How to grow spider plants more vigorously with water

Chlorophytum is a common potted plant in the home. In addition to traditional soil cultivation, you can also choose hydroponics, which is not only highly ornamental, but also clean and beautiful.

It should be noted that you cannot just pull the spider plant out of the pot and grow it in water. You should choose the newly grown side buds on the branches of the spider plant for hydroponics. After the roots are grown in water, maintain sufficient sunlight and nutrients, and the spider plant will grow well.

Key points for aquaculture of spider plants

1. Change water and fertilize

First, select healthy side shoots of spider plants and place them in a vase. Then pour in clean water that has been dried in the sun. The water should not be too full, just enough to cover 2/3 of the root system. New roots will grow in 3-5 days. Do not change the water during this period.

After the roots have taken root, you can change the water regularly, about once every 5 days in summer, once every half a month in winter, and once every 7-10 days in spring and autumn to ensure the water is clean. When changing the water, if impurities or pollutants appear on the inner wall of the vase, it must be cleaned. When changing the water, it is necessary to cooperate with fertilization, just drop 3-4 drops of nutrient solution.

2. Temperature and light

Chlorophytum grown in water is suitable for growing in an environment of 15-25℃. If the temperature is too high, the plant will stop growing. If the temperature is below 5℃, frostbite may occur. Chlorophytum needs proper sunlight when growing. It should be kept in a ventilated place with scattered sunlight, and avoid direct sunlight in summer.

3. Root pruning

Chlorophytum grown in water may suffer from root rot due to improper water quality or fertilizer application. It is necessary to cut off the rotten roots in time, clean and disinfect them before putting them back into water for cultivation. Normal maintenance can be carried out after new roots grow out.

Precautions for aquaculture of Chlorophytum

If the spider plant does not grow well during water culture, you can apply nutrient solution. Be careful not to use other fertilizers to avoid damaging the spider plant. In addition, when the spider plant is cultured in water, it should not be placed at the air outlet of the air conditioner or in a place where there is direct wind, which will cause the leaves to turn yellow and affect growth.