What are the cultivation methods and precautions of purple leaf spider plant

Introduction of Purple Leaf Chlorophytum

Purple-leafed spider plant is a plant of the Monocotyledons, Asparagaceae, and Chlorophytum genus. It has many thick roots and very slender, linear, orchid-like leaves. Its rhizomes are horizontal or oblique, and it can be propagated by sowing in March every year.

Purple leaf spider plant cultivation method

Purple-leafed spider plant has strong adaptability and prefers a warm and humid, semi-shaded and semi-sunny environment. It is not picky about soil and grows best in well-drained, loose, fertile, neutral to slightly acidic sandy soil. It is not resistant to direct sunlight and is suitable for growing under medium light conditions. Shading measures need to be taken in summer.

The suitable temperature for the growth of purple-leafed spider plant is 15-25℃, the wintering temperature is 5℃, and it grows fastest at 20-24℃. It is not resistant to high temperatures and stops growing above 30℃. The room temperature must be kept above 12 degrees in winter and it can grow normally. If it is below 5 degrees, frost damage will occur. During the growth period, just keep the soil in the pot moist. Change the pot every 2 or 3 years and apply fertilizer when changing the pot.

Watering method

The watering of purple leaf spider plant should be based on the soil environment and follow the principle of watering when the soil is dry. In summer, the air humidity around the plant can be maintained and water can be sprayed frequently. In winter, when the temperature is below 5 degrees Celsius, the plant stops growing and try not to water it. It should be placed on the balcony for maintenance in winter.

Fertilization method

During the growing period, you can choose to apply regular topdressing to the purple-leafed spider plant, and repot it about once every 2 to 3 years. You can apply enough base fertilizer to the soil. The type of base fertilizer can be decomposed organic fertilizer or compound fertilizer. Be careful not to let the base fertilizer come into direct contact with the roots, and separate the soil in between.

Pruning methods

Generally speaking, some of the withered and yellow leaves at the bottom of the purple-leafed spider plant can be removed to make the overall look more beautiful. After 2-3 years of maintenance, a piece of cattail moss will grow with some small beads on it, which can be appropriately retained as needed to create a more beautiful drooping effect.

Things to note when growing purple-leafed spider plants

Purple-leafed spider plant is suitable for maintenance in a semi-shaded environment. It cannot be exposed to direct sunlight. It needs to provide loose, breathable and well-drained loam. When watering, follow the principle of not watering unless the soil is dry, and watering thoroughly when watering. There should be no accumulation of water. Apply thin liquid fertilizer once every 10-15 days during the growing season. The maintenance temperature should be between 15 and 35 degrees, and the temperature in winter should be above 5 degrees. In addition, the pot should be changed every 1-2 years to maintain sufficient humidity.