How to grow spider plants more vigorously in summer?

Chlorophytum comosum is a popular houseplant known for its adaptability to the environment and ease of care. It is not only suitable for placing in the living room, balcony, bedroom, and even bathroom and kitchen, but also can show vigorous vitality whether it is hydroponically planted or soil planted. However, high temperatures in summer may have a certain impact on the growth of spider plants. When the temperature exceeds 30 degrees, the growth rate of spider plants may slow down, and spider plants on the balcony or terrace may have yellow leaves, wither, or change leaf color. So how can you grow spider plants more vigorously in summer?

1. Avoid changing pots in summer

It is not advisable to repot spider plants in summer because they grow slowly. Under strong sunlight, if the fine roots are damaged, it will affect the plant's ability to adapt to the new environment, causing the leaves to lose their luster, become shriveled and white. Therefore, repotting should be postponed until autumn, when you can use 50% leaf mold mixed with river sand or garden soil, and add an appropriate amount of crushed cake fertilizer residue to promote vigorous growth of the plants.

2. Avoid direct sunlight in summer

It is not advisable to place spider plants in direct sunlight in summer, otherwise the leaves may quickly lose their bright green color, turn white, or even get sunburned. Even frequent watering cannot fully restore its ornamental value. At the same time, placing it in a dark place for a long time will also cause the golden edges of the golden edge spider plant or the golden heart spider plant to disappear. Make sure the plants receive moderate diffuse light, and increase direct light in autumn.

3. Choose a suitable maintenance location

In summer, spider plants can be moved from the south-facing balcony with strong sunlight to a north-facing balcony or a well-ventilated area, such as a shaded area on a terrace, or placed under larger plants, such as potted roses, camellias , and gardenias , to provide shade and maintain ventilation.

4. Reasonable watering

When watering in summer, you should observe the dryness of the soil in the pot to avoid water accumulation. Although it needs frequent watering, you should also prevent the soil in the pot from becoming too dry. In a cool and ventilated environment, water it usually once every 1-2 days. At the same time, you can increase the air humidity by spraying around the plant or placing it in a humid environment, but make sure that the soil in the pot does not accumulate water.

5. Avoid fertilizing in summer

During the hot summer months, spider plants do not need to be fertilized because this is not their peak growth period. You can wait until spring and autumn when the temperature drops to apply fertilizer or replace the fertile potting soil to promote rapid growth. Under suitable conditions, spider plants will grow very fast and their runners will increase, forming a beautiful hanging effect.

In short, pay attention to the above points, even in the hot summer, spider plants can maintain their green leaves and good growth state, bringing continuous greenery and vitality to your home.