Yellow spiderling Plant Care
Arachnites lutea Tod.
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This plant is known for its unique bright yellow flowers that resemble a starburst, originating from the Mediterranean region. Plant collectors are drawn to Arachnites lutea for its rare appearance and ability to thrive in dry, arid climates, making it a sought-after addition to xeriscape gardens.
Every 7–14 days
Bright indirect light
65–75°F
40–60%
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How do you care for Yellow spiderling?
Water Yellow spiderling every 7–14 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it bright indirect light. It prefers temperatures of 65–75°F (18–24°C) and 40–60% humidity. Fertilize it every 2 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Yellow spiderling Native To?
What Is the Yellow spiderling?
Yellow spiderling (Arachnites lutea) belongs to the Orchidaceae family within the Arachnites genus. Yellow spiderling is native to southern Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East, the range extending from Portugal and Morocco to Syria. Yellow spiderling is also known as Golden crassula.
Yellow spiderling displays an epiphytic, spreading vine growth habit, reaching up to 1 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1 ft. Yellow spiderling produces small, fragrant flowers in clusters.
Leaf size: approximately 1 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Yellow spiderling?
Arachnites lutea requires watering every 7–14 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 7–14 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Yellow spiderling Need?
Yellow spiderling thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Yellow spiderling in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect light
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Yellow spiderling Prefer?
Arachnites lutea grows best at temperatures of 65–75°F. Yellow spiderling prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
65–75°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Yellow spiderling?
Well-draining orchid mix with bark chips and sphagnum moss. Good drainage is essential for Yellow spiderling to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Yellow spiderling?
Feed Yellow spiderling every 2 months during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every 2 months
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Yellow spiderling?
Repot every 1-2 years after flowering. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Yellow spiderling?
Yellow spiderling can be propagated through division, back bulbs.
Is the Yellow spiderling Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Yellow spiderling, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Yellow spiderling?
Yellow spiderling is susceptible to scale insects, spider mites, aphids. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Yellow spiderling Need?
Yellow spiderling grows outdoors in USDA Zone 8b – 10b. It survives winters down to planting zone 8b. Yellow spiderling is native to southern Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East, the range extending from Portugal and Morocco to Syria.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 8b – 10b
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Yellow spiderling is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Arachnites genus (family Orchidaceae) — search all Arachnites species in the plant lookup.
Yellow spiderling thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Arachnites lutea Tod., family Orchidaceae (first published in Orchid. Sicul. : 95 (1842)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Yellow spiderling, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 8b – 10b, estimated from the plant's typical growing conditions.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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