How to care for the silver-centered spider plant in summer? These tips help it get through summer easily

As everyone knows, there are many varieties of spider plants, and today we are talking about the silver-striped spider plant.

Recently, many people have complained about why the silver-edged spider plants we grow develop rot for no reason. How can this problem be solved? Well, is there really no reason for rot without root rot? And is there such a thing as root rot that can be traced? The editor below will answer these one by one for you.

Therefore, to understand its root cause, we first need to understand its living habits. The silverside spider plant likes to live in a warm and humid environment, and in summer and winter, they need to be placed indoors. Because it likes moist soil, which is more beneficial to its growth, it needs to be watered every day, fertilized once every half month, and repotted once a year.

We all know the issue of watering. If the amount of water is too little, it will cause drought and lead to withered leaves. However, if the amount of water is too much, it will cause root rot. Watering too much leads to excess moisture, which causes rotten roots. Too much moisture makes the soil too wet, and the roots buried in the soil will be deprived of oxygen.

Second, the cause of root rot may be too little light. Because bonsai are basically kept indoors, especially in winter and summer. However, being indoors for a long time does not allow it to be exposed to light for a short time, which in turn affects photosynthesis, and this affects its survival. When water slowly evaporates, water accumulates, causing rotten roots.

When there are rotten roots in the silverside spider plant, you can solve it in many ways. When the rotten root phenomenon is not very serious, if it is caused by too much watering, then reduce the amount of watering. Watering once a day can be changed to once every two days. Let it be exposed to sunlight. In this way, the water accumulation situation will gradually improve, and the rotten root phenomenon will also improve.

If the rotten root phenomenon is more serious, and less watering and sun exposure may not solve it, then you need to give it a nutrient solution. Pay attention to the appropriate amount of nutrient solution; too much may be counterproductive. Of course, we should also pay attention to removing those rotten roots in time to prevent bacteria caused by rotten roots from infecting other healthy roots. After the rotten roots are cut off, we must repot it. This will ensure it continues to grow healthily.

Silverside spider plants are deeply loved by people. They have high ornamental value, are easy to grow, and can also absorb formaldehyde. Of course, they also have certain medicinal value, such as oral use can cool and relieve cough, promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis, and external treatment can treat hemorrhoids and other abscesses.

After reading this article, I think you should all understand the causes of root rot in silver-striped spider plants, and what measures we should take for root rot. If you have any other questions, please leave a message or comment below.

Besides pothos, spider plants are also good at purifying the air. Their ability to absorb harmful gases such as formaldehyde and carbon monoxide from the air is even stronger than that of pothos. Spider plants are called "air fairies." There are many varieties. Common ones include the spider plant, purple spider plant, and golden-edged spider plant. Different types of spider plants hung in the living room or on the balcony have different effects. Today, I will introduce to you some of the more common spider plants and some maintenance precautions.

1. Common spider plant. This kind of spider plant is more common. The branches are connected to the leaves, and the leaves droop, narrow and broad, dark green. The flowering period is June and July, and the flowers are yellow and white. It has a strong ability to absorb indoor toxic gases, especially formaldehyde. Many home growers choose this variety because it is affordable.

2. Purple spider plant. Also called spider bud, the stem is very small, much branched, and roots at the nodes. The leaves are oblong, green, with silver-white stripes, and the underside of the leaves is purple. It likes a warm and humid growing environment, and avoid harsh sunlight when sunning.

3. Golden-edged spider plant. The leaves are roughly linear and tender green. Its feature is that the edges of the leaves are golden, the raceme is curved and drooping, and the flowers are white. It likes a semi-shady growing environment, and it grows better in places with weaker light. Growing it indoors is for ornament and air purification.

4. Silver-edged spider plant. Unlike the Phalaenopsis, its leaf edges are white, broad and linear, about 30 cm long. It likes a warm, humid, semi-shady environment, has relatively poor cold resistance, and is suitable for growing in sandy soil with good drainage and fertility.

How to maintain spider plants in summer?

Cultivating spider plants is relatively simple, and the following points can be done. The first is the choice of flower pot. Choose a pot with a diameter of 15-20 cm and add garden soil, humus soil, and river sand. Plant 3 plants per pot. When the roots grow out of the bottom of the pot, repot immediately. In this way, the spider plant will become more luxuriant.

Water about 2 times a week, place it in a cool and ventilated indoor spot, and do not expose it to strong sunlight. When the indoor temperature reaches above 35°C, you can spray water around the spider plant every day, but be careful not to pour water into the leaf center, as it is prone to rot. Flower friends who cannot grasp the watering pattern can use a flower and plant detector. When you connect it to your phone, you can see the water and fertilizer status of the potting soil. It will remind you how much water to use, which is very simple.

Many plants sleep in summer, but spider plants can still grow normally, so fertilization is essential. If nutrients are insufficient, the leaf tips will turn brown, the leaf color will become lighter, and even withering will dry out. For fertilizer, you can choose an organic nutrient solution, purely plant-fermented, rich in organic matter, relatively easy for plants to absorb, and containing more nitrogen, which can effectively promote the leaves of spider plants, green and glossy!

Another point is that many flower friends ignore it, that is, it is necessary to prune the spider plant in time. In fact, we should remove dead leaves along the pot every month, trim the stolons, and turn the pot every half month. One pot, so that the leaves of the spider plant can grow evenly and stay fresh.

Spider plants like warmth and humidity, and are usually kept in a bright and ventilated place; it is better if there is some scattered light. Choose loose and breathable sandy soil as the growing medium. Usually, watering can follow "dry and wet"; keep the potting soil moist without water accumulation. The air is dry in summer and autumn, so you can spray water mist on the leaves to increase humidity. Usually apply fertilizer 1-2 times a month; with insufficient fertilizer, phenomena such as dry ear are likely to appear. The growing temperature is 15-25°C, and the winter temperature is 5°C. In winter, control water and stop fertilizing.

Spider plants can be grown in water, not only for better ornament, but also because the water is transparent; it is also more hygienic because it does not need frequent watering. However, there are some issues to note: the roots need to be soaked in water, not completely submerged in water; it is better to use nutrient solution once a month for fertilization, rather than using it frequently.

The benefit of saving water is that spider plants are more ornamental. Aquatic plants are usually more ornamental than soil-grown ones because they have transparent water. If you add a good-looking container, it is even more of a finishing touch. This is also more hygienic. If soil-grown plants need watering, they may be carelessly splashed. Aquatic plants do not have this problem.

Some precautions for water maintenance: changing the water is very important. Different seasons have different intervals. Spring and autumn are generally one to ten days. Summer is more frequent, usually five to seven days. In winter it does not need to be so frequent, about ten days to half a month. The water cannot be used directly from the tap. It usually sits for two to three days, and the chlorine inside is almost gone before use.

Attention should be paid to the position of the plant roots; not all of them can be soaked in water, and it is enough to keep half of them in the water. Otherwise, it is not conducive to absorbing air, and the corresponding plant growth will also become weaker. Water-grown plants also need fertilizer, but in liquid form, that is, nutrient solution. Generally, twice a month is enough. Do not use too much. In addition, you need to pay attention to ventilation, which can promote its growth. In fact, growing flowers is very simple; the key is to understand the habits of the flowers and plants and grasp the key points.