What are the reasons for spider plant leaves turning white and what are the care methods

The spider plant (Chlorophytum comosum) is a very common household potted plant. In our home life, the spider plant not only plays a decorative role, but can also purify the air, and it is very easy to grow. But sometimes why do spider plant leaves turn white? Below, the editor will tell everyone, and share the care methods for spider plants.

Why does the spider plant turn white?

The reason spider plant leaves turn white is generally too much sun exposure, so you can move the spider plant to a shady place for a period of time.

The care methods for spider plants are introduced as follows:

1. Change the soil and repot

In managing potted spider plants, in order to achieve lush stems and leaves, the soil should be changed and the pot replaced once every year in March. If the pot is relatively deep and the base fertilizer is sufficient, the pot can be replaced once every two years. When repotting, knock the plant out of the pot, cut off the withered and rotten roots and excess root system, replace with new culture soil rich in humus, and then apply livestock hoof and horn pieces or decomposed cake fertilizer as base fertilizer. After planting, place it in a semi-shady, warm place to recover. The most suitable growth temperature for spider plants is around 25°C. After the plant recovers and grows vigorously, hang the flower pot under the eaves of a corridor or in a suitable indoor position. Generally, the height should be such that it does not bump the head, and attention should be paid to ventilation.

2. Appropriate light

Spider plants like a semi-shady environment. In spring and autumn, avoid direct strong sunlight. In summer, when the sunlight is particularly strong, it can only receive some slanting light in the morning and evening, and during the day 50%-70% of the sunlight needs to be shaded, otherwise the leaf tips will dry up. Variegated varieties are especially afraid of strong sunlight. The golden-edge spider plant grows more beautifully in places with weak light, with the yellow golden edge more obvious and the leaves more glossy. But in winter it should receive more sunlight to keep the leaves tender and fresh green. Household potted spider plants should be placed in front of a south-facing window, otherwise the leaves will lose their luster and may even wither.

3. Appropriate fertilization

Spider plants are foliage plants that are relatively tolerant of fertilizer. If fertilizer and water are insufficient, they are prone to scorched tips and aging, and the leaves turn yellow, losing their ornamental value. From late spring to early autumn, apply organic fertilizer liquid once every 7-10 days, but for variegated varieties such as golden-edge and golden-heart, less nitrogen fertilizer should be applied, so as to avoid the variegated leaf color fading or even disappearing, which affects the appearance. Bone meal, eggshells and other composted organic fertilizers can be appropriately applied. After full fermentation, take an appropriate amount of diluted liquid and pour it on once every 10-15 days, which can make the variegated leaves bright and vivid.

4. Appropriate watering

Spider plants like a moist environment, and the potting soil should be kept moist frequently. In summer, watering should be sufficient. Around noon and in the evening, water should also be sprayed on the branches and leaves to prevent the leaves from drying up. Indoors there is often a lot of dust. If a lot of dust accumulates on the spider plant, it not only affects its growth but also damages the fresh and bright appearance of the branches and leaves, so the branches and leaves should be sprayed and washed frequently to keep them bright and beautiful. Dead leaves and yellow leaves at the lower part should be removed at any time. Normally, normal humidity should be maintained; it should not be too dry, nor too wet.

The above are the care methods for spider plants. It can be seen that the spider plant is a very easy-to-grow household potted plant and is everyone's first choice when buying household potted plants. In addition, one more thing to tell everyone: spider plants are somewhat helpful for home feng shui!