How to Propagate Spider Plants? A Detailed Introduction to Common Propagation Methods

Sowing propagation: bury the seeds in soil, cover with 0.5 cm of soil and water them, keeping the temperature at 15°C. Division propagation: lift the plant out of the pot, keeping the roots intact and cutting off the old roots, leave three stems on each separated plant and transplant them separately. Cutting propagation: cut off the stolons that have new buds, insert them into the soil and they will take root in about a week.

Sowing Propagation

The most suitable time for sowing is spring. Bury the spider plant seeds in the soil, but because the seeds are rather small, do not cover them with too much soil; bury them shallowly, generally 0.5 cm is enough. Then water them, taking care to keep the soil moist, but be sure not to let the seeds soak in water. The ideal temperature is 15°C. Under these conditions, they will sprout in about one to two weeks, and once the seedlings have taken shape they can be transplanted for growing on.

Division Propagation

This method is rather more troublesome. You need to lift the spider plant out of the pot, taking care to keep the roots intact, remove the old soil and rotten roots, cut off the old roots so that each separated plant keeps three stems, and then transplant them separately for growing on. You can also cut the clustered stems and leaves from the spider plant's stolons and plant them directly into a pot.

Cutting Propagation

This is a relatively simple method with a very high survival rate, and it is the most commonly used. When taking cuttings, cut off the vigorous stolons that have new buds, about 5-10 cm long, and insert them into the soil; they will take root in about a week, and after about 20 days they can be transplanted into a flower pot for growing on. Remember to water them thoroughly, then place them in a shady spot, and the propagation of the spider plant is complete.