Not only do many plants need to be watered daily and repotted once or twice a year. In order for them to grow and thrive, some also require regular pruning. Does that also apply to the green lily?

Does the spider plant have to be cut regularly?

Spider plants grow quite luxuriantly with good care, but they do not need pruning. Depending on the species of spider plant, its leaves are about 20 to 40 cm long. If individual leaves become wilted or brown, pluck them out. Also check right away whether your spider plant is in the right place and is being watered sufficiently. This will help you avoid similar damage in the future.

Cut off wilted inflorescences if there are small children or pets in the family. It is best to do this before the seed pods form, as the seeds are mildly poisonous. You can also easily cut off the offshoots as soon as they have small roots. Plant these children and look forward to new plants.

What to do if the spider plant gets too big?

If your spider plant gets too big, repot the plant. When the roots grow out of the pot, it's high time for them. Choose a new pot with a larger diameter, the pot does not have to be particularly deep. When repotting, you can divide your spider plant into two plants.

Sharing is relatively easy. However, you should not cut the root apart but rather carefully untangle it. Only separate the plant with your hands, this avoids serious damage to the roots. Mix some mature compost into the potting soil. In this way, the new plants will easily continue to grow.

The essentials in brief:

  • no regular pruning necessary
  • Cut off wilted inflorescences
  • pluck wilted leaves
  • divide plants that are too big
  • Cut off offshoots and plant if necessary

tips and tricks

When dividing a large spider plant, break the plant apart rather than pruning, this avoids unnecessary injury to the roots and makes it easier for new plants to grow.

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Vegetable garden