Spider Plant

Reliable and Resilient, the Spider Plant earns its name with long, arched leaves that spill out like legs from a stylish, chlorophyll-fueled spider. This variety shoots out offshoots like a proud parent showing off baby photos — except they’re tiny plants. Much better.

Low maintenance and great at scrubbing the air, this one’s ideal for both plant newbies and overachievers.

• Botanical Name: Chlorophytum comosum
• Common Names: Spider Plant, Airplane Plant, Spider Ivy
• Ideal Lighting: Bright, indirect light preferred — but it can tough out lower light like a champ.
• Care Notes: Let the top inch of soil dry out between waterings. Bonus points if you give it room to cascade.