The Low Maintenance Spider Plant
Spider plants, like the Philodendron is an excellent house plant to have. This particular plant will thrive in nearly any condition, it is easy to care for and make beautiful hanging basket plants as they grow and the baby spider plants hang down.
Spider plants love rich well draining potting soil, but not “wet” soil and when fertilized every two to four weeks they will grow exceptionally well in a low light condition. They do however benefit from a sunny window twice a week or so but the like most other plants do not like drafts or the cold.
Spider plants propagation is relatively easy because they send out shoots or stalks and on the end are baby spider plants. All you need do is remove the baby spider plant and root it in water until they reach an inch or so then just transplant into a pot or container that is filled with a rich well draining potting soil.
As the roots begin to become bound (set into) to the soil the new plant will begin to produce baby spider plants of its own. For this reason they should not be transplanted into too large of a container.
Many people who have never grown houseplants have discovered that not only do they help keep the air clean during those long cold days of winter, but that they also provide and added beauty to your home. Once you start growing indoor houseplants, you will always want to have some hanging in windows or on display.
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