How to prune spider plants

1. Trim the leaves

The leaves of spider plant need to be trimmed frequently. During its growth process, it will have yellow leaves, diseased leaves, dead leaves, leggy leaves or broken leaves. Once discovered, they should be trimmed promptly with scissors. If you find that the leaves are growing too closely together, you should trim them to make them loose. When pruning, please note that if the leaves of the plant are dense, you can prune them directly from the bottom. If the leaves are sparse, you can directly cut off the part that needs to be pruned.

2. Prune the runners

Stems and leaves will grow on the plant's runners, which can be cut off or kept according to your preference. However, those that are smaller or growing poorly should be pruned in time. For longer runners, you can shorten them appropriately or cut them off directly. After they are cut off, new stems and leaves will sprout.

3. Prune the roots

The intervals between root pruning are relatively long and only need to be done when repotting. When repotting, rotten roots and old roots should be cut off, and diseased roots should be pruned in time. Generally, there is no need to simply prune the roots. When repotting or when poor growth occurs, you can check the root growth and prune appropriately.

4. Pruning management

After pruning the spider plant, it is best to place it in a place with scattered light and not exposed to direct sunlight. You can rotate the flowerpot regularly to allow the plant to receive light more evenly.