The spider plant is considered a relatively undemanding plant. It doesn't like direct sunlight and feels particularly comfortable in a hanging basket. Even inexperienced plant lovers can easily grow new spider plants from the constantly growing offshoots.
How do you properly care for a spider plant?
To care for a spider plant, you need a bright, moderately warm location, normal potting soil (optionally mixed with a little compost), moderate watering, avoiding direct sunlight and only fertilizing rarely. If pest infestation occurs, it can be treated with natural remedies.
The right location
The spider plant likes it to be moderately warm and bright. In direct sunlight it could burn and the leaves turn brown. However, if the spider plant gets too little light, its leaves become colorless. At temperatures below 10 °C, the spider plant stops growing and hibernates.
The best earth
Since the spider plant is quite undemanding, normal potting soil is sufficient. You may be able to mix in some well-rotted compost. This is particularly helpful for growing offshoots and for faster root formation. But it really shouldn't be too much. Repotting is only necessary if the old pot becomes too small for the roots.
The right watering
The spider plant only needs moderate water, so do not water your plant too much. Be sure to avoid waterlogging, otherwise the roots will rot. The bale must not dry out either, that is not good for your spider plant either. This could result in unsightly brown tips.
During the hibernation period, your garden lily's water requirements decrease. Only water the plant when the top layer of soil is already slightly dry. Avoid fertilizer completely during this time. From spring to autumn, give your spider plant a little liquid fertilizer (€8.00 on Amazon) in the water every now and then.
The Multiplication
Green lilies are, so to speak, easy to propagate. The offshoots, also called kindles, form all by themselves. All you need is a sufficiently large plant pot, a little fertilizer and enough water. Separate these children from the mother plant as soon as they have formed roots, then you can plant the offshoots immediately.
Pests and diseases
Occasionally spider plants suffer from aphids, mealybugs, mealybugs or whiteflies. Rinse your spider plant with lukewarm water to remove most of the pests. Then spray the plant with nettle broth or a weak soapy solution.
So that other plants are spared from the lice, isolate the infected spider plant. You can also use lacewings, parasitic wasps or ladybirds for biological pest control.
The most important care tips:
- bright, moderately warm location
- normal potting soil, possibly mixed with some compost
- water moderately
- no direct sunlight
- fertilize rarely
Tips & Tricks
If you have forgotten to water for a long time, then treat your spider plant to a thorough soaking bath. This way she will recover quickly.