Listed as one of NASA air filtering plants
Classification: Foliage house plant
House Plant Group: Baby-bearing plant
Character: Quick growing, attractive arching leaves, small white flowers
Safe for pets? Yes
Varieties:
- Chlorophytum comosum
- Chlorophytum comosum mandaianum
- Chlorophytum comosum variegatum
- Chlorophytum comosum vittatum (Spider plant – St. Bernard’s lily)
Plant Care:
- Temperature: Average warmth
- Light: Well-lit but away from direct sunlight
- Water: Water liberally
- Repotting: Repot if necessary with either Serbajadi Organic Peat Moss or Serbajadi Multi-Purpose Compost
- Fertilizer: Serbajadi Plant Food Organic Plus 23 Growing Fertilisers (750gm)
Plant issues:
- Leaves with brown tips: Not enough nutrients
- Yellowing & leaf fall: Too much heat and too little light
- Leaves curled with brown spots & edges. Some yellowing & leaf fall: Not enough watering
Pests:
- Aphids: Spray the plant with high pressure water followed by Serbajadi Neem Spray Extra Strength