Care guide · easy care
How to care for Spider Plant
Chlorophytum comosum
Written by Benjamin — a plant parent, not a search engine.
How often should I water Spider Plant, and what light does it need?
Spider plants are safe for pets, forgiving to beginners, and pump out baby plantlets you can propagate. Water when the top inch dries. Water it every 5–7 days while it is growing and every 8–12 days in winter, always checking the soil first. Give it medium light. It is non-toxic to cats and dogs — more detail below.
Last updated August 14, 2026
At a glance
- Watering style
- evenly moist
- 5–7 days growing · 8–12 days winter
- Light
- Medium light
- Pet safety
- Non-toxic to pets
The short version
The one-sentence rule
Brown tips usually mean tap-water minerals or dry air. Water when the top inch is dry.
Light, made concrete
What medium light actually means
Medium light — a meter or two from a north or east window, bright but no harsh sun. The sweet spot for most common houseplants.
Pet safety
Is Spider Plant toxic to cats or dogs?
No — Generally considered non-toxic to pets. It is not considered toxic to pets, but any plant can upset a sensitive stomach, so it is still not a salad bar.
Good to know
Who this plant is for
- ✓pet households
- ✓beginners
- ✓fast propagation
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