Daily care methods for Chlorophytum

Chlorophytum is also known as Osmanthus orchid, Crane orchid, and inverted spider plant. It has strong adaptability, prefers a warm and humid, semi-shady growing environment, is relatively drought-resistant, and is often grown in potted plants . Below, the editor will introduce the daily maintenance methods of spider plants. Let’s take a look.

1. Pot soil

Chlorophytum likes fertile, loose and breathable soil, so it can grow more luxuriantly. It is best to use leaf mold, garden soil and sandy soil and mix them in a ratio of 4:3:3. In addition, you can choose clay pots, porcelain pots or ceramic pots for planting.

2. Temperature

The suitable growth temperature for Chlorophytum is 20℃-24℃. It is best not to exceed 30℃ in summer to prevent the plant from entering a dormant state. Try not to let the temperature drop below 5℃ in winter to avoid frost damage. In winter, it needs to be moved indoors in time for maintenance, and the temperature should be kept above 12℃.

3. Lighting

Chlorophytum is shade-tolerant and likes sunlight. It can be properly shaded in the summer, but needs sufficient light in other seasons, otherwise the color of the leaves will be easily affected.

4. Watering

Chlorophytum likes a moist growing environment, so when watering, it is best to keep the soil slightly moist but not dry. Generally, you only need to water the plant once every three days. Water the plant in moderation to avoid water accumulation in the pot, which can cause root rot.

5. Fertilization

Chlorophytum generally does not require too much fertilizer . Before planting, you can apply long-acting fertilizer to the soil as base fertilizer. However, in spring and autumn when Chlorophytum is growing vigorously, you can apply thin fertilizer water every half a month to provide nutrients for the Chlorophytum. In addition, wash the leaves after each fertilization.

6. Pruning

The branches and leaves of spider plants grow very fast. When caring for them, they need to be pruned in time, and old leaves, withered leaves, and diseased leaves need to be cut off to provide a good growth environment for the spider plants.

7. Pest and disease control

Common diseases and pests of spider plants include root rot, nematodes, aphids, etc. It is necessary to observe the growth status of spider plants in time, analyze the causes of the disease, and use medications in a targeted manner.

8. Notes

The fleshy roots of Chlorophytum comosum grow quickly and should be repotted once a year. When repotting, rotten roots need to be removed. In addition, if kept indoors for a long time, the leaf color of the spider plant will become dull. At this time, it is necessary to apply 1-2 times of urea diluted 1000 times and increase the light appropriately. After a while, the leaves of the spider plant will recover.

The above is the daily maintenance method of spider plants. When caring for spider plants, they should be placed in a semi-shaded, well-ventilated place to avoid strong light exposure. When the sunlight is strong in the summer, it is necessary to block the light, and blackout curtains can be used.