Spider Plant
Chlorophytum comosum
Malay names: Lili Paris
Tough indoor plant; adapts to water culture/LECA; produces many plantlets for propagation.
🌞 Light & Temperature
Light: Bright indirect light; tolerates some shade
Temperature: 20–34°C
🪴 Container & Medium
Container: Passive LECA hydroculture; bright, indirect light; allow air gap at crown.
Medium / Solution: Medium: LECA hydroculture; Solution: pH 6.0–6.5, EC 0.6–1.2 mS/cm
💧 Watering / Solution Maintenance
Schedule: Top-up weekly; flush monthly
Top-up: Maintain small reservoir below crown
pH 6.0–6.5; EC 0.6–1.2 mS/cm
🧪 Nutrients
Type: Dilute foliage nutrient
Frequency: Every 3–4 weeks
Dosage/EC: EC 0.6–1.2 mS/cm; pH 6.0–6.5
🍓 Harvest
Start: Plantlets form under bright light
Seasonality: Year-round indoors
Duration: Continuous
Harvest Indicators: Plantlets with roots
Tips: Snip and root plantlets in water or LECA.
🌱 Propagation
Plantlets (spiderettes) root easily.
🐛 Pests & Diseases
- Mealybugs/scale: Manual removal; neem 0.5%
🌦️ Seasonal Notes (Malaysia)
Very tolerant indoors; avoid strong midday sun.
📝 System Notes
Keep crown dry; flush to prevent salt buildup.
💡 Extra Care Tips
- Provide bright light to encourage plantlets
- Trim brown tips (often mineral sensitivity)
Note
EC and pH are guidelines—adjust to plant response and your water source. In monsoon humidity, increase airflow and reduce overcrowding to limit disease.