Whenever I plant the babies of my "adult" spider plant, they always die. I've been reading about putting them in water to make the roots grow, and THEN planting them in soil... but is it possible to put them directly into a pot of soil to grow them? How far down into the soil should I plant them. It has no roots yet, so I had to put it about an inch into the soil so it wouldn't fall over.
Thanks! :)
Growing spider plant babies?
Overall, I almost always put the baby spider plants in a shallow plastic container of water for a few days before I plant them. Usually there are root nodules at the ends and they begin to elongate. I usually do a bunch of these babies at a time -- and I leave part of the stem from the mother plant on the babies.
When I do plant them, I do so in very small pots -- actually recycled plastic food containers and I make a hole in the bottom of the pot for drainage. (Use the plastic covers as saucers.) I use regular potting soil and usually put a few pieces of stone or more like broken styrofoam on the bottom of the pot for aeration and good drainage. I try not to plant them too deep but deep enough to be stable. And I keep them moist with good waterings regularly. I watch for upright plants sort of falling over to one side and either add a little soil or just press down a little to upright them again.
I tend to use water that has been allowed to sit around for a day after getting it out of the tap. And I have been known to use purified water to water my spiders.
I give these young plants a weak solution of Miracle Gro periodically, even in the wintertime.
When these young plants become root-bound, then transplant them into a slightly larger pot -- and you will get an immediate flush of new foliage growth. And once again, when replanting, water well.
Hope this helps.
Reply:Works for me to just put the babies in soil when the roots have started from the mother.
Reply:no you have to put them in water first.
Reply:You need to put them in water for a couple of weeks first. When you see some roots then you can plant them in some light potting compost.
Reply:Letting the plant establish roots by putting it in water for a few weeks has always helped my Mom transplant hers - she has oodles of them. On the other hand, I cant get one to grow for anything.
Reply:I have always put them in a glass of water for a few weeks until I saw the root systems had formed. They do not have roots to survive on their own so I imagine putting them in the soils will not work.
Reply:All I did was separate the babies from the momma plant, dip the teeny root ends in some rooting powder, then plant in a pot of gardening soil. They are absolutly thriving!!! Pick up some rooting powder. Its handy stuff.
I dont like to root things in water. Everytime I do that it tends to rot.
Reply:You should put them in water first until the roots grow. Alternatively, you can use a rooting hormone, available at nurseries and Lowes. This will enable you to put them directly into soil. If you have lots of "babies" and feel like experimenting (before buying the root hormone - it costs something like $10 for a vitamin-size bottle), you can plant them in high peet content soil, usually formulated/marketed for "seedlings".
An inch sounds like the right depth (you're right in that it should be the minumum amount, preventing falling over).
Reply:The trick is to leave it attached to the parent plant 'til the root system has established itself! Put your new pot of soil close to the parent plant's pot, close enough so you can put the baby, still attached to the parent, into the new pot. Weight it down with a small rock. Be sure to water the baby. After maybe three weeks, the root system should have grown well enough so you can cut the runner, but inspect it to see!
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Spider plant help please?
my bf has this huge spider plant and i separated it into more pots cuz it was huge and over growing and everythings all fine with that, but now i have these little bugs.. they look like fruit flies that have just taken a liking to my one plant. i was wondering if anyone knew a simple cheap way to get rid of them without hurting my plant or using any kinda chemicals or crap? thanks!!
Spider plant help please?
You can spray them with soapy water once a week or you can do what I do and use the hose attachment of your vacuum and vacuum them up.
Reply:Spary with water and soap. This may help. Fruit fly larvae will lay their eggs around the inside of the container.
I would recommend removing the container and dispose of properly. Then repot in a new container and spray again with water and soap solution.
If this does not work the next step is to remove one of the spider plants limbs towards the end and propagate in a new container with good potting soil, and throw away the original plant.
Be sure to isolate the plant to keep those fruit fly away from other plants.
Reply:What you have is fungus gnats. You can get rid of the adults by putting sticky strips (basically really sticky tape which attach to a stick) in the pot. The adults will get stuck to it therefore killing them and stopping their reproduction. You can buy this at your local nursey. Sometimes getting rid of the adults alone is enough. If not, as a safety measure, you can get rid of the larvae in the soil with an insecticide or try soapy water.
Reply:washing up liquid - should work a treat!
Reply:Spray them with soapy water. Liquid detergent is fine. Seven dust is a chemical answer.
Reply:Spider plants are a very hardy plant. I have seen them survive under the worst conditions. I have then growing all around my backyard. I have even pulled them out of the ground to put them in another part of the yard, then got side tracked and forgot about them for days and they still survived.
A very safe and affective way to get rid of those little bugs is to mix 1 part dish washing liquid to 10 to 15 part water and spray it on the plant and also water the plant with the mixture. I learnt that trick from the nursery that I buy my plants from.
Spider plant help please?
You can spray them with soapy water once a week or you can do what I do and use the hose attachment of your vacuum and vacuum them up.
Reply:Spary with water and soap. This may help. Fruit fly larvae will lay their eggs around the inside of the container.
I would recommend removing the container and dispose of properly. Then repot in a new container and spray again with water and soap solution.
If this does not work the next step is to remove one of the spider plants limbs towards the end and propagate in a new container with good potting soil, and throw away the original plant.
Be sure to isolate the plant to keep those fruit fly away from other plants.
Reply:What you have is fungus gnats. You can get rid of the adults by putting sticky strips (basically really sticky tape which attach to a stick) in the pot. The adults will get stuck to it therefore killing them and stopping their reproduction. You can buy this at your local nursey. Sometimes getting rid of the adults alone is enough. If not, as a safety measure, you can get rid of the larvae in the soil with an insecticide or try soapy water.
Reply:washing up liquid - should work a treat!
Reply:Spray them with soapy water. Liquid detergent is fine. Seven dust is a chemical answer.
Reply:Spider plants are a very hardy plant. I have seen them survive under the worst conditions. I have then growing all around my backyard. I have even pulled them out of the ground to put them in another part of the yard, then got side tracked and forgot about them for days and they still survived.
A very safe and affective way to get rid of those little bugs is to mix 1 part dish washing liquid to 10 to 15 part water and spray it on the plant and also water the plant with the mixture. I learnt that trick from the nursery that I buy my plants from.
Is the Spider African violet plant safe for my kitty to chew on?
I read a list of safe and toxic plants for cats. They say that hanging african violets and regualr ones are safe and that spider plants are safe so then would be it safe to say that the spider african plant is safe for my kitty? also is their any kind of plant that can kill a cat?I'd make sure I didn't have that kind. would it kill my cat fast?:-(would I know if he was sick from a plant?
Is the Spider African violet plant safe for my kitty to chew on?
please don';t let your cat eat any House plants that is not a good idea
thank you
Reply:It's ok and normal for your cat(s) to chew on plants. There are some common plants, however, that you should not have in your house if you have a cat. Visit this website for a complete list at the bottom.
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article...
You can actually buy cat grass at the pet store that you can grow and your cats will love.
Reply:Okay, if your cat likes to chew on things that are long and stringy, do not have things in the house that encourage that behavior (whether it's intentional or not). I had a tuxedo who like to chew on things that were long and stringy - I can't even figure out where she found half the stuff she ate, because I hid everything stringy from her, but there was always something in her stool when I cleaned the kitty litter (sorry to be gross, but you notice things). She bit the ties off of so many dresses because my other cat taught her how to open the closet door. She ended up eating sewing thread and it sawed through her lower intestine. She died in surgery.
So. No Spider Plants. It will just encourage a behavior that could get him killed if he eats the wrong thing.
Reply:You really don’t want to let your pets chew on any house plants. You should probably get some cat grass for kitty to nibble. Most plants are not supposed to be digested and, poison or not, can upset kitty’s tummy.
A good sign of poisoning is your cat throwing up. The onset is quick after eating it and vicious. Vet care is needed right away.
Reply:with a name like that i dont think so
Reply:Why are you letting your cat chew on your plants anyway?? If you read that it was safe, then it probably is. You answered your own question!! I still wouldn't let my cat chew on a plant though, it's a sign of poor diet or he has a stomach problem. When you see a cat chew on grass, it means they have a belly ache or lacking something in their diet. Take him to a Vet!!
Is the Spider African violet plant safe for my kitty to chew on?
please don';t let your cat eat any House plants that is not a good idea
thank you
Reply:It's ok and normal for your cat(s) to chew on plants. There are some common plants, however, that you should not have in your house if you have a cat. Visit this website for a complete list at the bottom.
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article...
You can actually buy cat grass at the pet store that you can grow and your cats will love.
Reply:Okay, if your cat likes to chew on things that are long and stringy, do not have things in the house that encourage that behavior (whether it's intentional or not). I had a tuxedo who like to chew on things that were long and stringy - I can't even figure out where she found half the stuff she ate, because I hid everything stringy from her, but there was always something in her stool when I cleaned the kitty litter (sorry to be gross, but you notice things). She bit the ties off of so many dresses because my other cat taught her how to open the closet door. She ended up eating sewing thread and it sawed through her lower intestine. She died in surgery.
So. No Spider Plants. It will just encourage a behavior that could get him killed if he eats the wrong thing.
Reply:You really don’t want to let your pets chew on any house plants. You should probably get some cat grass for kitty to nibble. Most plants are not supposed to be digested and, poison or not, can upset kitty’s tummy.
A good sign of poisoning is your cat throwing up. The onset is quick after eating it and vicious. Vet care is needed right away.
Reply:with a name like that i dont think so
Reply:Why are you letting your cat chew on your plants anyway?? If you read that it was safe, then it probably is. You answered your own question!! I still wouldn't let my cat chew on a plant though, it's a sign of poor diet or he has a stomach problem. When you see a cat chew on grass, it means they have a belly ache or lacking something in their diet. Take him to a Vet!!
Spider plant has yellow leaves?
I bought a spider plant a month ago and it was nice in the store with lots of babies and flowers,i water it once a week as i do my other plants but this plant keeps getting yellow leaves,i remove them but more turn yellow so i know its not happy,i have never had this problem with my previous spiders and i dont know what is wrong.
Spider plant has yellow leaves?
Hello..
I'm not sure if i would be able to help you out as spider plant is a common name and it is really very misleading and confusing. As i'm a singaporean, there is one plant called spider lilly- Hymenacaulis speciosa. Or are you referring to Chlorophytum comosum? i would help you in terms of general information.
See, from what i've learnt, yellowing of leaves can due to either fungus, bacteria, nutrient deficiencies or even from insect attacks. But from my experience, and from what you've said, ''Leaves getting yellow", I've narrowed down to 5 main factors for you :-
Lack of watering
Lack of fertilizing
Too much watering
Too much fertilizing
Nitrogen deficiency
As you've stated that you have no problem with the previous spiders, i assumed that you know the full, optimal condition of growing them, ok?
What i suspect is Nitrogen deficiency in your plant. This is normal in growing of plants. Now, look at the medium used for your spider plant. Is it just soil? Is there any organic matter inside? If no, it is a very big possibility that it is lack of Nitrogen.
You can simply go to the nursery and purchase remedies!! They are in forms of granule or liquid form. You can buy granule form of Nitrogen containing fertilizers [slow-release recommended] or feed your plant through foliar spray which is 80% effective. Do ask if there is other unesscarry compounds containing inside the fertilizer. Refer to this site to get what i meant. Get the one which is readily soluble and contain the most soluble form of nitrogen which plants can absorb them quickly and efficiently.
http://www.gardencenters.com/library/fer...
Ask the nursery retailer! They know a lot about all these. They are more than willing to help you out on this. Also, ask them how to apply, how much to apply, how frequent and how long is the shelf life.
If you are planning to buy the granular type of fertilizer, do apply around the pot, not directly at the plant as it will damage or stress the spider plant. After fertilizing, of course, water throughly; till you see water dripping off the holes below the pot.
Well, you might not agree with me as there are many more other factors, mainly nutrient deficiency. I will provide you a link showing you the chart because you didn't state to what degree does the yellowing was... Refer to these charts and determine the deficiency, ok?
Another final useful resource is to check with the nursery retailer what was the initial condition of the spider plant being grown in; the condition, the environment, watering frequency etc. This might indeed help you a lot to get more clues of the yellowing of leaves, because you might stress the plant as you don't know if you have change any of the factors.
Use the websites below to help you with your question...
This is what i can help you!! =) i hope it satisfy your appetite and i hope spider plant will regain to its normal green =)
~Respect
Reply:I personally water spider plants when the soil is dry and I water more than once a week.
Do you have good drainage? Is there a drainage hole in your spider plant's pot? If in a hanging basket, are you tipping it a little after watering (in a safe place) and draining off excess water. Yellowing may be a sign of your spider standing in water.
Have you placed your spider plant too near a window, especially one with a southern exposure? That is a no-no in the spider plant world. Spider plants like indirect sunlight.
Are you using tap water? Do you let it stand for a day before watering so that chlorine can evaporate?
I hope this helps you. Spider plants are usually very forgiving and among the easiest houseplants to grow.
Reply:well
Reply:Check with your garden center for a good indoor plant insect spray. You could possible have some sort of mites. Maybe spider mites. Just a thought.
Reply:you are watering it to much
Reply:The green in all plants is a chemical known as chlorophyll. This is produced through photosynthesis (am I bringing you back to 6th grade science yet?) Anway, try getting a plant light. Remember, you need to treat your tropical plants like it were the tropics. And don't forget to give it a little fertilizer stick
Reply:is it getting sufficient light %26amp; R U feeding it weekly 2?
sometimes if they're lacking in nutrients the leaves will turn yellow.
buy a good quality seaweed food %26amp; feed once a week up until the end of Nov, c if it improves.
Reply:TOO much water you're drowning it
Reply:yellow leaves generally mean the plant needs more sunlight.
Spider plant has yellow leaves?
Hello..
I'm not sure if i would be able to help you out as spider plant is a common name and it is really very misleading and confusing. As i'm a singaporean, there is one plant called spider lilly- Hymenacaulis speciosa. Or are you referring to Chlorophytum comosum? i would help you in terms of general information.
See, from what i've learnt, yellowing of leaves can due to either fungus, bacteria, nutrient deficiencies or even from insect attacks. But from my experience, and from what you've said, ''Leaves getting yellow", I've narrowed down to 5 main factors for you :-
Lack of watering
Lack of fertilizing
Too much watering
Too much fertilizing
Nitrogen deficiency
As you've stated that you have no problem with the previous spiders, i assumed that you know the full, optimal condition of growing them, ok?
What i suspect is Nitrogen deficiency in your plant. This is normal in growing of plants. Now, look at the medium used for your spider plant. Is it just soil? Is there any organic matter inside? If no, it is a very big possibility that it is lack of Nitrogen.
You can simply go to the nursery and purchase remedies!! They are in forms of granule or liquid form. You can buy granule form of Nitrogen containing fertilizers [slow-release recommended] or feed your plant through foliar spray which is 80% effective. Do ask if there is other unesscarry compounds containing inside the fertilizer. Refer to this site to get what i meant. Get the one which is readily soluble and contain the most soluble form of nitrogen which plants can absorb them quickly and efficiently.
http://www.gardencenters.com/library/fer...
Ask the nursery retailer! They know a lot about all these. They are more than willing to help you out on this. Also, ask them how to apply, how much to apply, how frequent and how long is the shelf life.
If you are planning to buy the granular type of fertilizer, do apply around the pot, not directly at the plant as it will damage or stress the spider plant. After fertilizing, of course, water throughly; till you see water dripping off the holes below the pot.
Well, you might not agree with me as there are many more other factors, mainly nutrient deficiency. I will provide you a link showing you the chart because you didn't state to what degree does the yellowing was... Refer to these charts and determine the deficiency, ok?
Another final useful resource is to check with the nursery retailer what was the initial condition of the spider plant being grown in; the condition, the environment, watering frequency etc. This might indeed help you a lot to get more clues of the yellowing of leaves, because you might stress the plant as you don't know if you have change any of the factors.
Use the websites below to help you with your question...
This is what i can help you!! =) i hope it satisfy your appetite and i hope spider plant will regain to its normal green =)
~Respect
Reply:I personally water spider plants when the soil is dry and I water more than once a week.
Do you have good drainage? Is there a drainage hole in your spider plant's pot? If in a hanging basket, are you tipping it a little after watering (in a safe place) and draining off excess water. Yellowing may be a sign of your spider standing in water.
Have you placed your spider plant too near a window, especially one with a southern exposure? That is a no-no in the spider plant world. Spider plants like indirect sunlight.
Are you using tap water? Do you let it stand for a day before watering so that chlorine can evaporate?
I hope this helps you. Spider plants are usually very forgiving and among the easiest houseplants to grow.
Reply:well
Reply:Check with your garden center for a good indoor plant insect spray. You could possible have some sort of mites. Maybe spider mites. Just a thought.
Reply:you are watering it to much
Reply:The green in all plants is a chemical known as chlorophyll. This is produced through photosynthesis (am I bringing you back to 6th grade science yet?) Anway, try getting a plant light. Remember, you need to treat your tropical plants like it were the tropics. And don't forget to give it a little fertilizer stick
Reply:is it getting sufficient light %26amp; R U feeding it weekly 2?
sometimes if they're lacking in nutrients the leaves will turn yellow.
buy a good quality seaweed food %26amp; feed once a week up until the end of Nov, c if it improves.
Reply:TOO much water you're drowning it
Reply:yellow leaves generally mean the plant needs more sunlight.
Spider African Violet plant?
I read a list of safe and toxic plants for cats. They say that hanging african violets and regualr ones are safe and that spider plants are safe so then would be it safe to say that the spider african plant is safe for my kitty? also is their any kind of plant that can kill a cat?I'd make sure I didn't have that kind. would it kill my cat fast?:-(would I know if he was sick from a plant?
Spider African Violet plant?
Plants Poisonous to cats:
Almond (Pits of)
Aloe Vera
Alocasia
Amaryllis
Apple (seeds)
Apple Leaf Croton
Apricot (Pits of)
Arrowgrass
Asparagus Fern
Autumn Crocus
Avacado (fuit and pit)
Azalea
Baby's Breath
Baneberry
Bayonet
Beargrass
Beech
Belladonna
Bird of Paradise
Bittersweet
Black-eyed Susan
Black Locust
Bleeding Heart
Bloodroot
Bluebonnet
Box
Boxwood
Branching Ivy
Buckeyes
Buddist Pine
Burning Bush
Buttercup
Cactus, Candelabra
Caladium
Calla Lily
Castor Bean
Ceriman
Charming Dieffenbachia
Cherry (pits, seeds %26amp; wilting leaves)
Cherry, most wild varieties
Cherry, ground
Cherry, Laurel
Chinaberry
Chinese Evergreen
Christmas Rose
Chrysanthemum
Cineria
Clematis
Cordatum
Coriaria
Cornflower
Corn Plant
Cornstalk Plant
Croton
Corydalis
Crocus, Autumn
Crown of Thorns
Cuban Laurel
Cutleaf Philodendron
Cycads
Cyclamen
Daffodil
Daphne
Datura
Deadly Nightshade
Death Camas
Devil's Ivy
Delphinium
Decentrea
Dieffenbachia
Dracaena Palm
Dragon Tree
Dumb Cane
Easter Lily *
Eggplant
Elaine
Elderberry
Elephant Ear
Emerald Feather
English Ivy
Eucalyptus
Euonymus
Evergreen
Ferns
Fiddle-leaf fig
Florida Beauty
Flax
Four O'Clock
Foxglove
Fruit Salad Plant
Geranium
German Ivy
Giant Dumb Cane
Glacier IvyGolden Chain
Gold Dieffenbachia
Gold Dust Dracaena
Golden Glow
Golden Pothos
Gopher Purge
Hahn's Self-Branching Ivy
Heartland Philodendron
Hellebore
Hemlock, Poison
Hemlock, Water
Henbane
Holly
Honeysuckle
Horsebeans
Horsebrush
Horse Chestnuts
Hurricane Plant
Hyacinth
Hydrangea
Indian Rubber Plant
Indian Tobacco
Iris
Iris Ivy
Jack in the Pulpit
Janet Craig Dracaena
Japanese Show Lily *
Java Beans
Jessamine
Jerusalem Cherry
Jimson Weed
Jonquil
Jungle Trumpets
Kalanchoe
Lacy Tree Philodendron
Lantana
Larkspur
Laurel
Lily
Lily Spider
Lily of the Valley
Locoweed
Lupine
Madagascar Dragon Tree
Marble Queen
Marigold
Marijuana
Mescal Bean
Mexican Breadfruit
Miniature Croton
Mistletoe
Mock Orange
Monkshood
Moonseed
Morning Glory
Mother-in Law's Tongue
Morning Glory
Mountain Laurel
Mushrooms
Narcissus
Needlepoint Ivy
Nephytis
Nightshade
Oleander
Onion
Oriental Lily *
Peace Lily
Peach (pits and wilting leaves)
Pencil Cactus
Peony
Periwinkle
Philodendron
Pimpernel
Plumosa Fern
Poinciana
Poinsettia (low toxicity)
Poison Hemlock
Poison Ivy
Poison Oak
Pokeweed
Poppy
Potato
Pothos
Precatory Bean
Primrose
Privet, Common
Red Emerald
Red Princess
Red-Margined Dracaena
Rhododendron
Rhubarb
Ribbon Plant
Rosemary Pea
Rubber Plant
Saddle Leaf Philodendron
Sago Palm
Satin Pothos
Schefflera
Scotch Broom
Silver Pothos
Skunk Cabbage
Snowdrops
Snow on the Mountain
Spotted Dumb Cane
Staggerweed
Star of Bethlehem
String of Pearls
Striped Dracaena
Sweetheart Ivy
Sweetpea
Swiss Cheese plant
Tansy Mustard
Taro Vine
Tiger Lily *
Tobacco
Tomato Plant (green fruit, stem and leaves)
Tree Philodendron
Tropic Snow Dieffenbachia
Tulip
Tung Tree
Virginia Creeper
Water Hemlock
Weeping Fig
Wild Call
Wisteria
Yews --
e.g. Japanese Yew
English Yew
Western Yew
American Yew
Reply:Here are some sites for you. I didn't see dieffenbachia listed, your cat will act as though he has a stomach ache, vomit, diarrhea is possible. Most house plants are ok for critters. Teach your kitty the word "no" to keep him out of plants.
http://search.yahoo.com/search?p=poisono...
Dog Teeth
Spider African Violet plant?
Plants Poisonous to cats:
Almond (Pits of)
Aloe Vera
Alocasia
Amaryllis
Apple (seeds)
Apple Leaf Croton
Apricot (Pits of)
Arrowgrass
Asparagus Fern
Autumn Crocus
Avacado (fuit and pit)
Azalea
Baby's Breath
Baneberry
Bayonet
Beargrass
Beech
Belladonna
Bird of Paradise
Bittersweet
Black-eyed Susan
Black Locust
Bleeding Heart
Bloodroot
Bluebonnet
Box
Boxwood
Branching Ivy
Buckeyes
Buddist Pine
Burning Bush
Buttercup
Cactus, Candelabra
Caladium
Calla Lily
Castor Bean
Ceriman
Charming Dieffenbachia
Cherry (pits, seeds %26amp; wilting leaves)
Cherry, most wild varieties
Cherry, ground
Cherry, Laurel
Chinaberry
Chinese Evergreen
Christmas Rose
Chrysanthemum
Cineria
Clematis
Cordatum
Coriaria
Cornflower
Corn Plant
Cornstalk Plant
Croton
Corydalis
Crocus, Autumn
Crown of Thorns
Cuban Laurel
Cutleaf Philodendron
Cycads
Cyclamen
Daffodil
Daphne
Datura
Deadly Nightshade
Death Camas
Devil's Ivy
Delphinium
Decentrea
Dieffenbachia
Dracaena Palm
Dragon Tree
Dumb Cane
Easter Lily *
Eggplant
Elaine
Elderberry
Elephant Ear
Emerald Feather
English Ivy
Eucalyptus
Euonymus
Evergreen
Ferns
Fiddle-leaf fig
Florida Beauty
Flax
Four O'Clock
Foxglove
Fruit Salad Plant
Geranium
German Ivy
Giant Dumb Cane
Glacier IvyGolden Chain
Gold Dieffenbachia
Gold Dust Dracaena
Golden Glow
Golden Pothos
Gopher Purge
Hahn's Self-Branching Ivy
Heartland Philodendron
Hellebore
Hemlock, Poison
Hemlock, Water
Henbane
Holly
Honeysuckle
Horsebeans
Horsebrush
Horse Chestnuts
Hurricane Plant
Hyacinth
Hydrangea
Indian Rubber Plant
Indian Tobacco
Iris
Iris Ivy
Jack in the Pulpit
Janet Craig Dracaena
Japanese Show Lily *
Java Beans
Jessamine
Jerusalem Cherry
Jimson Weed
Jonquil
Jungle Trumpets
Kalanchoe
Lacy Tree Philodendron
Lantana
Larkspur
Laurel
Lily
Lily Spider
Lily of the Valley
Locoweed
Lupine
Madagascar Dragon Tree
Marble Queen
Marigold
Marijuana
Mescal Bean
Mexican Breadfruit
Miniature Croton
Mistletoe
Mock Orange
Monkshood
Moonseed
Morning Glory
Mother-in Law's Tongue
Morning Glory
Mountain Laurel
Mushrooms
Narcissus
Needlepoint Ivy
Nephytis
Nightshade
Oleander
Onion
Oriental Lily *
Peace Lily
Peach (pits and wilting leaves)
Pencil Cactus
Peony
Periwinkle
Philodendron
Pimpernel
Plumosa Fern
Poinciana
Poinsettia (low toxicity)
Poison Hemlock
Poison Ivy
Poison Oak
Pokeweed
Poppy
Potato
Pothos
Precatory Bean
Primrose
Privet, Common
Red Emerald
Red Princess
Red-Margined Dracaena
Rhododendron
Rhubarb
Ribbon Plant
Rosemary Pea
Rubber Plant
Saddle Leaf Philodendron
Sago Palm
Satin Pothos
Schefflera
Scotch Broom
Silver Pothos
Skunk Cabbage
Snowdrops
Snow on the Mountain
Spotted Dumb Cane
Staggerweed
Star of Bethlehem
String of Pearls
Striped Dracaena
Sweetheart Ivy
Sweetpea
Swiss Cheese plant
Tansy Mustard
Taro Vine
Tiger Lily *
Tobacco
Tomato Plant (green fruit, stem and leaves)
Tree Philodendron
Tropic Snow Dieffenbachia
Tulip
Tung Tree
Virginia Creeper
Water Hemlock
Weeping Fig
Wild Call
Wisteria
Yews --
e.g. Japanese Yew
English Yew
Western Yew
American Yew
Reply:Here are some sites for you. I didn't see dieffenbachia listed, your cat will act as though he has a stomach ache, vomit, diarrhea is possible. Most house plants are ok for critters. Teach your kitty the word "no" to keep him out of plants.
http://search.yahoo.com/search?p=poisono...
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Spider plant to big for pot?
my spider plant is very big in a med size pot it hasnt had a baby in a long time i was letting it full out well thicken up an know it is. so much that the pot is too full. my sister said to cut it in half but how can i do that wont it kill it. i want it to hang so i dont know how larger i can go on the pot. i did put it outside when it was windy and it got a little beaten up but it is still growing. i dont keep any of the babies, could that hurt it if i do i cut all but one off so it will grow better. i give it cold water so it gets stronger but now that summer is here i give i room temp. i havent checked the roots to see how bad they are. the last time i moved it the roots had gone down to the bottom of the pot and was coming back up. i know the roots like to be tight. i killed my other by not puting the roots in tight and leaving it outside well hubby did. is there a way i can cut my plant down to two with out killing it or do i need to get a bigger pot. and how big.12 inch now.
Spider plant to big for pot?
We cut our into 2 and replanted into larger pots. Make sure that you press the potting soil well with your hands, and give it plenty of water.
Spider plant to big for pot?
We cut our into 2 and replanted into larger pots. Make sure that you press the potting soil well with your hands, and give it plenty of water.
Spider plant or grass?
Hey everyone... I have a spider plant - the type with the green and white leaves. I repotted it recently, and not long after, a plant started growing toward the edge of the pot. Now there's a plant with 5 leaves that looks like my spider plant, only the leaves are solid green, like the other type of spider plant. My friend speculated that it was just grass from a seed in the soil I used, but I pulled it out for a look, and the roots look exactly like those of spider plants. It's a dumb question, but does anyone know if there is a way to tell if the plant I've been so carefully tending to is a miracle spider plant or just grass?
Spider plant or grass?
It may possibly be a spider plant. Just keep it a little longer before you toss it out. It may not be grass.
Reply:I believe it's a spider that hasn't fully developed yet. but hey, if you like the plant, what difference does it really make?
Reply:It's probably a spider plant. Some do come in solid green.
Spider plant or grass?
It may possibly be a spider plant. Just keep it a little longer before you toss it out. It may not be grass.
Reply:I believe it's a spider that hasn't fully developed yet. but hey, if you like the plant, what difference does it really make?
Reply:It's probably a spider plant. Some do come in solid green.
Spider plant?
tips of leavs turn brown - tried less water - tried more water nothing happens tips still turn brown
Spider plant?
spider mites?
Reply:Spider plants are generally easy to grow, and mature plants are quite beautiful until the tips brown out. Tip burn is usually caused chemicals in the water. If you are using city water for your plants it has been chlorinated, and very likely has been treated with fluoride, either of which will cause the burn. Using rainwater or distilled water will take care of this problem. Over fertilizing will also damage the plant, so when you feed it, use 1/2 of the recommended strength.
Reply:too much water, be patient, and as i ive said this to a million people, check the drainage!!!!!
Reply:mine does the same thing!
my dirt has some mold on it too...
i have a brown thumb...i decided!
Reply:Could be the result of poor soil (too acidic), too much/ too little sunlight, or parasites such as spider mites.
Reply:It is prob tired from swinging around town w/ Spidey man last night... May be root bound... Try repotting and some fertilizer...
Spider plant?
spider mites?
Reply:Spider plants are generally easy to grow, and mature plants are quite beautiful until the tips brown out. Tip burn is usually caused chemicals in the water. If you are using city water for your plants it has been chlorinated, and very likely has been treated with fluoride, either of which will cause the burn. Using rainwater or distilled water will take care of this problem. Over fertilizing will also damage the plant, so when you feed it, use 1/2 of the recommended strength.
Reply:too much water, be patient, and as i ive said this to a million people, check the drainage!!!!!
Reply:mine does the same thing!
my dirt has some mold on it too...
i have a brown thumb...i decided!
Reply:Could be the result of poor soil (too acidic), too much/ too little sunlight, or parasites such as spider mites.
Reply:It is prob tired from swinging around town w/ Spidey man last night... May be root bound... Try repotting and some fertilizer...
Spider plant?
How many of you have a spider plant... I'm asking this to give people free points.
Spider plant?
I have many! I have one that I had when my first baby was born .. that was 28 years ago! I have many others too! My favorite is the variegated, the white and green type.
Reply:We have spider plants for spider plants. We can't give them away fast enough.
Reply:I have six. I went to the Master Gardener plant sale in Conway a couple of weekends ago and picked up two pots, each containing three young plants for $2.
Reply:I have several spider plants that are lush, a couple that's hanging have lots of baby spiders, a few are the green with white stripe and a few are just dark green. I have a few in the garden and a few in my showroom for sale.
Reply:I have numerous spider plants in pots but I also have them planted in a bed beside my house.
flowers and gifts
Spider plant?
I have many! I have one that I had when my first baby was born .. that was 28 years ago! I have many others too! My favorite is the variegated, the white and green type.
Reply:We have spider plants for spider plants. We can't give them away fast enough.
Reply:I have six. I went to the Master Gardener plant sale in Conway a couple of weekends ago and picked up two pots, each containing three young plants for $2.
Reply:I have several spider plants that are lush, a couple that's hanging have lots of baby spiders, a few are the green with white stripe and a few are just dark green. I have a few in the garden and a few in my showroom for sale.
Reply:I have numerous spider plants in pots but I also have them planted in a bed beside my house.
flowers and gifts
Spider plant?
Can anyone tell me WHY a spider plant cries ( weep ) from the tips ?
Spider plant?
MASTER GARDENER TO THE RESCUE.
No, it's not sad, nor is it crying out because it is root bound. I am assuming you are referring to the occasional droplets that appear at the end leaves and or stems? It is just excreating some extra moisture that has built up in it's system %26amp; gravity is helping to eliminate it.
It is a sure sign that it is a happy %26amp; well cared for spider plant. Because if it was in anyway lacking in anything, it wouldn't be giving up extra moisture, it would be using it where needed. You are obviously a good mommy %26amp; you will be rewarded with lots more grand-kids if you don't have pleanty already
Reply:I think when it get root bound, it adapts by sending out the babies. Or that is why my Mom told me.
Reply:If the tips are brownish, there is an accumulation of salts from your tap water.
To clear this out, put it in the sink and soak the soil. Let it drain out, and do this 2-3 times. This is called leaching.
You can trim off the tips, if you want. Then, leach the soil regularly, if you use unfiltered tap water.
Reply:it's very sad?!?
Spider plant?
MASTER GARDENER TO THE RESCUE.
No, it's not sad, nor is it crying out because it is root bound. I am assuming you are referring to the occasional droplets that appear at the end leaves and or stems? It is just excreating some extra moisture that has built up in it's system %26amp; gravity is helping to eliminate it.
It is a sure sign that it is a happy %26amp; well cared for spider plant. Because if it was in anyway lacking in anything, it wouldn't be giving up extra moisture, it would be using it where needed. You are obviously a good mommy %26amp; you will be rewarded with lots more grand-kids if you don't have pleanty already
Reply:I think when it get root bound, it adapts by sending out the babies. Or that is why my Mom told me.
Reply:If the tips are brownish, there is an accumulation of salts from your tap water.
To clear this out, put it in the sink and soak the soil. Let it drain out, and do this 2-3 times. This is called leaching.
You can trim off the tips, if you want. Then, leach the soil regularly, if you use unfiltered tap water.
Reply:it's very sad?!?
Spider plant?
how long does it take after planting a 'baby' spider plant for it to start producing its own 'babies'?
Spider plant?
Usually a year. Then you'll get loads of them.
Reply:Treat them mean and keep them keen. Small pot, minimal water, not too much bright sunlight. You'll even get flowers if you're really cruel to it. Shouldn't take too long (a few months).
Reply:It al;l depends on the size of the pot the off shoots are from the roots being bound so the plant looks for a new plce to root.
Reply:unknown
Reply:Wait and see.
Spider plant?
Usually a year. Then you'll get loads of them.
Reply:Treat them mean and keep them keen. Small pot, minimal water, not too much bright sunlight. You'll even get flowers if you're really cruel to it. Shouldn't take too long (a few months).
Reply:It al;l depends on the size of the pot the off shoots are from the roots being bound so the plant looks for a new plce to root.
Reply:unknown
Reply:Wait and see.
Spider Plant?
How do i know if my baby spider plant's roots are devloped enought to plant in soil? right now its in water devopling roots? how do i know if its roots are fully grown and ready to be put in soil thanks!!!
Spider Plant?
if you got some roots pot it ive even put them in dirt without roots and they have grown
Spider Plant?
if you got some roots pot it ive even put them in dirt without roots and they have grown
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