Friday, November 18, 2011

How do I trim a runaway spider plant, was given to me 2 years ago?

Help its been growing with little tity spiders coming out of it

How do I trim a runaway spider plant, was given to me 2 years ago?
I planted one spider and it started to have babies and then the babies had babies. To make a long story short...I have been giving these plants away for years. When planted outside, they can withstand mild winters and will always come back. To keep them under control, I pull the long flowering stalks. This is done several times a year.
Reply:Those tiny little spider plants are what give it its' beauty! I prefer to let mine grow all they want! If one falls off, or gets pulled off, I stick it into the soil of another potted plant and let it take off from there. Or, you can put it in a small amount of water and allow it to grow roots, then plant it. I have hundreds of these growing in pots around my house. They're one of the easiest houseplants to grow!
Reply:Just cut some of the long stems. You can then either root the babies and give them away or toss them out.
Reply:You don't have a PROBLEM, you have a BEAUTY!!! Give it the room it needs. If you want to transplant it into another pot, don't go larger than 2" wider in diameter. :)


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