Lili Paris | Spider Plant | Chlorophytum Comosum

Spider Plant is one of the most excellent air purifier plants according to NASA study. It is safe for babies and pets, removes air pollutants, and the plant themselves is almost unkillable. They were very popular in the 70s and 80s, but who knew their popularity dated way back earlier in the Victorian era?

The early 19th century of Victorian era in England, marked the great ages of gardening.The middle-upperclassmen were growing plants indoors as an obsession. This was because for the first time, people were able to heat their homes and explore more potential of architecture and interior designs – more larger windows and wider coverage of floors to build a home. Thus needing something to decorate their space – with plants of course! One of their favourites is the Spider plant. As they bring a whimsy feel to the room, a vintage plant that remains a timeless classic a century later.

Things you need to know

Botanical name

Chlorophytum comosum

Origin

Tropical and Southern Africa

Nickname

Lili Paris

Spider Plant

Spider Ivy

Airplane Plant