The Spider Plant is a member of the Lily Family. The reason it is called the spider plant is because the way the leaves spread. Another name that you might hear it called is the Airplane Plant. This is because of the propeller like leaves.
Origin:It comes from West Africa. Capetown was a popular place to stop when traveling back from China. Souvenir plants included the spider plant and that is how it came to America!
Nutrition: A caution when watering the spider plant is using tap water. This is because some tap water has high fluoride levels. They put this in water to prevent tooth decay but is not friendly for your Spider Plant!
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