How to grow spider plants

Chlorophytum growth conditions

Chlorophytum likes warm, humid semi-shady environment. It is relatively drought-resistant but not cold-resistant. The suitable temperature for growth is 15-25 degrees, and the wintering temperature is 0 degrees. It is suitable for growing in well-drained, loose and fertile sandy soil. It is not resistant to strong light exposure, but can thrive under medium light conditions and is also resistant to weak light.

How to grow spider plants

The sunlight in the environment for maintaining spider plants should not be too strong. It is best to have a semi-shaded environment and avoid direct sunlight. Water it in time during the growth period and apply more fertilizer. Insufficient fertilizer will cause the leaves to turn yellow. It is best to repot in spring and cut off excess roots and yellow leaves.

Watering spider plants

Chlorophytum likes a humid environment. It can be watered every 3-5 days during the growing seasons in spring and autumn. In summer, the temperature is high and the water evaporates quickly, so it needs to be watered every day. In winter, if the temperature is below 5 degrees, reduce watering, and stop watering if the temperature is below 0 degrees.

Fertilizing Chlorophytum

Chlorophytum has a small demand for fertilizer. Fertilization should be applied less, more frequently, and with a lower concentration. Excessive fertilization will cause the plant to suffer from fertilizer damage. Pay attention to the principle of applying thin fertilizers frequently.

Chlorophytum disease and insect pest control

Chlorophytum does not have many diseases and pests, the main one is root rot. You can use carbendazim to spray and water the roots. Generally, it is enough to use it 2-3 times in a row. Common pests include whiteflies, scale insects, etc. The ventilation of the maintenance environment should be enhanced. If the number of insects is small, use a soft-bristled brush to brush them clean. If the number is large, use cypermethrin and acetamiprid to spray and control them.

How to grow spider plants at home

Before planting spider plants, you need to add some base fertilizer to the soil to ensure that the soil is fertile enough. Try to place it in a place with sufficient light. If you grow it indoors, you can put it on the balcony or windowsill. Maintain good ventilation and remove yellow leaves in time to prevent them from remaining on the plant and consuming nutrients.

Precautions for the maintenance of spider plants

The spider plant can be repotted in spring and kept in a semi-shaded place. After it survives, it can be moved to a well-lit place. This is its vigorous growth season, and sufficient water and fertilizer supply should be ensured. If the temperature is high in summer, it should be moved to a well-ventilated semi-shaded place indoors and provided with diffuse light for maintenance.