Spider Plant
Chlorophytum comosum (Thunb.) Jacques · Asparagaceae
Safe for cats and dogs
Also known as Ribbon Plant, Anthericum, Spider Ivy
Pet safety
Safe for cats and dogs. ASPCA lists this plant as non-toxic to dogs and cats.
Source: ASPCA (matched at species level).
Care
- LightMedium / part shade – Bright indirect
- WaterLet the top inch dry
- HumidityAverage household
- Temperature13°C – 27°C · 55°F – 81°F
- DifficultyEasy
- SoilStandard potting mix
- FertilizingMonthly, growing season
Size & habit
- Mature height (indoor) 30–60 cm
- Habit
- Growth rateFast
Common problems
Propagation
Sources
- Taxonomy GBIF #2774846
- Toxicity ASPCA (matched at species level)
- Care references Cross-checked — see methodology.
- Image AI illustration from a photograph by Dtarazona (derivative work by Peter coxhead) , licensed Public domain , via Wikimedia Commons .