What is another word for spider plant?
Pronunciation: [spˈa͡ɪdə plˈant] (IPA) 
Spider plant, also known as Chlorophytum comosum, is a popular houseplant that is easy to care for and has long, slender leaves that resemble spider legs. Several synonyms are associated with spider plants, such as the ribbon plant, airplane plant, and spider ivy. The name "ribbon plant" comes from the plant's long and slender leaves that resemble ribbons. "Airplane plant" is due to the plant's ability to produce new plantlets that dangle down from the parent plant like small airplanes. "Spider ivy" is because of the plant's similarities to ivy plants, with their long, trailing vines. With many variations of spider plants available, these synonyms will help differentiate between the various species.
