Do I need to prune my spider plants after they bloom?

1. Do I need to cut it off?

You can choose whether to cut the spider plant after it blooms. Cutting it will not affect its growth, and not cutting it will not affect it either.

If the plant grows very vigorously, it will easily run out of nutrients, and the main branches and side branches will grow wildly. The ornamental value of the plant will be greatly reduced. At this time, it needs to be trimmed, and when pruning, you should use sterilized professional cutting tools. When pruning, you can cut off the flowers and dead branches and leaves, then remove the branches that are not growing well, and finally trim the excess side branches. The purpose is to concentrate nutrients on the main branches.

2. Beheading and pruning

This pruning method is generally used for spider plants that are growing very poorly. The pruning method is to cut off all the spider plants and leave branches six centimeters away from the roots. After pruning, there is no need for light for the time being. You should wait until the cut is dry before exposing it to normal light. When watering, avoid direct contact of water with the cut.

3. Prune the roots

Its roots are fleshy roots, which grow very fast, so every time you repot the plant, you need to trim the roots, otherwise it will continue to grow. The space in the flowerpot is limited, and doing so will inhibit the growth of the plant. When pruning, just cut off the rotten parts of the roots and the excess roots.

IV. Precautions

1. Regardless of the pruning method, the plant should not be exposed to direct light after pruning. Wait until the cut is dry before exposing it to light.

2. When pruning, be sure to disinfect the pruning tools to avoid plant infection.