Troubleshooting
Spider plant problems — and how to fix them
Spider plant (Chlorophytum comosum) is generally forgiving once you match its basics, but a few issues come up again and again. Here is what each one looks like, why it happens, and the fix.
Brown leaf tips
Fluoride or chlorine in tap water.
Full spider plant brown leaf tips diagnosis →Yellow leaves
Overwatering or low light.
Full spider plant yellow leaves diagnosis →No pups
Spider plants pup when pot-bound and getting enough light — be patient.
Faded variegation
Too little light; move closer to a window.
Prevent spider plant problems before they start
Most spider plant issues are care-mismatch, not bad luck. Dial in the basics:
Spider plant problems — FAQ
Why is my spider plant brown leaf tips?
Fluoride or chlorine in tap water.
Why is my spider plant yellow leaves?
Overwatering or low light.
Why is my spider plant no pups?
Spider plants pup when pot-bound and getting enough light — be patient.
Why is my spider plant faded variegation?
Too little light; move closer to a window.