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Spider Plant Care: Tips on How to Care for a Spider Plant
How to Plant and Care for Spider Plants
Spider plants typically do the best in a planted environment, so let’s start at the base of the plant with the preparation of the soil.
Soil Preparation
Since these plants like to grow in pots, you will need to choose one that is four to six inches in diameter for a young plant. Clay pots are not optimal options because this plant will have no place for the roots to grow, which can lead to a broken pot. A free draining planter is going to be the best planter for this fast growing plant.
Spider plants also need to be planted in a soil that is free-draining as well. General planting soil is fine for this plant, but you will not want to use any soil that is fertilized. Fluoride can actually cause damage to the plant, so you need to steer away from any growing medium that will introduce that mineral to the plant. I find that an organic mixture of compost, peat, loam, and coarse sand is perfect.
Water Requirements
During the growing months, these plants require a lot of water, but their consumption will slow in the winter. When you water your spider plant, soak the soil evenly and generously, but then wait a while until you water it again. These plants like to have the soil dry out a little between watering because the roots tend to hold a lot of water, which can cause root rot if the plant is overwatered.
As I already stated, Fluorine can damage the plant, so be cautious about using tap water. Distilled water is the best option for watering spider plants, or if you have an aquarium, your plant will love some of the water from the fish tank once in a while.
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