How to grow colorful spider plants

1. Maintenance methods

1. Temperature: The most suitable range for its growth is between 15 and 20 degrees, because it grows well in warm places. Its cold resistance is not very good, so it is possible to get frostbite in an environment below five degrees, so it needs to be adjusted.

2. Light: The colorful spider plant does not require much light. It grows better in moderate light. It can also tolerate low light, but not strong light. Generally speaking, if you grow it indoors, the light intensity will not be too high, so just place it in a place with good light.

3. Watering: Colorful spider plant likes moisture, but it is also relatively drought-resistant, and its waterlogging resistance is not very good. The amount of watering can be adjusted according to the season and its growth rate. It needs to be kept moist during the growing season, but not watered too much in winter, and try to avoid water accumulation.

4. Fertilization: Due to its good adaptability, its nutrient requirements are not particularly strict. You can choose soil that is rich in nutrients, and you don’t need to apply too much fertilizer on a regular basis, just once a month. If the growth is slow, you can use a little more.

2. Breeding techniques

1. Reproduction: The method that can be adopted is cutting. It can be carried out from spring to autumn, as long as the temperature is suitable. Choose the clustered stems and leaves on its creeping stems, with leaves on top and aerial roots below. After cutting, you can plant it directly. After planting, water thoroughly and place in a cool place.

2. Pruning: Pruning is also very important for colorful spider plants. Because it grows very vigorously, it often has some dense and messy leaves, which need to be partially pruned. In addition, its yellowing leaves must also be cut off in time. In addition, when repotting, pruning is also done on its root system.

3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

1. Diseases: There are not too many types. If the plant is watered too much or is rained on, a disease called "root rot" is likely to occur. You can control water and ventilation, use medicine, and repair rotten roots.

2. Pests: There are many pests, such as scale insects, which appear very frequently. You can spray the medicine in time, once a week.

IV. Other issues

1. Toxicity: Colorful spider plant is non-toxic. Moreover, spider plants generally have very strong purifying properties, and the same is true for colorful spider plants.

2. Can it be raised at home? Yes, it can be used for viewing and purification, and it has many benefits.