Can potting soil go bad? I definitely don't have a green thumb. I think I may be over-watering a spider plant.

Recently, the soil has a funky smell to it after I water the plant (H20 about once a week). Should I dispose of the soil? Thanks!

Can potting soil go bad? I definitely don't have a green thumb. I think I may be over-watering a spider plant.
Hello,


Is there standing water in the water bowel?


This can give off a god offal stench!





I notice my spider plants love to go dry then water. My big spider is giving off babies like a mad plant on a mission. These are one off those plants that like to be pot bound before giving off babies.





Let it dry out between waterings. I also give my big one and the babies a nice warm bath at least once a month, how I water it. It gets rather heavy so Mr. helps by putting it back in its place for me.





I try and remember to feed it once a month or so too.





It might be a good idea to get something to break up the soil on top. Bugs HATE it when you disturb there nesting grounds.





Hope this helps.
Reply:You can bake it to sterilize it. I have done that to potting soil for indoor plants.
Reply:no i have a spider plant. you only water a plant when it becomes dry. now that its winter you should water it less. plus the soil you use could have some effect. if you use miracle grow soil, i have noticed some plants dont like it. i dont see why the soil would smell funny. i never really smelled dirt?
Reply:I would slow down to twice a month in the winter