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Growing Spider Plants: Watering, Lighting, Propagation, and Pests
Growing
- During initial growth, water occasionally; once fully developed (within one year), water moderately.
- In the spring and summer months, keep the soil moist to encourage growth. Do not let the soil dry out too much.
- Maintain average room temperature and humidity. Spider plants prefer temperatures between 55 and 80掳F (13鈥27掳C), which makes them a great indoor houseplant.
- Fertilize twice a month in the spring and summer; however, avoid overfertilization.
- See more Houseplant Growing Tips.
Catherine Boeckmann
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I have my spider plant hanging from the ceiling with a plant light above it but it is over a register where the air conditioning comes out. It has been doing OK but lately with the high temperatures outside, the air conditioner is running more and the babies seem to be turning black. Should I move the plant or what should I do.
I read somewhere, that Spider Plants should not be placed near a air or heat vent or draft.
I've had this plant for a long time But it haven't had babies for a long time. It's a striped in color which is good what can o do to help it have babies?
I was told <> if a spider plant dose not have babys on it, it is called a male spider plant.. But having said that my baby plant got so big it had 3 different thick lengths to it that it looked like a fountain shape. she allso got to heavy and pulled it's self off the ceiling an smashed on the floor. Since we have moved I am not having luck growing one and yes we are on well water.
If your plant is 鈥渕ature鈥 and is not making babies or offsets that you can plant, consider its growing conditions. Does the plant get lots of light (but not direct light)? Is it living in its optimal temperature (65 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit)? Is it moist but not too dry? Does it have good drainage so it doesn’t get root rot? Does its drinking water have too many chemicals (fluoride)? Is it tightly planted in its pot because it likes to be root-bound to make babies. Finally, spider plants are heavy feeders. Use a good liquid houseplant food from spring to summer every two weeks to nourish to mama to encourage babies. Hope this helps!
When I was young and would go to the store with my Aunt, she couldn't afford to make a purchase, so she would "take cuttings from the plants" in the store. Now, I take a wet paper towel, a rooted cutting, place them in a sealed plastic bag, and take them to the Senior Centers in my town. The Seniors are thrilled to receive them.
While I am good at gardening, I'm notoriously inept at houseplants. I have my very first spider plant and want to take good care of it. It looks like it is about to get its first baby. I don't need any more houseplants right now. Is it ok to leave the babies on the mother plants and let them trail down or will this strain the mother plant?
Thanks!
Yes you can leave the babies on the mother it will not harm the plant to do so.
I just rescued my grandmas neglected spider plant, and I noticed the roots were somewhat bound above the soil- almost looks like an orchid's air roots. Is it because it's too big for the pot? I plan on re-potting in a larger one but wasn't sure if I needed to take some care with the roots first.
They like to be root bound & will produce babies then. But if the roots are spilling out you should plant in a bigger pot or divide it. They're incredibly easy to grow, divide, cut off babies & plant to give away!
