Spider plants thrive in well-draining soil that retains moisture without becoming waterlogged. A good mix combines potting soil with perlite or peat moss to ensure proper aeration and drainage while keeping the pH slightly acidic to neutral for optimal root development.
You can use Miracle-Gro® Tropical Potting Mix with any type of tropical plant, including spider plants, ZZ plants, snake plants, pothos, croton, monstera, fiddle-leaf fig, and more. And, to top it all off, because of the potting mix's unique ingredients, it is less likely to attract fungus gnats.
Use a general-purpose potting soil or soilless medium for spider plant repotting. Fill the bottom of the pot with soil, then place the plant's roots in the soil.
Grow in a soil-based, well-draining potting mix. Spider plants like even moisture; they don't like to be too dry or too wet. Keep plants in bright to moderate indirect sunlight. Spider plants do not appreciate direct, hot sunlight, which can burn their leaves, causing brown tips and spots.
Should You Cut the Brown Tips Off Spider Plants? You can cut the brown tips off your spider plant to get back the aesthetically pleasing appearance of your green companion. The damaged fronds may not affect your plant's overall health but pruning them will make your spider plant look so much better.
Try to water your spider plant about once a week. Letting the soil dry out a little between waterings is a good idea. If you start to see fungus growing, yellowed leaves, or root rot occurring on your spider plant, you may be overwatering.
Brown Leaves
If you notice the leaves turning brown, your spider has likely been overwatered with tap water.
Spider plant generally has few pest problems other than scale insects and mealybugs. Tip burn of the leaves is a common problem that can have many causes. Low humidity, excessively dry soil, salt accumulation and/or chemicals, particularly fluoride or chlorine, in tap water may cause brown leaf tips.
Spider plants will put up with most light conditions, but will flourish in brighter spots in your home. Keep your spider plant away from harsh, direct sunlight; he'll enjoy being on a desk or hanging from a shelf.
A: Coffee grounds are excellent for the healthy growth of your spider plants. Nitrogen-rich, coffee grounds contain other micronutrients needed by spider plants.
Spider plants thrive in well-draining soil that retains moisture without becoming waterlogged. A good mix combines potting soil with perlite or peat moss to ensure proper aeration and drainage while keeping the pH slightly acidic to neutral for optimal root development.
The Importance of Proper Watering
After repotting, your spider plant is particularly sensitive to changes in moisture levels. If the soil is too dry, the plant might not get enough water to recover from transplant shock. On the flip side, overly wet soil can lead to root rot, especially in pots without good drainage.
Potting and Repotting Spider Plant
Use pots that aren't much bigger than the plant root for spider plants—about 1/3 larger. Planters should have good drainage holes. Repot spider plants in fresh potting mix every two to three years, but keep the new planter only a couple of inches larger than the previous pot.
Many indoor gardeners use peat-lite mixtures, consisting of peat moss and either perlite or vermiculite. In more recent years, coconut coir (or coco coir) has become a popular, lower cost, and more sustainable alternative to peat moss. These soilless media are sterile, lightweight and easy to handle.
Shaving the root ball helps to stimulate new root growth and allows for better nutrient absorption. It's a common problem with spider plants to become root-bound if they aren't repotted regularly. When the roots become overcrowded, it can lead to stunted growth, yellowing or browning leaves, and waterlogging.
Spider plants can be watered from the top or the bottom—but always check the soil moisture beforehand. Top watering is more common, but bottom watering can be beneficial if the soil is very dry.
In addition to food, you need to provide fresh water for your spider. You can use a plastic bottle cap as a water bowl if you have a small spider in a small cage. If you have room, give your spider a small bowl of water. Spiders will also drink the water off of damp webbing.
A: For propagation purposes, you can cut or leave the babies on the spider plant and root them while still connected to the stolons. If you don't intend to multiply the plant, you should cut the spiderettes during pruning sessions.
Where to grow a spider plant. Grow these easy plants in a bright spot out of direct sun as this can scorch their leaves. They can cope with a bit of cold, but don't leave them anywhere where the temperature will drop below 8 degrees in the winter. The best room for a spider plant will depend on the light.
🐦 Birds and Groundhogs. Birds may peck at Spider Plants, sometimes causing significant damage, while groundhogs are known for their voracious appetites, often eating entire plants.
The humidity is too low.
If the air around a spider plant gets too dry, its leaf tips can dry out and turn brown. Spider plants are tropical plants that need 50% to 60% humidity. You may naturally have this much humidity in your home during the summer, but in winter, indoor humidity levels tend to drop.
Plant spider plants in Miracle-Gro® Indoor Potting Mix. Water when the top inch of soil is dry. After a month, begin feeding regularly with Miracle-Gro® Indoor Plant Food. Divide when the plant is too large for its container and give the extra plants to friends.
If you notice the green striping on your Spider plant is fading, it's likely because it's very thirsty! Fading leaves may also be droopy and limp.
Reviving a Dying Spider Plant
Overwatering is a common misstep. To promote recovery, let the soil dry out before watering again. This isn't a cactus, but it's not a fan of soggy feet either. Check the top inch of soil; if it's dry, it's time to hydrate.