Keep plants in bright to moderate indirect sunlight. Spider plants do not appreciate direct, hot sunlight, which can burn their leaves, causing brown tips and spots. Spider plants grow fairly quickly and can easily become pot bound.

During the process of photosynthesis, cells use carbon dioxide and energy from the Sun to make sugar molecules and oxygen. These sugar molecules are the basis for more complex molecules made by the photosynthetic cell, such as glucose.

Plants improve the breathing habitat for humans, and spider plants are no exception to that. It’s easy to understand from the simple fact that plants produce oxygen and we consume it. So having a houseplant like a spider plant at your workplace or home will naturally increase the indoor oxygen levels.

Normally spiders are not harmful to plants. They are predators, so they eat mostly other animals (insects). If you don’t mind the spiders in your home, you can leave them in your plant pots.

Here are six of the top houseplants that can get the job done.

• 1 – Peppermint. The crisp and unmistakable scent of peppermint is an excellent insect deterrent, and can be very effective in discouraging spiders from taking up residence.
• 2 – Basil.
• 3 – Lavender.
• 4 – Citronella.
• 5 – Lemon Balm.
• 6 – Chrysanthemum.

14 Plants That Repel Spiders

• Lavender. Lavender is such a beautiful sight to behold, and it smells so good that we include it in many fragrances and air fresheners.
• Mint. Mint is another pretty plant, but you’ll definitely want to grow it in a pot or container.
• Lemon Balm.
• Basil.
• Rosemary.
• Eucalyptus.
• Citronella.
• Marigold.