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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Spider plants are favored by both beginner and seasoned plant parents thanks to their hardy, low-maintenance nature. These much-loved houseplants add a pop of color to any space, purify indoor air and ...

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 ...

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 ...

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Biologist Brian Gall was flinging stowaway spiders out of his kayak when he noticed an interesting pattern: After landing on the water’s surface, the arachnids quickly darted to the nearest shoreline, ...