How much what?
Water? water once a week when soil is dry.
Soil? Fill container with soil, make a hole in the center, insert the spider plant.
Sun? Indirect light
Fertilizer? As long as you have a good potting soil then you don't need any.
Hope this helps
Friday, November 18, 2011
I have a spider plant that I believe to be at least 15 years old. How long do they live?
It's a houseplant, it's huge, and has been repotted about five times.
I have a spider plant that I believe to be at least 15 years old. How long do they live?
It will live as long as you keep it healthy. Spider plants propate by sending out those little shooters. Even as one part of the plant dies back, the new and younger parts will grow and replace it. It will only die if you don't take care of it. My mother has a spider plant that she has had for probably 25 years... she's actually made several new ones from the shooters off of the original. :)
Reply:I don't even re-pot mine, I've had it for 6 years. I put a shooter into water and it formed an awesome root ball. It would not bloom until I bought a new plant and them it shot a flower and a couple of shooters in the direction of the store bought plant. The one in soil died about a year later, but the water one (plus house dust) still is a live. It just doesn't bloom anymore.
[I can't believe I just made level four talking about my houseplant.]
Reply:they grow forever.
I have a piece of one in a cup ,sometimes no water,very little light, for years.
Reply:Spiders have eight legs.
I have a spider plant that I believe to be at least 15 years old. How long do they live?
It will live as long as you keep it healthy. Spider plants propate by sending out those little shooters. Even as one part of the plant dies back, the new and younger parts will grow and replace it. It will only die if you don't take care of it. My mother has a spider plant that she has had for probably 25 years... she's actually made several new ones from the shooters off of the original. :)
Reply:I don't even re-pot mine, I've had it for 6 years. I put a shooter into water and it formed an awesome root ball. It would not bloom until I bought a new plant and them it shot a flower and a couple of shooters in the direction of the store bought plant. The one in soil died about a year later, but the water one (plus house dust) still is a live. It just doesn't bloom anymore.
[I can't believe I just made level four talking about my houseplant.]
Reply:they grow forever.
I have a piece of one in a cup ,sometimes no water,very little light, for years.
Reply:Spiders have eight legs.
I repot my spider plant and the leaves turned yellow?
it could be shock.
if you went to a pot that was too big for it, or too small. really when transplanting, you should only go up 1 size, possibly 2 depending on how big your plant is.
You should always give some fertilizer after a transplant...and water the plant BEFORE you plant it that way it is somewhat moist and wouldn't require a lot of water after the transplant.
so the yellowing could be too much water... or
have you moved it to a new location? maybe it's in a too sunny spot, or not getting enough sun.
I repot my spider plant and the leaves turned yellow?
maybe it is going to die...
Reply:add some fertilizer
Reply:Sounds like too much watering. Does the pot have a drain hole and saucer. Spider plants usually bounce back from most everything. Did you know they help keep impurities out of the air.
Reply:You could have not watered it enough. It could be shock too.
get well flowers
if you went to a pot that was too big for it, or too small. really when transplanting, you should only go up 1 size, possibly 2 depending on how big your plant is.
You should always give some fertilizer after a transplant...and water the plant BEFORE you plant it that way it is somewhat moist and wouldn't require a lot of water after the transplant.
so the yellowing could be too much water... or
have you moved it to a new location? maybe it's in a too sunny spot, or not getting enough sun.
I repot my spider plant and the leaves turned yellow?
maybe it is going to die...
Reply:add some fertilizer
Reply:Sounds like too much watering. Does the pot have a drain hole and saucer. Spider plants usually bounce back from most everything. Did you know they help keep impurities out of the air.
Reply:You could have not watered it enough. It could be shock too.
get well flowers
Can i repot a baby spider plant immediately?
i just got like 4 of them and put them in a pot with soil. now i read everywhere that people let them sit in water until they grow roots. will mine die if i just leave them in the pot with soil?
Can i repot a baby spider plant immediately?
You can start a spider plant in water or dirt. Keep the soil moist. I have had a start in water for months now and it has a shoot. I have knocked off babies before and just stuck them in dirt and they lived.
Reply:Not if you keep the soil wet until the roots grow.
Can i repot a baby spider plant immediately?
You can start a spider plant in water or dirt. Keep the soil moist. I have had a start in water for months now and it has a shoot. I have knocked off babies before and just stuck them in dirt and they lived.
Reply:Not if you keep the soil wet until the roots grow.
I have a spider plant, its growing really well, but why do the ends of the leaves only keep turning brown?
The ends of the Spider plants' leaves are turning brown because you are using tap water to water them. The chlorine in the tap water is responsible for this, so you need to water the Spider plant with distilled water instead.
I have a spider plant, its growing really well, but why do the ends of the leaves only keep turning brown?
too dry enough
Reply:your spider plant, is in a draughty position.
Reply:the plant needs a humid atmosphere
give it a very light spray twice a day.
Reply:Yes, it is in a too dry position, try putting it in the bathroom or kitchen. Spray the foliage with cool water also you may need to water it more often
Reply:Where you have it the atmosphere is a little too dry for it.
Reply:The air is too dry Mist the plant a couple of times daily
I have a spider plant, its growing really well, but why do the ends of the leaves only keep turning brown?
too dry enough
Reply:your spider plant, is in a draughty position.
Reply:the plant needs a humid atmosphere
give it a very light spray twice a day.
Reply:Yes, it is in a too dry position, try putting it in the bathroom or kitchen. Spray the foliage with cool water also you may need to water it more often
Reply:Where you have it the atmosphere is a little too dry for it.
Reply:The air is too dry Mist the plant a couple of times daily
Why is my spider plant turning brown on the ends of the leaves?
Low humidity and excessively dry soil may also cause brown leaf tips. so you need to water it.
also sudden tempature change can cause leave turn brown or drop too.
Why is my spider plant turning brown on the ends of the leaves?
EITHER NOT ENOUGH WATER, TO MUCH WATER OR IF YOU ARE FERTILIZING YOU MAY HAVE OVER DONE IT, JUST TRIM OFF THE ENDS AND LET IT CONTINUE TO GROW
Reply:Pot bound or too much fertilizer
Reply:It can be from too much water or too little. Check out the requirements for the plant and water it accordingly.
also sudden tempature change can cause leave turn brown or drop too.
Why is my spider plant turning brown on the ends of the leaves?
EITHER NOT ENOUGH WATER, TO MUCH WATER OR IF YOU ARE FERTILIZING YOU MAY HAVE OVER DONE IT, JUST TRIM OFF THE ENDS AND LET IT CONTINUE TO GROW
Reply:Pot bound or too much fertilizer
Reply:It can be from too much water or too little. Check out the requirements for the plant and water it accordingly.
I have a spider plant with alota babies growing from it,anyone know how to repot them?
Spider plants are very easy. When the mother plant gets its roots pot-bound it starts throwing babies. Get one of those silver pans they sell to bake things in. Fill it with potting soil and water it well. Cut a baby spider off just above the new plant. Some of the mature babies actually have roots growing off the bottom already. Take those first. Push them down into the soil to cover those little roots. You can pack them in really close to each other. Keep the pan where it is a little cool and out of the direct sunlight. Water a little, once a week. In a few weeks the babies will have solid roots systems. When they reach this stage, I transplant each one into a large size plastic cup (you can get a bag of 50 of them at the grocery store). I poke a hole in the bottom of the cup so it has drainage. After a couple of months you can move them into regular pots. They REALLY like to have their roots pot-bound so let the roots fill the cup before moving on to a larger pot. I've even had these youngsters still in the cups start to throw out babies!
Good Luck!
I have a spider plant with alota babies growing from it,anyone know how to repot them?
I found the 2 best ways to do it is to either clip it and put it in water or leave it on the plant and stick it in soil this way it is still fed by the mother Plant till it grows roots then just clip it off and your ready to go
Reply:If you see little roots, you can plant them in little pots after cutting the long stem off. Sometimes I put them in a little jar of water until they are showing more roots, then pot them up.
Reply:Only cut off the babies that have roots already. Place these in a pot with potting soil and push them down slightly. Keep the soil moist until they take. If your spider starts creating too many babies re-pot it. All of the strength will go into creating the babies and they mother plant will do poorly.
Reply:Pinch the runner and put the baby on moist soil. Keep soil moist. Plant will root. You can also place a pot of moist soil under baby while still connected to mommy and it will root.
Reply:Stick them in moist dirt is the easiest, same as rubber plant leaves.
Reply:Place the starts in a glass of water until a root system gets started then you can repot.
Reply:Just put them in another pot of dirt and water regularly. They will take very easily!! Then give them away as x-mas gifts or sell them on e-bay. :-)
Good Luck!
I have a spider plant with alota babies growing from it,anyone know how to repot them?
I found the 2 best ways to do it is to either clip it and put it in water or leave it on the plant and stick it in soil this way it is still fed by the mother Plant till it grows roots then just clip it off and your ready to go
Reply:If you see little roots, you can plant them in little pots after cutting the long stem off. Sometimes I put them in a little jar of water until they are showing more roots, then pot them up.
Reply:Only cut off the babies that have roots already. Place these in a pot with potting soil and push them down slightly. Keep the soil moist until they take. If your spider starts creating too many babies re-pot it. All of the strength will go into creating the babies and they mother plant will do poorly.
Reply:Pinch the runner and put the baby on moist soil. Keep soil moist. Plant will root. You can also place a pot of moist soil under baby while still connected to mommy and it will root.
Reply:Stick them in moist dirt is the easiest, same as rubber plant leaves.
Reply:Place the starts in a glass of water until a root system gets started then you can repot.
Reply:Just put them in another pot of dirt and water regularly. They will take very easily!! Then give them away as x-mas gifts or sell them on e-bay. :-)
Flowers on a spider plant!!!?
This may be a daft question but I have a long stem with white flowers on it, is this normal? What do I do with them?
Flowers on a spider plant!!!?
Yes, this is normal. What others have left out, is that it will produce one of two things, a baby spider plat, or a seed pod. IF it produces another plant, hurray! If it produces a seed pod, you can plant the seeds, but the plants that grow from the seeds will not look like the parent plant.
Check out the sources listed for more information on the propagation of spider plants.
Good luck.
Reply:One sure way to make spider plants grow really big is to remove as many of the stolons (the long stems with flowers and baby plants on) as possible. Only do this if you have as many spider plants as you need!
repot younger specimens (under 2 years old) several times a year. Older plants usually gets repotted at least once a year.
Care Tips - It is sensitive to overwatering so allow the compost to dry out a little between waterings. Give the plant plenty of humidity in the form of misting or the leaf tips will turn brown. Place in bright light or semi-shade, in a well-ventilated position or, in the summer, even outside, but away from direct sunlight. Temperatures not above 18°C/64°F in summer or below freezing in winter. Feed weekly from early spring to late summer. Chlorophytum is a quick grower and the parent plant may need repotting twice a year.
Trivia - Spider plants have the ability to clean the air. They take in and metabolise atmosphere pollutants and use them as food, thus reducing or eliminating some toxins. They are particularly good at removing carbon monoxide (car fumes), formaldehyde and nitrogen from the air.
The flowers are normal. If your plant has the baby plants growing on the stalks these are female plants. You must have your plant in a very good place. I have 2 but only one of them has ever grown a flower.
Reply:Yes, they do flower- i have never done anything with them. They are lovely.
Reply:That's nice - flowers show your plant is probably really happy! You don't have to do anything with them, but if they spoil the line of the plant, or become untidy, it's no problem to just cut them off.
Reply:hwey are 'baby' spider plants! Carry on what you are doing now to the plant and eventually the flowers will become plants in their own right. Then when a root or two appears at the base of the Small plant, plant it on!
Reply:Perfectly normal ... some long stems have just the little plants which you can root in water then plant ... and other long stems have flowers ... just
enjoy them ...unfortunately they have no noticeable scent
Reply:those are flowers
and they will turn into small plants.[ one of the common names of the spider plant is the walking plant , this plant in the wild has the habit of growing in the crotch of trees , in those little places where leaves and such collect and turns into soil. the plant will grow until the soil is almost depleted and then sends out those runners to find a new place to grow].
one of the things i have tried and found to be true is take a pot of soil set it near the mother plant and set the baby into the new pot pinning it down with a rock or a bobby pin.water it and after a while the baby will have it's own roots ,,,,cut the runner and give the baby away to someone moving into their own place.
Reply:They aren't flowers they are baby spider plants...... buy a plant book!!
Flowers on a spider plant!!!?
Yes, this is normal. What others have left out, is that it will produce one of two things, a baby spider plat, or a seed pod. IF it produces another plant, hurray! If it produces a seed pod, you can plant the seeds, but the plants that grow from the seeds will not look like the parent plant.
Check out the sources listed for more information on the propagation of spider plants.
Good luck.
Reply:One sure way to make spider plants grow really big is to remove as many of the stolons (the long stems with flowers and baby plants on) as possible. Only do this if you have as many spider plants as you need!
repot younger specimens (under 2 years old) several times a year. Older plants usually gets repotted at least once a year.
Care Tips - It is sensitive to overwatering so allow the compost to dry out a little between waterings. Give the plant plenty of humidity in the form of misting or the leaf tips will turn brown. Place in bright light or semi-shade, in a well-ventilated position or, in the summer, even outside, but away from direct sunlight. Temperatures not above 18°C/64°F in summer or below freezing in winter. Feed weekly from early spring to late summer. Chlorophytum is a quick grower and the parent plant may need repotting twice a year.
Trivia - Spider plants have the ability to clean the air. They take in and metabolise atmosphere pollutants and use them as food, thus reducing or eliminating some toxins. They are particularly good at removing carbon monoxide (car fumes), formaldehyde and nitrogen from the air.
The flowers are normal. If your plant has the baby plants growing on the stalks these are female plants. You must have your plant in a very good place. I have 2 but only one of them has ever grown a flower.
Reply:Yes, they do flower- i have never done anything with them. They are lovely.
Reply:That's nice - flowers show your plant is probably really happy! You don't have to do anything with them, but if they spoil the line of the plant, or become untidy, it's no problem to just cut them off.
Reply:hwey are 'baby' spider plants! Carry on what you are doing now to the plant and eventually the flowers will become plants in their own right. Then when a root or two appears at the base of the Small plant, plant it on!
Reply:Perfectly normal ... some long stems have just the little plants which you can root in water then plant ... and other long stems have flowers ... just
enjoy them ...unfortunately they have no noticeable scent
Reply:those are flowers
and they will turn into small plants.[ one of the common names of the spider plant is the walking plant , this plant in the wild has the habit of growing in the crotch of trees , in those little places where leaves and such collect and turns into soil. the plant will grow until the soil is almost depleted and then sends out those runners to find a new place to grow].
one of the things i have tried and found to be true is take a pot of soil set it near the mother plant and set the baby into the new pot pinning it down with a rock or a bobby pin.water it and after a while the baby will have it's own roots ,,,,cut the runner and give the baby away to someone moving into their own place.
Reply:They aren't flowers they are baby spider plants...... buy a plant book!!
Can a spider plant renue its leaf if new one is broken off?
If by spider plant you mean the one in the link below =
click on the link to open =
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spider_plan...
Then you have nothing to worry about !
The broken, torn leaf Will not renew or regenerate it self but new ones will sprout and make good the loss.
It has underground stem that will take care of the problem .
Do not over water it keep the soil moist and keep the plant in shade . It will give out new baby plants in no time . Cut them and pot them separately if you wish .
Can a spider plant renue its leaf if new one is broken off?
Perhaps...give it TLC,do not over water,and fertilize it to encourage new growth.
Reply:You can divide a large plant and plant the babies it grows.
Reply:In the Wild they will get tears and have thier leaves ripped off by grazers but plants are far durable than us they grow thier leaves with an exeption an African plant that has only 2 leaves every 100 years but crazy thing is they found a specimen that is over 3000 years!!!!!!
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click on the link to open =
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spider_plan...
Then you have nothing to worry about !
The broken, torn leaf Will not renew or regenerate it self but new ones will sprout and make good the loss.
It has underground stem that will take care of the problem .
Do not over water it keep the soil moist and keep the plant in shade . It will give out new baby plants in no time . Cut them and pot them separately if you wish .
Can a spider plant renue its leaf if new one is broken off?
Perhaps...give it TLC,do not over water,and fertilize it to encourage new growth.
Reply:You can divide a large plant and plant the babies it grows.
Reply:In the Wild they will get tears and have thier leaves ripped off by grazers but plants are far durable than us they grow thier leaves with an exeption an African plant that has only 2 leaves every 100 years but crazy thing is they found a specimen that is over 3000 years!!!!!!
beaded necklace
Will, my spider plant hurt my cats if they chew on it?
nope. its not poisonous or anythign for them. but u can buy them wheat grass or seed to make ur own wheat grass for them to munch on so they dont scalp ur plants
Will, my spider plant hurt my cats if they chew on it?
no
Reply:You might try calling the Animal Poison Control Center. 1-888-426-4435
Reply:no of cours
e not.
Reply:I found your information on the internet. The spider plant is non-toxic for your cat. So if your cat ate some of it, don't worry about it. I do know that any kind of lily is dangerous for your cat and can cause kidney failure. So keep all lily's away from your cat.
Reply:the spider plant wont hurt him, but to much might make him puke or have diarehea.. or might wanna try hanging the plant... the cats saliva might hurt the plant though...lol....
Reply:Here is a great article from one of my favourite websites.
The short answer is - no - spider plants are perfectly harmless.
Will, my spider plant hurt my cats if they chew on it?
no
Reply:You might try calling the Animal Poison Control Center. 1-888-426-4435
Reply:no of cours
e not.
Reply:I found your information on the internet. The spider plant is non-toxic for your cat. So if your cat ate some of it, don't worry about it. I do know that any kind of lily is dangerous for your cat and can cause kidney failure. So keep all lily's away from your cat.
Reply:the spider plant wont hurt him, but to much might make him puke or have diarehea.. or might wanna try hanging the plant... the cats saliva might hurt the plant though...lol....
Reply:Here is a great article from one of my favourite websites.
The short answer is - no - spider plants are perfectly harmless.
What happens when a spider plant dies?
over the short term
over long term (many months)
What happens when a spider plant dies?
Um.... I think it just dies.
Well there are certain plants out there that can stand extreme condtions and drought like the ressurection plant. That plant will curl up and dry out like its dead, but once you give it some more water it comes back to life like nothing happened.
Reply:I am not really able to understand what you are asking. If a plant dies, it's just that....dead. Are you asking why it might be dieing?
over long term (many months)
What happens when a spider plant dies?
Um.... I think it just dies.
Well there are certain plants out there that can stand extreme condtions and drought like the ressurection plant. That plant will curl up and dry out like its dead, but once you give it some more water it comes back to life like nothing happened.
Reply:I am not really able to understand what you are asking. If a plant dies, it's just that....dead. Are you asking why it might be dieing?
Has any one planted a spider plant in watter crystals? would you recommend it?
Forget the "crystal" stuff. I've got a spider plant that's been growing in water for 2 years. Less expense. Lots of things root and grow in just plain water.
Has any one planted a spider plant in watter crystals? would you recommend it?
It's not necessary. Just place it on top of a pot of soil and it will grow and multiply quickly. I did this 4 months ago and the plants are now "spilling" over the pot!! They are very easy to grow.
Has any one planted a spider plant in watter crystals? would you recommend it?
It's not necessary. Just place it on top of a pot of soil and it will grow and multiply quickly. I did this 4 months ago and the plants are now "spilling" over the pot!! They are very easy to grow.
How would i go about planting a new spider from my spider plant?
Where at and when should I cut the spiderette? Is it advisable to put it in water, and how much of the spiderette should be submerged?
How would i go about planting a new spider from my spider plant?
I've done this many times, both using soil and, with less success, using water.
Cut off a "baby" spider near where the baby meets the "stem" from the main plant, and bury the part that looks like tiny little roots in some loose/well-aerated soil. Water regularly and within six weeks to three months, you're ready to pot up. Alternative, you can try placing the "roots" in a glass of water, making sure to keep the water level at all times on the roots. After the roots have grown several inches, pot it up in some soil.
I recommend trying both methods -- spider plants are among the most easily propogated houseplants.
Reply:Check the below site for that info.
Reply:There are a couple of things you can do.
1. Wait till you see the baby grows some of roots, then you can cut it from the parent plant.
2. Place another pot beside the parent plant and place the baby on top of the soil. The baby will do the rest of the work by growing it's roots into the soil. Then in a couple of weeks cut it from the parent plant.
Reply:dig around the new baby and pry it up, sever the root about half way between it and the mother, plant it in the new location, and water for the first three days, then back off to once a week! no fertilizer is needed!
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How would i go about planting a new spider from my spider plant?
I've done this many times, both using soil and, with less success, using water.
Cut off a "baby" spider near where the baby meets the "stem" from the main plant, and bury the part that looks like tiny little roots in some loose/well-aerated soil. Water regularly and within six weeks to three months, you're ready to pot up. Alternative, you can try placing the "roots" in a glass of water, making sure to keep the water level at all times on the roots. After the roots have grown several inches, pot it up in some soil.
I recommend trying both methods -- spider plants are among the most easily propogated houseplants.
Reply:Check the below site for that info.
Reply:There are a couple of things you can do.
1. Wait till you see the baby grows some of roots, then you can cut it from the parent plant.
2. Place another pot beside the parent plant and place the baby on top of the soil. The baby will do the rest of the work by growing it's roots into the soil. Then in a couple of weeks cut it from the parent plant.
Reply:dig around the new baby and pry it up, sever the root about half way between it and the mother, plant it in the new location, and water for the first three days, then back off to once a week! no fertilizer is needed!
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My spider plant looks healthy apart from some tips of leaves keep going brown what is causing this?
I have had a spider plant for years now. To keep them healthy trim the end of all leaves with brown tips every couple of months with scissors. Do this and check for watering 1-2 weekly in the summer and 1-2 a fortnight in the winter and your plant will have a long a fruitful life.
My spider plant looks healthy apart from some tips of leaves keep going brown what is causing this?
It's probably getting over or under fed
I had a spider plant and I loved it But my cat loved it more and ate the whole thing!
Reply:POSSIBLE ITS TOO NEAR A RADIATOR,SPRAY IT WITH WATER
Reply:water it at night
Reply:I have had the same spider plant for 14 years. When you bring plants inside they have to adjust to the change. Make sure the plant is not to close to a window. When my plants leaves turn brown I just cut that part off and the plant keeps growing. Don't worry it will live. This may sound stupid,but I talk to my plants every time I water them. GOOD LUCK
My spider plant looks healthy apart from some tips of leaves keep going brown what is causing this?
It's probably getting over or under fed
I had a spider plant and I loved it But my cat loved it more and ate the whole thing!
Reply:POSSIBLE ITS TOO NEAR A RADIATOR,SPRAY IT WITH WATER
Reply:water it at night
Reply:I have had the same spider plant for 14 years. When you bring plants inside they have to adjust to the change. Make sure the plant is not to close to a window. When my plants leaves turn brown I just cut that part off and the plant keeps growing. Don't worry it will live. This may sound stupid,but I talk to my plants every time I water them. GOOD LUCK
My spider plant has lots of little tiny white worms or larvae crawling in its soil. What are they?
And how do I get rid of them?
My spider plant has lots of little tiny white worms or larvae crawling in its soil. What are they?
Sounds like fungas gnats.
U of Colorado has a good piece about them, they are listed around the bottom of the page.
Shows photos which should help you identify as well as ways of managing it.
Reply:Mealy bugs, spider mites, white fly - seems you are in the larvae stage of one of those. Over watering / poor drainage can give these pest a good start. Best remedy is to totally repot / transplant. Empty entire contents into a trash bag and shake loose the plant itself. Try to shake plant of all dirt, etc. Then gently water sprayer through the plant/roots, then place in whole new set up. Would lightly dust with a bit of Seven Dust for good measure. I live in a humid area and most plantings are in ground - keep it all under control with dusts (spread sulphur dust everywhere in Spring). Seven Dust for incidentals.
Reply:Sounds like maggots so they will turn into flys soon. Dump the plant and burn it before they do.
Reply:Spray it with an insecticide for houseplants. Change the soil.
Reply:It could be plant mites. Hold it under a blast of water. If that doesn't work, spray it with an all purpose plant insecticide. You may have to get rid of it. Your other plants may get the mites.
Reply:My guess is fungus gnats - you probably water your plants too much. In general, let the soil dry up before watering and don't overfertilize them.
Reply:You don't have to burn your plant. Change your soil in your pot. Knock of any old potting soil, you may need to rinse of roots under water. Replant in a NEW pot with new soil. There are several all purpose sprays or powders you can use to control insect festation. Before using your old pot it needs to be scrubed out with hot water and bleach.
My spider plant has lots of little tiny white worms or larvae crawling in its soil. What are they?
Sounds like fungas gnats.
U of Colorado has a good piece about them, they are listed around the bottom of the page.
Shows photos which should help you identify as well as ways of managing it.
Reply:Mealy bugs, spider mites, white fly - seems you are in the larvae stage of one of those. Over watering / poor drainage can give these pest a good start. Best remedy is to totally repot / transplant. Empty entire contents into a trash bag and shake loose the plant itself. Try to shake plant of all dirt, etc. Then gently water sprayer through the plant/roots, then place in whole new set up. Would lightly dust with a bit of Seven Dust for good measure. I live in a humid area and most plantings are in ground - keep it all under control with dusts (spread sulphur dust everywhere in Spring). Seven Dust for incidentals.
Reply:Sounds like maggots so they will turn into flys soon. Dump the plant and burn it before they do.
Reply:Spray it with an insecticide for houseplants. Change the soil.
Reply:It could be plant mites. Hold it under a blast of water. If that doesn't work, spray it with an all purpose plant insecticide. You may have to get rid of it. Your other plants may get the mites.
Reply:My guess is fungus gnats - you probably water your plants too much. In general, let the soil dry up before watering and don't overfertilize them.
Reply:You don't have to burn your plant. Change your soil in your pot. Knock of any old potting soil, you may need to rinse of roots under water. Replant in a NEW pot with new soil. There are several all purpose sprays or powders you can use to control insect festation. Before using your old pot it needs to be scrubed out with hot water and bleach.
I have a spider plant called "Fire Flash" or "Mandarin Spider" and it's dying, any suggestions?
Browning and drying up leaves
I have a spider plant called "Fire Flash" or "Mandarin Spider" and it's dying, any suggestions?
Is it in a bright place, without direct sunny? When I move my to far from the window it does the same thing. They do like a lot of water and the less soil it has, the more spider babies it will put out.
Reply:Try replanting in bigger pot,and alittle food....
Reply:It could be root bound or have to much water. If root bound split it into two pots or put in a bigger one. If too much water let it dry out.
I have a spider plant called "Fire Flash" or "Mandarin Spider" and it's dying, any suggestions?
Is it in a bright place, without direct sunny? When I move my to far from the window it does the same thing. They do like a lot of water and the less soil it has, the more spider babies it will put out.
Reply:Try replanting in bigger pot,and alittle food....
Reply:It could be root bound or have to much water. If root bound split it into two pots or put in a bigger one. If too much water let it dry out.
I have a spider plant that has little white worms in the dirt,what are they?
I don't think they are worms. Spider plants have very fiberous roots that look kinda like worms, so I think everything is okay. You might want to move up to the next size pot and replant your spider. If the things are moving, then I don't know! Good luck.
I have a spider plant that has little white worms in the dirt,what are they?
the white things are moving like worms and now i am seeing little fruit flies sitting on top of the dirt. Report It
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Reply:I have a lot of spider plants and it is probly nutrients in the soil and not worms... or if they move then they are probly worms!
You might want to try changing the soil....!?
Reply:They are called roots.
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I have a spider plant that has little white worms in the dirt,what are they?
the white things are moving like worms and now i am seeing little fruit flies sitting on top of the dirt. Report It
Reply:http://www.science.com
http://www.biology.com
Reply:I have a lot of spider plants and it is probly nutrients in the soil and not worms... or if they move then they are probly worms!
You might want to try changing the soil....!?
Reply:They are called roots.
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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?
A pair of scissors or shears should do the job nicely. Prune it back some.
How do I trim a runaway spider plant, was given to me 2 years ago?
A pair of scissors or shears should do the job nicely. Prune it back some.
Spider plant tips are browning???
What do you think is causing this?
Too much or Too littel water???
Bigger pot? ???
Something else?
What could it be??
AND
Should I cut them off or leave the tips on???
Spider plant tips are browning???
Check the moisture in the soil. If dry then water it. Check it deep down near the roots. Usually dry soil will cause the brown tips. Irregular watering will show signs of distress too.
Yes you can cut of the tips, or just pinch them off. Avoid overwatering too....the best way is to place the pot in a bowl of larger size...then pour water in the bowl and let the plant set to absorb as much water as it needs in about 2 hours. Remove it and let it drain well. Should only have to do this about every 10 days, unless you are in a very dry location. Always test the soil first for moisture.
Too much or Too littel water???
Bigger pot? ???
Something else?
What could it be??
AND
Should I cut them off or leave the tips on???
Spider plant tips are browning???
Check the moisture in the soil. If dry then water it. Check it deep down near the roots. Usually dry soil will cause the brown tips. Irregular watering will show signs of distress too.
Yes you can cut of the tips, or just pinch them off. Avoid overwatering too....the best way is to place the pot in a bowl of larger size...then pour water in the bowl and let the plant set to absorb as much water as it needs in about 2 hours. Remove it and let it drain well. Should only have to do this about every 10 days, unless you are in a very dry location. Always test the soil first for moisture.
Spider plant babies WAY TO MANY!?
What should I do with them? Some of my friend want some but there are like 40 on each thing. Any ideas?
Spider plant babies WAY TO MANY!?
If your friends want them, put several in one pot and hand them out. (Root them in a glass of water first.) Spider plants like being root-bound, so lots in one pot will work great for them. If you have more baby-filled shoots than friends, by all means, trim off the shoot and toss them.
Reply:You can take your baby spider still attached and bring it down into the soil next to the mother plant using a wire to keep it from popping up out of the soil-then in about a week-snip the cord from the mother plant-kind of like birthing (lol). You can transplant to another area or put into egg carton and give out to your friends-kind of like a friendship plant. I probably have 40 or 50 plants I've gotten from one large mother plant using this method. Good luck
Reply:Just leave them alone or pinch them and toss them if you dont want them.
Reply:take off as many babies as ud like. put them in a glass of water for a couple of weeks. they will root like crazy and then pass them on to friends.=)...
Reply:Once you have taken off the babies, put the parent plant in a larger pot.
The babies develop when the plant is pot bound. It will help not produce babies.
Reply:seperate the runners form ythe plant , pot them up, give them to your freinds
Spider plant babies WAY TO MANY!?
If your friends want them, put several in one pot and hand them out. (Root them in a glass of water first.) Spider plants like being root-bound, so lots in one pot will work great for them. If you have more baby-filled shoots than friends, by all means, trim off the shoot and toss them.
Reply:You can take your baby spider still attached and bring it down into the soil next to the mother plant using a wire to keep it from popping up out of the soil-then in about a week-snip the cord from the mother plant-kind of like birthing (lol). You can transplant to another area or put into egg carton and give out to your friends-kind of like a friendship plant. I probably have 40 or 50 plants I've gotten from one large mother plant using this method. Good luck
Reply:Just leave them alone or pinch them and toss them if you dont want them.
Reply:take off as many babies as ud like. put them in a glass of water for a couple of weeks. they will root like crazy and then pass them on to friends.=)...
Reply:Once you have taken off the babies, put the parent plant in a larger pot.
The babies develop when the plant is pot bound. It will help not produce babies.
Reply:seperate the runners form ythe plant , pot them up, give them to your freinds
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