There's a lot to love about Chlorophytum comosum, more popularly known as the spider plant. This charming member of the asparagus family is a forgiving choice for those new to houseplants. It requires ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Spider plants are native to coastal areas of South Africa, which can experience periodic droughts. The plants have thick, fleshy ...

Misting houseplants is often promoted online for increasing humidity. Is it really the best idea for your spider plant, or ...

While a spider plant can handle ranges in temperature and different soil types, they are more particular about water. Chemicals like fluoride and chlorine in tap water can cause your spider plant’s ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Quick, think of every place you’ve seen a spider. A forest ...

Some make nests inside seashells, others tote bubbles of air on their backs. The spiders that went back to water evolved lots of slick survival strategies. By Amber Dance/Knowable Magazine Published ...

(WJW) — Wildlife experts call it Ohio’s “most aquatic” spider — and it’s very clear why once you learn all the acrobatic tricks this eight-legged critter can conjure up while lurking on the water’s ...

SUMMIT COUNTY, Ohio (WJW) — EEK! If you are not a fan of spiders — this story may not be for you. But if you can appreciate the powerful role these tiny predators play in nature, then this arachnid is ...

Spider plants are one of the easiest houseplants to grow successfully without much fuss, but its greatest strength can also ...

Shrubbery, toolsheds, basements—these are places one might expect to find spiders. But what about the beach? Or in a stream? Some spiders make their homes near or, more rarely, in water: tucking into ...

This little houseplant is easy for beginners, safe around pets, purifies the air, and is forgiving of neglect. While it’s called spider plant (Chlorophytum comosum), it’s not because it attracts ...