Last updated on December 14th, 2024 at 09:57 am
The care of spider plants. What is so great about this plant? Well, it is one tough plant that is easy to care for and it can adapt to almost any interior setting. You can plant it in a pot, outdoors, in hanging baskets, or in wine barrels, and place them about anywhere indoors.
However, placing them in the full hot blazing during the mid-summer sun outdoors wand it will develop leaf scorch.
The Care Spider Plants
Spider Plants are (Chlorophytum comosum) clump-forming perennials that look best in hanging baskets. They develop long leaves sometimes variegated that will produce new babies at the end also called “Spiderettes”.
Watering Spider Plants
These plant-like to be dried out before watering again. It is best to use the “finger method” to check for watering, if it is dry, it’s time to water still moist hold off another day or two. During the summer seasons, it is best to water more often.
They like humidity so spraying them with water (use bottled water) once a week will do wonders with this plant. They do not like fertilizer but if you think it needs it apply houseplant fertilizer at half the recommended ratio. Or use something organic like Kelp meal, Rock phosphate, or bone meal.
Don’t be afraid to snip off the brown tips with good scissors for a better-looking plant. This will not hurt the plant. See the image below.
Problems with This Plant
As mentioned earlier these plants are easy to care for and not susceptible to insects and or diseases. One big problem is droopy leaves usually caused by too much water or not enough water. Check your container to make sure it drains well.
Learn more about this plant at Wikipedia.com
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