The Chlorophytum comosum is a beautiful plant, which is considered to be easy to maintain and fast growing. chlorophytum comosum have green leaves, the center of which usually have a white or yellow stripe. These care instructions will tell you the conditions under which the spider plant grows best. US scientists discovered a special characteristic of the chlorophytum comosum in 1984. During a study it turned out that the plant can clean contaminated air by filtering out substances like formaldehyde. This works especially well in closed rooms.
This undemanding plant feels well in a bright spot. Places where they get in direct contact with the sun in the morning or in the evening are just perfect. The light contributes, for example, to the development of a strong coloring of the leaves. If possible, however, the spider plant should not be exposed to the hot midday sun in the summer to make sure the leaves won’t burn. A half-shaded spot would be all right. In a darker environment and in the shade, however, it grows only slowly. Low temperatures will slow down the growth too. The plant grows best when the room temperature is as constant as possible between 14 °C and 18 °C. This plant is very adaptable, so it can withstand temperatures between 10 °C and 30 °C. Especially in the cold time of year, the chlorophytum comosum should be located in a room rather than outside. In the summer it also grows on the balcony or in the garden, if it is not permanently illuminated by the sun.
Planting and repotting:
The dense and rapidly growing root ball of the chlorophytum comosum requires much space, so this green plant should be placed in a pot with sufficient space. There should be a 2 to 3 cm area filled with soil between the roots of the plant and the end of the pot. As soon as the roots can be seen, because they displace the substrate on the surface or even damage the pot, the spider plant should be transplanted as quickly as possible into a larger pot independent of the season.
Pouring and spraying:
The spider plant should be poured regularly and generously. From spring to autumn the soil should constantly be slightly damp. Waterlogging should however be strictly avoided. Therefore, the plant is best planted in a pot, from which excess water can drain down. This should be removed a few minutes after pouring. In its thick roots the spider plant can store water, which is why it survives even short dry periods. However, these should not last for too long and should not be repeated too often. You can quickly see that the chlorophytum comosum is too little poured when it has dry leaf tips, pest infestation or bright, faded leaves. However, brown tips can also point to an extremely low humidity. Humidity should be between 50% and 70%. If the humidity is too low, you should regularly spray the plant with water.
Fertilizing:
Since the spider plant is undemanding and can grow well with a smaller nutrient supply, it can be sparingly fertilized. In the main growth period, which lasts from March to September, it is advisable to pour some liquid fertilizer into the soil every two to four weeks. The exact amount of fertilizer depends on the nutrient content of the substrate. A chlorophytum comosum that is repotted every year, does not need any fertilizer. If you prefer fertilizer sticks, use one in the spring and one in the summer.
Wintering:
At room temperature the chlorophytum comosum thrives throughout the year. In the winter you should give it a rest and not fertilize it. If you put it to a cool place, make sure that the temperature is at least 10 °C. At such low temperatures, it must be poured less than in the main growth period. Only when the soil’s surface is slightly dried, the plant needs water.
Diseases:
Since the spider plant is resistant and easy to maintain, diseases rarely occur. Dried leaves often point to waterlogging that should be removed as soon as possible by draining the excess water. If the waterlogging persists, the plant can be attacked by bacteria that cause a severe bacterial wet rot. They will spread quickly and can hardly be fought. Affected plants should therefore be disposed and never come into contact with healthy ones.
- Plant family: grassy plants (anthericaceae)
- Genus: chlorophytums
- Class: angiosperms (magnoliopsida)
- Order: asparagales
- Species: spider plant (chlorophytum comosum)
- Trivial names: spider plant, airplane plant, ribbon plant, spider ivy, St. Bernard’s lily, hen and chickens
- Origin: South Africa
- Tussock-forming, herbaceous, perennial plant
- Height: up to 60 cm
- Blossom: all year round
- small, white blossoms on long flower stems
- dense, long leaves arranged in rosette-shape
This undemanding plant feels well in a bright spot. Places where they get in direct contact with the sun in the morning or in the evening are just perfect. The light contributes, for example, to the development of a strong coloring of the leaves. If possible, however, the spider plant should not be exposed to the hot midday sun in the summer to make sure the leaves won’t burn. A half-shaded spot would be all right. In a darker environment and in the shade, however, it grows only slowly. Low temperatures will slow down the growth too. The plant grows best when the room temperature is as constant as possible between 14 °C and 18 °C. This plant is very adaptable, so it can withstand temperatures between 10 °C and 30 °C. Especially in the cold time of year, the chlorophytum comosum should be located in a room rather than outside. In the summer it also grows on the balcony or in the garden, if it is not permanently illuminated by the sun.
Planting and repotting:
The dense and rapidly growing root ball of the chlorophytum comosum requires much space, so this green plant should be placed in a pot with sufficient space. There should be a 2 to 3 cm area filled with soil between the roots of the plant and the end of the pot. As soon as the roots can be seen, because they displace the substrate on the surface or even damage the pot, the spider plant should be transplanted as quickly as possible into a larger pot independent of the season.
Pouring and spraying:
The spider plant should be poured regularly and generously. From spring to autumn the soil should constantly be slightly damp. Waterlogging should however be strictly avoided. Therefore, the plant is best planted in a pot, from which excess water can drain down. This should be removed a few minutes after pouring. In its thick roots the spider plant can store water, which is why it survives even short dry periods. However, these should not last for too long and should not be repeated too often. You can quickly see that the chlorophytum comosum is too little poured when it has dry leaf tips, pest infestation or bright, faded leaves. However, brown tips can also point to an extremely low humidity. Humidity should be between 50% and 70%. If the humidity is too low, you should regularly spray the plant with water.
Fertilizing:
Since the spider plant is undemanding and can grow well with a smaller nutrient supply, it can be sparingly fertilized. In the main growth period, which lasts from March to September, it is advisable to pour some liquid fertilizer into the soil every two to four weeks. The exact amount of fertilizer depends on the nutrient content of the substrate. A chlorophytum comosum that is repotted every year, does not need any fertilizer. If you prefer fertilizer sticks, use one in the spring and one in the summer.
Wintering:
At room temperature the chlorophytum comosum thrives throughout the year. In the winter you should give it a rest and not fertilize it. If you put it to a cool place, make sure that the temperature is at least 10 °C. At such low temperatures, it must be poured less than in the main growth period. Only when the soil’s surface is slightly dried, the plant needs water.
Diseases:
Since the spider plant is resistant and easy to maintain, diseases rarely occur. Dried leaves often point to waterlogging that should be removed as soon as possible by draining the excess water. If the waterlogging persists, the plant can be attacked by bacteria that cause a severe bacterial wet rot. They will spread quickly and can hardly be fought. Affected plants should therefore be disposed and never come into contact with healthy ones.
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