If your Chlorophytum Comosum is overgrown, you can prune it to reduce its size. If there are plant babies hanging from long flower stems, you can cut off the flower stems at the base of the plant. If there are multiple Spider plants in the pot, you can cut off some of them, by pruning them off at their base.
To decrease the width of your spider plant, cut leaves as close to the base of their plant as possible. After you've cut the leaves, use your hands to remove them from the rest of the plant. If you want to decrease the length of your spider plant, you can trim the individual leaves.
While it's OK to remove and discard of your spider plant's babies (just make sure to cut as close to the base of the vine as possible), you can also use them to grow new plants.
If you see rhizome mats at the bottom, you have a spider plant root bound that needs more space to grow. Better yet, before there are even mats, see if the roots are forming a circle at the bottom or poking through the drain holes in your containers. Either sign means repotting is necessary.
Spider plants (Chlorophytum comosum) are very popular houseplants. They are great for beginners since they are tolerant and very difficult to kill. After you've had your plant for a few years, you may find that it has grown very large and isn't doing well. If that happens, it's time to start dividing spider plants.
Spider plants prefer to be slightly pot bound, meaning they should be slightly cramped in their pot but not so cramped that the roots are crowded. A pot whose size is too small can lead to root bound plants, while a pot that is too large can result in overwatering and root decay.
Spider plants grow best when they're a little pot-bound, so only go one size up (about 2 inches larger in diameter) if you plan to repot your plant. Avoid repotting during the fall or winter; wait until spring when the plant is actively growing.
Spider plants need indirect sunlight to be happy and grow properly. If you give it too much sunlight the beautiful white streaks on the leaves will fade to green. If you give it too little sunlight, the leaves will turn yellow and will start to drop.
Spider plant needs are simple: Place the plant in bright to moderate light in a room that's a comfortable temperature for everyone. Keep the soil slightly moist. Once-a-week watering is sufficient in spring and summer; in winter, allow the soil to dry a bit more between waterings.
There are three main ways to propagate spider plant babies: by cutting them off and planting them alone in soil; by planting them in soil while they are still attached to the mother plant, severing them off of the mother plant later; and by rooting them in water.
Propagate Spider Plant Babies in Water
Gently remove the spider plant babies from the parent plant. Cut them from the long stems. Follow the runner and make the cut right above where the baby attaches. Place the spider plant babies in a small glass or jar with a little bit of water.
These hardy houseplants can live for a long time. The typical lifespan of a healthy spider plant is about 20 years, although some gardeners have kept their spider plants alive for over 50 years. These plants can withstand a fair amount of neglect, but thrive with moderate attention.
Cut the babies off, clipping as close to the spider plantlets as possible, removing the unattractive, yellowed stolon. Next, propagate them in water or plant them directly in the soil with the cut end down. If propagated in water, roots will form within seven to 10 days.
There are two ways to take the plantlets off the ends; you can gently pull them off, or use scissors to snip them off near where they attach to the stem from the mother plant.
Toxicity: The plant is posed as non-toxic, but it can potentially be harmful to cats and if eaten can lead to an upset stomach and vomiting. Pests: Spider plants are tough when it comes to pests, but they are susceptible to some pest infestations.
Other house plants such as a spider plant, philodendron, peace lily and crassula also prefer to be always watered from the bottom. Seedlings are vulnerable to damage from watering from above so should always be placed in a tray of water to soak up the moisture they require.
Water your spider plant when 50-75% of the soil volume is dry. Dry crispy tips often point to underwatering while dark brown tips point to overwatering. Water thoroughly and discard of any excess water in the saucer. Your Spider Plant will do well in normal household humidity but will thrive with a bit more humidity.
Plants grows 12-15″ tall. The thick, fleshy roots and rhizomes evolved to store water, allowing it to survive inconsistent watering. Spider plant produces small white flowers.
It's not necessary to hang spider plants, but doing so shows off their naturally cascading leaves and gives the plant extra room. If you decide to place your spider plant on a surface instead of hanging it, make sure not to crush its leaves.
Spider plants are great for adding texture and greenery. They're especially practical additions for small homes because they do well when they're root-bound. Their love for “cramped” spaces makes them easy to move around and maintain.
Spider plants grow fairly quickly and can easily become pot-bound. Plan to repot a spider plant about every other year. Spider plants can be grown outdoors as annuals during the summer. They look especially good along the edge of a container or bed, as long as they are kept out of direct sunlight.
Provide them with well-drained soil and bright, indirect light and they will flourish. Water them well but do not allow the plants to become too soggy, which can lead to root rot. In fact, spider plants prefer to dry out some between waterings.
Grow these easy plants in a bright spot out of direct sun as this can scorch their leaves. They can cope with a bit of cold, but don't leave them anywhere where the temperature will drop below 8 degrees in the winter. The best room for a spider plant will depend on the light.