Question for plant people

[GoddessOfGuinness]

My son has successfully rooted a spider plant "baby" in a glass of water. Can it simply be planted in potting soil, or should we first introduce a little soil to the glass of water, to ease the transition?

Thanks for your reply!

[ott]

1. Spider plants are hearty

You can throw it in soil.

You can actually root it in soil fairly easily.

[Lisa]

2. yes -- just don't do as I did and forget to water it!

The new roots will be a bit tender at first, and it's good to keep them moist. As I learned (a bit too late) a couple of years ago.

I rooted a philodendron last week, put it in soil with a lot of organic material (the stuff I had lying around was kind of sandy, so I mixed in some of that coir coconut fibre peat-moss-substitute), and it seems to be doing okay. Though I had to move it out of the direct sunshine -- a bit too hot on the windowsill.

[The Political Eye]

3. Right into the soil

Spiders are tough plants.

Make sure to use a decent potting soil or a soil mixed with some peat. Use a pot with good drainage (never use one closed at the bottom) Bright or full sun. Keep the soil moist without over watering for a week or so.

During the transition you may lose a frond or two or they may turn brown at the ends but new growth will quickly replace those fronds

Good Luck!

[GoddessOfGuinness]

4. Thanks y'all!

You're the best! :hi: