Spider Plants Growing Tips: By separating the baby plant from the spider plant, the main plant grows more densely and faster. Know when, how and why spiderwebs should be removed so that the plant remains healthy, green and in full growth.
Spider plant (Chlorophytum comosum) is an indoor plant that grows rapidly even with less care. Its specialty is that from time to time it produces small “baby plants” or spiderettes, which have the potential to become new plants. Many people wonder whether they should be separated from the plant or not. Separating these baby plants at the right time not only produces new plants but also makes the mother plant more dense, green and healthy. If your spider plant has stopped growing or is losing leaves, this one step can speed up its growth again.
Why is it important to separate baby plants
When small plants remain attached to the main plant, they continue to take nutrition from it. Due to this, the energy of the mother plant gets divided and its growth slows down. Removing baby plants allows the main plant to spend its energy on new leaves and roots.
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When should spiderettes be separated?
Separate the baby plant only when 3-4 leaves and small roots appear. Removing them when they are too young can cause them to dry out and removing them too late can weaken the mother plant.
How to separate correctly
Lightly cut the baby plant from the stem with a clean scissor or pruner. Take care not to damage the roots. After cutting, plant it in water or light soil. New roots develop in 7-10 days.
What will be the benefit after separation?
After removing the baby plant, the growth of the mother plant speeds up and the leaves become broad and dark green. Also the plant looks more compact and decorative. New shoots also emerge quickly.
What’s the harm if you don’t separate?
If the baby plant is left standing for a long time, the mother plant may become weak. The leaves become thin, light colored and appear in less numbers. Sometimes the plant almost stops growing.
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