C. comosum is native to South Africa. It forms 1 to 3 feet high clumps of soft, curving leaves like long, broad grass blades.
| Plant Types: | Interior Plant, Perennial |
| Light: | Shade to Partial Sun |
| Height: | 6 inches to 1 foot |
| Width: | 1 foot to 3 feet |
| Zones: | 13a to 15b |
| Bloom Color: | White |
| Bloom Seasons: | Early spring, Mid spring, Late spring, Early summer, Mid summer, Late summer, Early fall, Mid fall, Late fall, Early winter, Mid winter, Late winter |
| Leaf Color: | Green, Variegated, Yellow |
| Special Features: | Attractive foliage, Not North American native |
| Shape: | Rounded |
| Type of Soil Preferred: | Acidic, Clay, Loamy, Neutral, Sandy, Slightly-Alkaline, Well-Drained |
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Propagation is extremely easy with the species C. comosum. The Spider Plant produces miniature copies of the mother plant on the ends of long stems. These daughter plants can be planted in pots.
Relative of the lily that is generally grown as a houseplant due to its sensitivity to frost. Some species will grow as tall as 3 ft.
White, 6-petaled flowers are borne in long clusters in summer.
Grows in any soil. Water freely during the growing season, moderately at other times.
Fertilization is not generally required for good plant output.
Pruning is not usually necessary.
Tip burn can occur from excess salts, dry soil, or fluoride.