How to propagate spider plants? A detailed guide to spider plant propagation methods
Spider plants are extremely easy to propagate. Division is generally the most common method, and from spring to autumn you can at any time cut off the small plantlets on the flower stems and plant them separately. You can also separate the root clusters of old plants in early spring and plant them separately.
With the division method, apart from winter when temperatures are too low and unsuitable for division, it can be done in any other season. Potted plants that have been grown for 2 to 3 years can be divided in spring when repotting. Before dividing, watering should be stopped so that the potting soil dries out somewhat, which makes it easier to remove the plant; after taking the plant out of the pot, remove the old growing medium, divide it into several plants, and pot each one separately.
When propagating using the rooted plantlets at the tips of the flower stems, you should remove the small rooted clusters from the tips of the flower stems, tear them apart into individual small plants, and then pot them. However, they should not be planted too deep, as planting too deep is bad for tillering and the plants grow slowly.
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How to grow spider plants and points to note when growing spider plants
Spider plant, also called ribbon plant or bracket plant, is the most common green plant in ordinary households. Many people also grow spider plants at home for ornament and to purify the air. Below, let's look at how to grow spider plants and points to note when growing spider plants.
The benefits of spider plants
Decorative effect: The spider plant is one of the most understated hanging plants for the home. Its leaves are slender and soft, and the trailing stems growing from the leaf axils bear small plantlets, hanging down from the rim of the pot, spreading and trailing like flowers, evergreen all year round; both firm and soft, shaped like a crane spreading its wings to leap, hence the ancient name "crane orchid." In short, that special appearance creates a unique hanging display and three-dimensional beauty, and can serve as a novel decorative touch.
Air purification function: The spider plant is not only an excellent hanging foliage plant for the home, but also a good indoor air-purifying flowering plant. The spider plant has an extremely strong ability to absorb toxic gases. Generally, keeping 1 to 2 spider plants in a room can absorb almost all the toxic gases in the air, so the spider plant also has the fine reputation of being a "green purifier."
How to grow spider plants
Spider plants can be propagated by cuttings, division, sowing and other methods. Cutting and division propagation can be done at any time from spring to autumn. Spider plants are highly adaptable and have a high survival rate, and are generally very easy to propagate. When taking cuttings, simply take a stolon 5 to 10 cm long with new buds and insert it into the soil; it will root in about a week, and after about 20 days it can be transplanted into a pot, watered thoroughly and kept in a cool place for care.
Temperature control. Spider plants like a warm, humid climate and are not cold-tolerant. They grow fastest at 20 to 24°C, stop growing above 30°C, and their leaves tend to turn yellow with dry tips.
Light regulation. When grown outdoors in summer, pay attention to shading so the light is not too strong, otherwise sunscald very easily occurs.
Water and fertilizer regulation. The potting soil is usually a mix of leaf mold and garden soil. Provide plenty of water and fertilizer during the growing period, pay attention to shading in summer, and for spider plants that have started to grow small plantlets, apply a nitrogen-based top dressing once every half month.
Leaf care. Indoors there is often a lot of dust. If a lot of dust collects on the spider plant, it not only affects its growth but also spoils the fresh, bright look of the branches and leaves, so the branches and leaves should be sprayed and washed often to keep them bright and beautiful. Dead and yellow leaves at the bottom should be removed at any time, and normal humidity should be maintained at ordinary times; it should not be too dry, nor too wet.
Points to note when growing spider plants
1. The spider plant is a fertilizer-tolerant plant. Insufficient nutrients turn the leaves yellow, and the tips easily scorch and the plant ages.
2. In spring and autumn, partial shade is best; in summer, it is best to give light in the morning and evening and shade at noon, avoiding direct sun exposure; in winter, give more sunlight. During the growing period, keep the potting soil moist but not waterlogged.
3. Repot once every year in spring (mid to late March).
4. In summer, avoid direct sunlight. Keep the potting soil moist at all times. Apply liquid fertilizer once every 15 to 20 days.
5. After mid-October, hang the pot indoors in a position close to the sunny side and convenient for viewing. In winter, water after the top about 1 cm of the potting soil has dried.
6. When the climate is dry in summer and autumn, increase the air humidity around the plant by spraying water and other measures.
7. In winter, keep the potting soil on the dry side; if the potting soil is too damp, it will trigger gray mold and cause the leaves to rot.
8. Indoor light must not be too dim, otherwise the leaf color turns pale or yellow-green.
9. When watering, avoid pouring water into the center of the plant, otherwise the young leaves easily rot.
10. Too much fertilizer, exceeding the plant's needs. At first the leaves become shiny and uneven, then the root system rots and the leaves turn yellow. Stop fertilizing, water with plenty of clear water, or repot, clean the roots and replace with new soil.
The purifying effect of spider plants is well known. In a room of about 10 sq m, just one spider plant is equivalent to installing an air purifier, enough to offset the negative effects of harmful gases.
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How to grow string of pearls
String of pearls likes soil rich in organic matter that is loose and fertile. It grows best in a warm environment with fairly high air humidity and strong diffused light. In summer, avoid high temperatures and high humidity, otherwise the stems very easily rot and the plant dies; you can place the potted plant in a rain-sheltered, shaded spot for cultivation. After autumn, when the plant resumes growth, increase the light and apply liquid fertilizer as a top dressing.
1 Propagation methods
String of pearls is mostly propagated by cuttings. You can trim the branches and leaves into segments of 8 to 10 cm each, then insert them into the potting soil, half buried, with humidity controlled between 50% and 60%; they root in 10 days to half a month, and with careful tending they will survive. At this time, strictly control the amount of watering and keep the potting soil in a state between dry and wet, which is best for the plant's growth.
2 Cultivation and management
"Better dry than wet" is a key point in growing string of pearls. In addition, "light fertilizer applied frequently" is also an extremely important point. The saying "better dry than wet" comes from the fact that string of pearls, native to southern Africa, likes a warm environment and is fairly drought-tolerant but cannot tolerate waterlogging, so it is better to place it in a dry environment than to cause poor development through overwatering. And "light fertilizer applied frequently" means that fertilizer should be applied often, but each time as a dilute fertilizer; you must not apply too much fertilizer at once, which would cause problems in its growth.
3 Pest prevention
String of pearls actually rarely suffers pest damage, but it still happens. Generally, the most common disease of string of pearls is aphid infestation, which occurs in spring. When this happens, use omethoate at 500 times dilution to kill them. In summer, mites appear, and dicofol at 1000 times dilution can be used to kill them. When pests occur, pay attention to increasing leaf humidity, which can reduce pest damage, and ventilation measures must also be in place.