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- Q.I Divided My Spider Plant Due To Being Over Watered. - I found fat white tubers on the roots, and I trimmed off the mushy roots and re-potted the divides. Some ...
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debrahdo2 on
February 12, 2022
63049Q.I Divided My Spider Plant Due To Being Over Watered.
I found fat white tubers on the roots, and I trimmed off the mushy roots and re-potted the divides. Some tubers fell off and some I cut off. I am going to plant 6 tubers, 2 to each small pot. Will they grow spider plants? One more question, I have had this spider plant for 3 to 4 years and it never had any spider babies? Do you know why that is? Thank you, Debbie
Answered by
BushDoctor on
February 14, 2022
Certified ExpertA.These tubers are usually formed, fully, during stress. They do this to store nutrients and water when conditions become unfavorable, such as overwatering. In this case, they halt most processes, including respiration and root nutrient and gas exchange. These root nodules keep them alive until conditions return to something that they can tolerate.
This brings me to the main issue.
These plants are extremely drought tolerant, preferring very dry conditions over moist conditions. In anything other than wet soils, they can become quite invasive, in fact!
Good growth will come from neglect, actually. Just set it and forget it for awhile.
As far as the tubers go... They won't usually produce any offspring if you take them before they have already produced their own shoots. It is best to leave them alone.
Here are some articles that will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/spider-plant/spider-plant-swollen-roots.htm
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- Asked by
Anonymous on
March 27, 2022Q.I Have Tight Little Clusters That Aren’t Putting Out Long Leaves
I've never seen this before--the small spiderettes clustered in tiny rosettes and aren't growing out!
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
March 28, 2022
Certified ExpertA.They look rather crowded in the container. Try spacing them out to give them air circulation and room for their roots to grow.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/spider-plant/spider-plant-care-gardening-tips-for-spider-plants.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Amberk32 on
April 9, 2022
50702Q.Do Spider Plants Roots & Stem Need To Be Completely Under Soil ?
My cat got to a lot of my plants. Lost most of them but trying to save my spider plant and a couple pathos. Do I trim brown tips off spider plant? It had a really thick dark bottom of stem and fat roots. Wasn’t sure if maybe I should transfer to water for a bit.
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
April 11, 2022
Certified ExpertA.It isn't necessary. This plant will survive quite the abuse, but it thrives on neglect.
Forgetting to water, feed, or otherwise even pay attention to the plant seems to be the best method. Actually, this is the case for both of your plants.
The damage and browning will be from a compounded issue of overwatering and fluoride found in water, in general. If there is any moisture in the container, at all, then you will NOT need to give them any water. They are actually very drought tolerant. When you do water- Rain water or reverse osmosis is best. Otherwise, if you don't mind a little browning, fluoride damage is, merely, cosmetic.
Your best best will be to put your Pothos and Spider Plant in moderate lighting. A southern window is perfect, but they will stand less (and the Pothos may appreciate more distance from the window than your Spider Plant. Water when the container is dry, at least halfway, but fully is preferable.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/pothos/pothos-plant-care.htm
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Anonymous on
September 5, 2022Q.Handling Spiderettes
some websites say prune, some say not! I got a spiderette and pruned it. got two back which I pruned, got four back which I pruned and got eight back, so I stopped pruning. I have now lost count. Should I prune or just enjoy the sight? Thank You
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
September 14, 2022
Certified ExpertA.I've seen plants that were loaded with spiderettes. You don't have to remove them, unless you want to start new plants or share with others. If you want less, you can remove the whole runner, not just the spiderettes.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/spider-plant/propagating-spiderettes.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/spider-plant/pruning-spider-plants.htm
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kokop7838 on
September 18, 2022
55125Q.Spider Plant
Why is my spider plant not having babies. It’s about a year old
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
September 20, 2022
Certified ExpertA.This species is known for being, almost, invasive. Anytime growth is slow, I would look towards very extreme conditions in one of the following. Very wet soil. Very cramped conditions. Very low light. Extremes of any temperature, and inert soilless media. All of these things will cause this plant to stop growing.
Here is an article for more care tips:
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jillbuchfinck on
September 20, 2022
Mullen NE 69152Q.How Do You Make A New Start Or Plant From An Existing Spider Plant?
Just want to make a new plan5 from an existing spider plant
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
September 20, 2022
Certified ExpertA.This is as simple as taking a "spiderette" and placing it in a new container, removing it once it is rooted!
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/spider-plant/propagating-spiderettes.htm
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sheilaemmy9 on
September 21, 2022
London UKQ.What Is This Plant And Care Instructions?
Houseplant. What is this plant and care instructions? Uk Read more at Gardening Know How: Ask A Gardening Question https://questions.gardeningknowhow.com/ask-a-question/
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
September 22, 2022
Certified ExpertA.This is very hard to say with no flowers, or any other identifying features present at this time. Most likely, I would say that this is a spider plant, though.
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