My spider plant was the first houseplant I owned after my dad grew it for me from a spiderette (a baby spider plant). I propagated it for years, creating a vast collection of new plants. They just ...

The time a spider plant mom remains tethered to her spiderette can be influenced by the daughter plant's environment.

Easy to care for, decorative, and fun, the spider plant (Chlorophytum comosum) is a brilliant, low-maintenance houseplant that is beloved across the world. You don't have to be an expert gardener to ...

The population of the large, brightly colored invasive species called the Joro spider has been growing in parts of the southern and eastern U.S. for years, and some researchers think it's only a ...

Do you ever wonder why spiders seem to have a knack for finding their way into our homes? It's like they have a homing beacon set directly for our cozy living spaces. Spiders are drawn to our homes ...

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