How to Grow a Spider Plant, the Air Purifier? Here Are the Propagation Methods
The spider plant can also be called the strawberry geranium, spider grass, hanging orchid, and so on; as a plant of the Asparagaceae family, it has long enjoyed the fine reputation of being an “air purifier.” Many friends buy spider plants to grow at home. As for how to grow spider plants? We have summarized this article for you, let's take a look.
1. How to Grow a Spider Plant?
1. Water
Spider plants like to grow in a moist environment. In summer, water evaporates relatively quickly, so its growing environment needs to maintain relatively high humidity. The amount of water given must be sufficient, and you need to spray water on the plant's leaves to give it a moist growing environment. In summer, watering should preferably be avoided at noon, as the strong sunlight at this time may harm the plant.
2. Light
Spider plants like to grow in a semi-shaded environment. In summer, do not let them be exposed to direct sunlight; instead, give them plenty of indirect scattered light. Try to avoid placing them on a south-facing windowsill or balcony; they can be kept in the living room or on a north-facing balcony. When the light is relatively strong, appropriate shading is needed, or place the plant in a cool spot for care, otherwise the leaves are easily scorched.
3. Temperature
The suitable temperature for spider plant growth is 15-25°C; in this growing environment it can grow better. Summer temperatures are relatively high, and when the temperature is above 35°C it will pause its growth, so cooling measures should be taken. Excessively high temperatures also easily cause the plant's leaves to turn yellow and develop dry tips.
4. Fertilizing
If you want the plant to grow vigorously, relying only on the nutrients in the soil is sometimes not enough, so some fertilizer needs to be applied. Organic fertilizer can be used, such as bone meal, eggshells, and the like. The frequency is roughly once every one to ten days. In this way, the plant not only grows vigorously, but the leaves also have a glossy shine.
5. Pruning
Pruning during the spider plant's growth period is a crucial step. When watering as usual, you should observe its leaves and roots more. Withered leaves should be taken out and thrown away in time, and branches that have already turned yellow or become diseased should be carefully cut off. Only in this way can it be ensured that the nutrients are all supplied to the branches that need them, letting the spider plant grow more vigorously.
2. Spider Plant Propagation Methods
Spider plants mainly have three propagation methods: the cutting method, the division method, and the sowing method.
1. Spider Plant Cutting Method
Spider plant cuttings can be done in any season except winter, and you can arrange the time according to your own situation, which is relatively convenient. Cut off the spider plant's new young plantlets, carefully plant them in a flower pot, and then just water them daily to provide a sufficiently moist environment.
2. Spider Plant Division Method
The division method mainly requires cutting apart the spider plant's old roots, then dividing the needed parts into three stems before transplanting. During transplanting, be careful, and when cutting the old roots also be careful with the old accumulated soil; do not carelessly ruin the whole pot of spider plant.
3. Spider Plant Sowing Method
The sowing method for spider plants is most suitable in March every spring; March weather is more suitable for sowing, with the temperature generally maintained at 15 degrees. About two weeks after sowing, new shoots will sprout. Wait until the plant gradually takes shape, then transplant it into a flower pot to grow. This method is not very suitable for home growing.
The above is the relevant knowledge about spider plants, and we hope it is helpful to everyone. As for the care of spider plants, everyone still needs to try more and tend them with care; every potted green plant slowly grows under its owner's attentiveness.