What are the propagation methods for spider plant? A detailed guide to the latest methods
Spider plant, also known as hanging basket grass and fishing orchid, originated in South Africa. Spider plant is a famous air-purifying plant and also has a strong air purification effect, and is deeply loved by many people. So do you know how spider plant is propagated? Spider plant can be propagated by cuttings, division, sowing and other methods. Follow the editor below to take a look at the specific steps of its propagation.
Growth Habits
Before propagating, let us first understand its growth habits. Spider plant likes a warm, humid, semi-shaded environment and has strong adaptability. Unlike other potted plants, it is not strict about light and is suitable for growing in medium-light environments. It is also not strict about soil and can adapt to many types of soil, growing best in fertile, loose, well-drained sandy soil. It is relatively drought-tolerant and not cold-tolerant. The optimum growth temperature is 15-25 degrees. It fears high temperatures; when the temperature is above 30 degrees, growth will stop and the leaves will turn yellow. In winter, it can grow normally when the temperature is above 12 degrees. If the temperature is too low, growth will slow or it will enter dormancy, and below 5 degrees it will suffer cold damage.
Sowing Propagation
Carry this out in March in spring. Bury the seeds in the soil, and note that the soil covering should not be too deep, because spider plant seeds are relatively small and too deep a covering is unfavorable for their germination. A shallow covering of 0.5cm is enough. After sowing, water thoroughly and keep the soil moist. The amount of water should not be too much, so as to avoid the seeds being directly soaked in water. Control the temperature at 15-20 degrees, and they will germinate within half a month. Once the seedlings have formed, they can be transplanted into pots.
Division Propagation
Division propagation is not commonly used, because this method is rather laborious, and the survival rate is also not as good as sowing propagation. In fact, operational mistakes may even cause the mother plant to die. Choose a vigorous, disease-free, healthy plant, lift it out of the pot, and be careful to ensure the integrity of its root system and not damage the roots. Remove the potting soil and necrotic roots, cut off part of the old roots, leave three stems on each separated plant, and then transplant and cultivate them. If you find this troublesome, you can also cut off the clustered stems and leaves on the plant's stolons and plant them directly in another pot.
Cutting Propagation
Cutting propagation is more commonly used, the process is relatively simple, and the survival rate is also high. Likewise, choose a vigorous, disease-free, healthy plant, cut off 5-10cm of the stolon that has new buds, insert it into the soil, water it thoroughly, and maintain humidity and temperature. It will take root in about 7 days, and after 20 days it can be transplanted.
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