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Chlorophytum comosum · Houseplant
One of the easiest houseplants, with arching striped leaves and dangling baby plants on long stems. It forgives missed waterings and is safe around cats and dogs, which makes it a good first plant.
💧WaterWhen the top 1 in is dry (estimated)
☀️LightBright, indirect light
🐾PetsPet-safe
Care at a glance
- Light
- Bright, indirect light; tolerates medium light
- Water
- When the top 1 in is dry
- Soil
- General potting mix, well-drained
- Temperature
- 60–80 °F; avoid below 50 °F
- Pot size
- Move up one size when roots crowd the pot
- Container
- Hanging basket or pot with drainage
- Growth
- Fast; runners in spring and summer
- Lifespan
- Perennial, many years
When?
Any time of year works indoors; repot or root the babies in spring and summer for the quickest results.
Step by step
- Use a pot with drainage holes, or a hanging basket to show off the runners.
- Plant in general potting mix with the crown at soil level.
- Water thoroughly, then let the top inch dry before watering again.
- Keep it in bright, indirect light for the strongest stripes.
- Feed monthly in spring and summer at half strength.
- Root babies in water or pin them onto soil while still attached.
- Trim brown tips with clean scissors if they bother you.
Common problems
Brown leaf tipsDry air or salts in tap water; use filtered or rain water, flush the soil.
Faded stripesToo little light; move it closer to a window.
No babies formingPlant too young or too dark; give more light and time.
Pets
Listed as non-toxic to cats and dogs, though cats like to chew it and may vomit a little. If in doubt, ask your vet.
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This page is general guidance; no pesticide doses are given.