Live Plants: Spider Plant (Green)

The non-variegated Spider Plant (Chlorophytum comosum ‘Green’) is a rarer, solid green variety of the classic, easy-care houseplant. Instead of stripes, this version offers a lush, deep green, monochromatic look that fits modern interiors, offices, shelves, and hanging planters.

This fast-growing indoor plant thrives in bright, indirect light and well-draining soil. It tolerates occasional neglect, making it one of the best beginner houseplants available.

Compared to variegated spider plants, the solid green variety can handle slightly lower light conditions and often grows more vigorously under strong light or LED grow lights.

Why Choose the Green Spider Plant?

• Less common than variegated versions

• Low-maintenance indoor plant

• Fast-growing foliage

• Produces cascading baby spiderettes

• Excellent air-filtering houseplant

• Non-toxic to cats and dogs

• Ideal beginner plant

Light Requirements

Prefers bright, indirect light.
Tolerates medium light conditions.
Performs exceptionally well under full-spectrum LED grow lights, especially during Calgary winters.

Watering

Allow the top 1 inch of soil to dry between waterings.
Avoid letting the plant sit in standing water.
Well-draining indoor potting soil is recommended.

Growth & Habit

Arching, grass-like foliage with a clean green appearance.
Mature plants produce trailing offshoots (“spider babies”), perfect for propagation.