What are the key points to know when growing spider plants? These few things you should know
(1) After repotting in spring, place it in a semi-shaded spot to grow; once established, it can be moved to a spot with light. Spring is the season when spider plants grow relatively quickly, so a sufficient supply of water and fertilizer should be ensured. When the temperature is not high, it can be grown in full light; after the temperature rises, shade it from the light around midday. If during the growing season the leaf color is found to be dull and pale green, apply a 1000-fold dilution of urea 1-2 times as a top dressing. If grown indoors, when there is insufficient light the leaves tend to turn yellow-green, so it can be moved outside to increase light exposure.
(2) Spider plants tolerate high temperatures but not scorching sun. If the sunlight is strong, the leaves of spider plants are easily scorched, so shading is needed in summer. At home, spider plants can be placed indoors in a bright spot for viewing. In summer, water supply should be increased, and water should be sprinkled frequently to raise air humidity.
(3) In early autumn, after the temperature turns cool, spider plants grow faster, so the morning and evening light can be appropriately increased, top dressing applied, and attention paid to water supply. Because the autumn climate is dry, more water should be sprinkled to raise air humidity. After the temperature drops in late autumn, keep the indoor temperature above 5°C, and gradually move it to a spot with light to grow, keeping the potting soil moist but leaning toward dry; when the temperature is high at noon, spray water on the leaves and surroundings several times.
(4) Spider plants are not cold-tolerant; keeping room temperature above 5°C allows them to overwinter safely. When the winter temperature is relatively low, spider plants should be placed in full light, watered sparingly, kept with the potting soil slightly on the dry side, and not fertilized.
Precautions for growing spider plants
1. Too much fertilizer, exceeding the plant's needs. At first the leaves become glossy and uneven, then the root system rots and the leaves turn yellow. Fertilization should be stopped, more clear water should be poured, or the pot should be repotted, the roots cleaned, and new soil replaced.
2. If the pot has not been repotted and the soil not changed for a long time. The various nutrient elements contained in the potting soil have been exhausted, and the three major elements nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium have not been replenished in time; the plant lacks nutrients, and the leaves show yellowing and thinning. It should be repotted in time with fertile loam and watered with alum fertilizer water.
3. Although spider plants are semi-shade-loving flowers, they still need at least four hours of diffused light each day, otherwise chlorophyll decreases and the leaves turn yellow.
4. If the potting soil has poor air permeability and water permeability, and the potting soil stays waterlogged and does not dry out for a long time, the root system has difficulty breathing, causing the leaves to turn yellow. Loosen the soil and control watering in time. Fifth, watering with a single pass that does not penetrate for a long time. The roots of the spider plant lose water, and the lower old leaves turn yellow. Water thoroughly, and keep the potting soil warm and moist.
If you did not know the growing methods and precautions introduced above and your spider plant looks like it is about to die, what should you do? Below we introduce methods to bring a spider plant "back from the dead."
Precautions for growing lipstick plants
During the flowering period of lipstick plants, attention should be paid to applying less nitrogen fertilizer, increasing the intensity of indoor light, and keeping the room temperature relatively low, which promotes flowering. In addition, another point to note is that after the winter flowering period ends, the spent stems that have flowered should be pruned away in time; this allows the lipstick plant to save nutrients and promote new shoots.
The above growing methods and precautions for lipstick plants are briefly introduced here, and we hope they are helpful to you. For more information, stay tuned to Four Seasons Plant Network.