How to Care For Your Friend, the Spider Plant

Spider plants have always been my favorite house plants, because they grow quickly, they look cool, and you can make more of them, for free!

Spider plants have roots that store lots of water.  So, they're easy to care for. 

• When the ends of the leaves turn brown, you're watering it too much.
• When the leaves droop, you're watering it too little.
• When the leaves turn pale (white), it needs more light.
• When it has babies hanging down, wait 'til they sprout roots, then chop 'em off and put them in a glass of water.  When the roots get bigger, plant 'em in soil.

Further Information:  Horticulture-130 class notes.  Rafe's Spider Plant Page.
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