How do you grow spider plants so they fill out the pot and thrive even more? Choosing the right fertilizer matters
Do you know how to grow spider plants? Actually there are two ways to grow spider plants: one is water culture, and the other is soil culture. For water culture, the best water is rainwater, which is very good for growing spider plants. Below we focus on how to grow them in soil, and what kind of fertilizer is best for spider plants, and how to grow them so they thrive even more.
The first is soil. The soil should ideally be compost soil, because spider plants are suited to being grown in loose, fertile soil, and the best choice is compost soil. We can also make compost ourselves from fallen leaves and household waste, or we can buy compost soil directly.
The second is to add base fertilizer. When mixing the soil, add some base fertilizer. You can also crush eggshells and spoiled fruit and mix them into the soil. This will become fertilizer and provide the spider plant with ample nutrients.
The third is to water correctly. Spider plants are moisture-loving plants, and during the growing season they need even more water. Generally, in spring and autumn they should be watered once a day, in summer once in the morning and once in the evening, and in winter the frequency and amount of watering should be reduced, generally once a week.
The fourth is diffused light exposure. Spider plants like a semi-shaded environment and can be grown in a bright indoor spot. When the temperature is suitable, they can receive direct sunlight, but for spider plants, diffused light exposure is enough for them to grow well.
The fifth is the issue of fertilizing. Spider plants are relatively fond of fertilizer, and generally fertilizing begins about 10 days after planting. From late spring to early autumn, an organic fertilizer solution can be applied once every week. General nitrogen-phosphorus-potassium fertilizer is very suitable, but for the golden-edged and golden-centered varieties of pothos, less nitrogen fertilizer should be applied, otherwise their patterns will fade.