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Chlorophytum
Spider Plant
A very common houseplant, grown as such for more than two hundred years.
Numerous plantlets, (babies) develop on mature plants. These are easily rooted to
propagate new plants. Tiny white unscented flowers will develop at the ends of
long stems before the baby plantlets begin to grow. A very easy care plant which
comes in solid green and variegated varieties. Keep the plant moderately pot bound
to encourage the development of plantlets, but repot regularly to ensure adequate
soil around the roots. Otherwise the plant will almost push itself up and out of the pot, making it difficult to water
properly. Pinch and prune the regularly to ensure good even growth. Rotate the pot, as this plant will quickly grow
toward the light source. Use baby plantlets as fast growing, cascading window box plants in summer.
Light:
Prefers medium to bright light, foliage will be limp and thin under lower
light conditions. Too much full sun, especially in summer, will bleach and
burn leaves.
Low- well away from a bright
window, or close to an
obstructed window. Indirect
light, north facing windows.
Water:
Medium- bright but sunless,
some distance from a sunny
window or close to a bright
sunless window.
Partial Sun– east or west
facing windows, at least
four hours of direct
sunlight per day.
Full Sun– south facing
window. Full exposure,
continuous sun, may be
hot in summer.
Water thoroughly and then allow to dry. Plant will drink large amounts of
water if kept in bright light and when full of baby plantlets. Will wilt if allowed to dry out thoroughly.
Allow soil to dry thoroughly
between waterings.
Water when soil has dried one to
two inches below the surface.
Water when soil has just
dried on the surface.
Humidity
Fertilizer
Soil
Benefits from
frequent
misting.
Fertilize regularly from
February through October.
Standard Formula.
Standard good quality
potting soil.
More plant care tips at www.marketblooms.com
Water frequently, never
allowing soil to dry.
Temperature
Average to home temps.
Minimum of 55 degrees in
winter.