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Care & Feeding of Your Spider Plant

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Care & Feeding of Your Spider Plant

A spider plant (Chlorophytum Comosum) is an easy-to-care for houseplant that will fit in well in your house. And they have the added benefit of growing their own babies!

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The Light Needs of Your Spider Plant
Spider Plant Photos
Brown Leaf Tips on Your Spider Plant
Spider Plant Books & Posters
Water and Fertilizer Needs of Your Spide...
What's your best tip for caring for a sp...

I have had good luck with placing spider plants in almost any lighting situation, as long as they are not in direct sunlight for too long. They tolerate low-light situations that many plants wouldn't like. So go ahead and place your spider plant anywhere. Keep an eye on it and if looks like it's flagging, move it and again keep an eye on it.

Spider Plant Photos

Brown Leaf Tips on Your Spider Plant

Chlorine in the water contributes to brown tips on the spider plant's leaves. Let water sit for at least 24 hours before watering your spider plant.

Spider Plant Books & Posters

Water and Fertilizer Needs of Your Spider Plant

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Help with Watering your Spider Plants

You should be careful if your municipal water has a lot of chlorine in it. In this case, let the water sit for 24 hours before you water your spider plant.

Houseplant Fertilizer

Spider plants want a weak solution of fertilizer at the beginning of the growing season. That's all! They are not heavy feeders.

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EVELYN SPAARKS Aug 4, 2011 @ 10:09 am | delete

Can i remove the brown tips ?

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Jessica Aug 26, 2010 @ 11:03 am | delete

Hi there - I've got a spider plant, about a year old. She sits in a window that gets medium bright indirect sunlight. She's been doing really well, but now, all of a sudden, she's got brown tips. The only thing that has changed is I started watering her with rain water (after reading that the chlorine in tap water might cause brown tips!) Any suggestions?

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pmalynn Aug 26, 2010 @ 11:36 am | delete

Hi, Jessica! I've never had a spider plant more than a year from buying it that didn't have a few brown tips. A few reasons for brown leaves would be: not enough water, too much water, too much fertilizer. The other thing to look out for is air conditioner or heating vents near the plant. Cut off the brown leaves or tips, stop fertilizing (if you are) for two weeks, mist the plant with water if it's in dry air (even think about taking it into the bathroom when you shower). When you start fertilizing again, start with a weak solution. Better too little than too much. And be sure you stop fertilizing at the end of the summer. Good luck, Jessica!

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mactilly Aug 25, 2010 @ 10:40 am | delete

Hi, Karen again. Just wondering if my spider would like direct sun if it is 102 outside. The plant is outside under an awning where it just gets light but should I put it in the sun for a few hours or not during the heat wave here in El Cajon, Ca.?

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pmalynn Aug 25, 2010 @ 10:52 am | delete

Hi, Karen! No, a spider plant likes bright indirect light but should never be in direct sunlight, high temps or not. And be sure to water even just a little every day during the heat wave to cool off the roots. If the heat you have in your area is dry, be sure to mist the plant daily . . . but never mist a plant when the sun is shining on it or the water will act as a magnifying glass and burn the leaves. And don't do it after the sun goes down; plants don't like to go to sleep wet! :-) Good luck with your spider plant, Karen!
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