How often should I water the spider plant? How much water should I water it at a time?

Introduction to Chlorophytum

Chlorophytum likes water and a relatively moist growing environment. Its roots have strong water storage capacity and are also drought-resistant. Before watering, tap the 1/2~1/3 of the flower pot. If the sound is crisp, it means that the water content of the flower soil is insufficient and watering is needed. If the sound is dull, it means that the water content is sufficient and no watering is needed. Watering should meet the principle of not watering when the soil is not dry and watering thoroughly when watering.

Chlorophytum watering time and frequency

Newly potted spider plants need to be watered thoroughly once to allow the roots to be closely integrated with the soil, which is more conducive to acclimatization. When watering, water should be slowly infiltrated from the side of the pot soil, and do not drip on the leaves. The specific number of times should be determined according to the season.

Watering in spring: Water in small amounts in spring, not too much. Water once every four days or so to improve its cold resistance. Chlorophytum has a strong drought resistance. There are more rainy days in spring and it is relatively humid, so there is no need to water it too much.

Watering in summer: The climate in summer is too dry and hot, so it needs more water during its golden period of growth. Water it thoroughly each time, basically once every three days.

Watering in autumn: When watering spider plants in autumn, do not water them too much. Spider plants are not cold-resistant or heat-resistant. In autumn, the amount of watering should be gradually reduced to improve their resistance to cold in winter.

Watering in winter: How to water spider plants in the cold winter. The amount of watering needs to be controlled in winter. It is not advisable to water too much. Watering once every four or five days is enough. There should be no water accumulation in the flowerpots in winter, as this will easily cause root rot.

How to water spider plants

When watering spider plants, do not use pure water. You can pour some beer directly into the water. A can of beer can be used many times and does not need to be fermented. Pour it directly into the water. Control the amount well. Don't use too much. The normal ratio is 1:50. In fact, it does not need to be so accurate. Use it based on experience.

When the spider plant is watered too much and water accumulates in the pot, the branches and leaves will wilt. At this time, we need to move the plant out of the pot with the soil and place it in a cool and ventilated place to dissipate the moisture in the soil at the roots. After 3-5 days, it will resume growth and then be potted again.