Light Requirements
Low to bright indirect light. Spider Plants prefer bright indirect light but will do well in an array of lighting situations. Make sure they don’t receive direct sun as that can damage the plant.
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Water Requirements
Allow the top 2 inches of soil to dry out between waterings. Spider Plants do not like to be overwatered. When the top 2 inches is dry to the touch, water the Spider Plant thoroughly, allowing water to flow out of the drainage hole. Most plant lovers will bring their Spider Plant to the sink or into the shower to water. This allows excess water to drain freely without damaging surfaces or flooring. Overwatering can result in an unhealthy plant.
Humidity
Normal to high humidity. Because of this, they thrive in bathrooms.
Potting & Repotting
Spider Plants enjoy being pot-bound. They require repotting every few years or if it is starting to outgrow its current pot.
Fertilizing
If you choose to fertilize, use a half-strength liquid fertilizer once a month during the growing season and apply to the soil. Do not put fertilizer on the plant leaves as that can cause the plant leaves to burn. Withhold from fertilizing during the winter.
Additional Care
Spider Plants produce Spider Plant babies called
How do I know what kind of light I have?
Low Light
A room with low light should be bright enough in which you can comfortably read a book. If the room is too dark to read a book, we do not recommend placing a plant in this area. Low light areas include rooms with a north-facing window, foyers, small bathrooms, office spaces, and rooms where there is not enough sunlight but is plenty of fluorescent light throughout the day.
Medium Light
A room with east or west facing windows that receives indirect or filtered sunlight throughout the day. This room might receive direct sun in the mornings or afternoons. A plant that requires medium light can flourish 5-10 feet away from a south-facing window, making sure direct sunlight does not hit the plant.
Bright Light
A room with south or south-west facing windows that receives direct sunlight for a large portion of the day. Direct sun in a bright light room can burn the leaves of your plants. It is best to place a sheer curtain over the window to diffuse the light or keep the plants a few feet away from the window.