy soil with good drainage
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Ideal soil structure includes roughly 40% sand, 40% silt and 20% clay
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Consistency matters more than perfection.
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Classified by USDA as perennial, Zone 9.
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Do not tolerate temperatures below 50° Fahrenheit.
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In Missouri, they are considered annuals, making them more suited for indoor planting
