spider plant

noun

plural spider plants

: any of several cultivars of a southern African plant (Chlorophytum comosum) of the asparagus family widely grown as houseplants and having long narrow green leaves usually striped with white or ivory and producing white flowers and tufts of plantlets on long hanging stems

Examples of spider plant in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The all-purpose potting mix works well for a variety of common indoor plants, such as pothos, spider plants, monstera, philodendron, and English ivy. —Renee Freemon Mulvihill, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 May 2024

Pamela Hubbard, a home gardening expert and writer, inherited her mother-in-law’s spider plant in 2000. —Lauren David, Washington Post, 18 Dec. 2023

Use artificial versions instead, or create new traditions with pet-safe substitutes, such as spider plants and Swedish ivy. —Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 19 Dec. 2023

Houseplants like snake plants, ZZ plants, spider plants, and pothos are popular choices that are great for beginners and experienced growers alike. —Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Oct. 2023

Word History

First Known Use

1944, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

spider plant

noun

: any of several plants that are related to the lilies, have long narrow leaves and hanging stems often producing small plants at the end, and are often grown as houseplants