What are the common types of spider plants? The latest roundup explained in one article

There are many types of spider plants, with different forms and each with its own characteristics. There are five common ones: spider plant, purple spider plant, flower spider plant, golden-leaf spider plant, and silver-edge spider plant.

Spider Plant

The stem and leaves are not distinct, the leaves droop, the leaves are dark green, and it blooms every year in June and July, with flowers in two colors, pale yellow and white.

Purple Spider Plant

The stem is jointed, with leaves growing from each joint, the leaf stalks are entirely purplish red, the leaves are thick and glossy, all drooping downward, and it blooms every year from June to October, with pink flowers.

Flower Spider Plant

The stem is trailing, the branches and leaves droop, the leaves are peach-shaped, the leaf edges have golden markings that run through the center of the leaf veins, and the underside of the leaf is purple and glossy.

Golden-edge Spider Plant

On the green leaves there are yellow lines surrounding the edges of the leaves, making a particularly attractive contrast.

Silver-edge Spider Plant

On the green leaves, edged in white, it is even more vivid, and looks even more distinctive.