Spider plant leaf tips withering and turning yellow in summer: three methods to restore its lush green
Spider plant, evergreen all year round, suspended indoors, can be called an "aerial flower." The stolons it sends out from the leaf axils produce many small rooted plantlets that hang down along the pot, very elegant. Spider plant is also known as an indoor air "purifier," it can absorb carbon monoxide, nitrogen peroxide and other volatile gases, purifying the room's air and benefiting human health. However, spider plant is often prone to withered leaf tips, which affects its appearance. Therefore, prevention and treatment should be carried out according to the situation.
1. Always pay attention to watering and misting to keep the potting soil and the surrounding air moist. Because it has many leaves and is suspended in the air, or placed in a ventilated spot on the balcony, it needs a lot of water. This means frequently watering and misting the potting soil, the leaf surface and around the pot. In winter and spring, water once every 4-5 days; water lightly in winter and slightly more in spring; in summer and autumn, water 1-2 times a day in the morning and evening. Only in this way can the potting soil stay moist and the air stay humid. At the same time, promptly wash the dust off the spider plant's leaves to keep them fresh and enhance their ornamental value.
2. Place the flower pot in a semi-shaded spot to prevent exposure to the scorching sun. Although spider plant needs a moderate amount of light, it dislikes direct sunlight, which otherwise easily causes the leaves to wither.
3. Spider plant is suitable for a large pot with few plants; it prefers sandy loam with good drainage and aeration, such as a medium-sized flower pot planted with 2-3 plants. Too many plants means a greater water requirement; if the pot is small and the soil's water supply is insufficient, the leaves also easily wither. Also pay attention to regularly pruning away withered, dead leaves. You can also, when repotting each spring or autumn, move a smaller pot into a larger one for planting, and at the same time remove excess branches and leaves.