Common names
Spider Plants

Botanical name
Chlorophytum comosum

Care
Best in bright but indirect light. Water freely when growing but sparingly otherwise.
Prefers partial shade
Prefers well-drained soil

Notes
As the plants mature they send out thin stems up to 2 feet long. Small star shaped flowers may appear or rosettes of leaves giving the plant the appearance of spiders dangling from strings. This house plant placed in the top three of houseplants that are efficient at the removal of formaldehyde from indoor air.