The spider plant is relatively robust and is considered to be very easy to care for. She doesn't take offense to small mistakes in care. Nevertheless, it will thank you for good care with particularly lush and beautiful growth.

Summer decorations for the balcony

The spider plant is not only very decorative as a houseplant. In summer, it also likes to decorate your terrace or balcony with its long, often two-tone leaves and many pretty offshoots. Hanging, these come into their own. It is therefore best to plant your spider plant in a balcony box or a hanging basket. A flower column is also well suited for spider plants.

Your spider plant does not particularly like excessive heat and the blazing sun at midday. Then their leaves burn easily and turn unsightly brown. It is therefore better not to give the spider plant a place on the south side of your house or ensure adequate sun protection.

The ideal office plant

Because it is so easy to care for, spider plants can be found in many offices and public buildings. Because she doesn't mind if she doesn't get watered for a few days. So it survives a longer weekend or the holidays well.

If it does seem a bit limp and dried out, then treat it to a small dip in lukewarm water and your spider plant will recover quickly. Spraying with low-lime water is also very helpful in this case.

The green lily as an air freshener

Various studies have found that spider plants have been shown to improve indoor air quality. Their leaves contain enzymes that convert harmful substances and chemicals into harmless substances. This is good for your health, especially if you suffer from asthma or other respiratory diseases.

The spider plant works particularly well against formaldehyde and benzene. But it generally improves the indoor air very well. For this reason, it is recommended in low-energy houses to improve the air quality.

The essentials in brief:

  • no blazing sun
  • water only moderately
  • not hardy
  • improves the air in the room
  • best location: bright and moderately warm

tips and tricks

The spider plant demonstrably improves the indoor air. Use this effect in rooms that are difficult to ventilate.

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Vegetable garden