Variegated spider plant is easy to propagate by cuttings in autumn, and its broad, thick leaves make it perfect for keeping at home

The hot summer is about to pass, and these past few days the autumn wind has been blowing gently, cold enough to make Huahua shiver even in an air-conditioned room. I believe flower lovers' beloved plants have survived the summer and will surely "shine brilliantly" in autumn. But today Huahua wants to recommend a green plant to everyone, which is Huahua's newly acquired favorite from a few days ago - the variegated spider plant. It is not only good-looking but also very easy to care for!

Spider plants are grown in almost every household, because they are a foliage plant that can be grown well without much effort, and the variegated spider plant gets its name because the edges of its leaves are yellow-white. The care methods for variegated spider plants and ordinary spider plants are largely the same. Below, Huahua will explain the care methods and precautions for variegated spider plants to everyone!

The propagation method for variegated spider plants is generally cuttings, and autumn is a very suitable time for taking cuttings. For cuttings, you just need to plant the new shoots that have grown from the spider plant into the soil. After planting, they will take root in about 7 days. After that, place the newly propagated "small" variegated spider plant in a ventilated spot and care for it carefully.

Soil choice: For variegated spider plants, the soil choice generally favors fertile sandy soil with good drainage, because the variegated spider plant is a plant that needs to be watered thoroughly in one go, so soil drainage is especially important. If you are choosing potting soil for cuttings, then leaf mold rich in nutrients is the best choice, and you can also add river sand to balance it out.

Fertilizing: The variegated spider plant is a plant that does not particularly like fertilizer, so you only need to apply a little compound fertilizer containing nitrogen and phosphorus during the growing season. Generally, fertilizer should be applied about once every ten days. Be careful to use diluted fertilizer water to avoid the plant suffering from "indigestion."

Light: The variegated spider plant, like the ordinary spider plant, is a light-loving plant, so in spring and autumn you can directly place it on a balcony to care for it and let it get some light, which has a good effect on its growth. However, if the summer sun is too harsh, then it needs some shade to avoid the leaves being scorched by sunlight. In winter, because the outdoor temperature is too cold, it can be moved indoors for care, but still be careful to let it receive scattered light.

Watering: Watering has always been a rather troublesome aspect. During the spring and autumn growing seasons of the variegated spider plant, the soil in the flowerpot should be kept as moist as possible, which means the amount of watering should be increased. In winter, watering about once a week is enough. When summer temperatures are high, you can use a small spray bottle to spray the leaves, thereby increasing water evaporation.

That is all Huahua has to introduce about the care of variegated spider plants. Now is a good season for taking cuttings of variegated spider plants. Miss this chance and you will not get another, so flower lovers who like this green plant can quickly get started!