Spider Plant – Self Watering Pot
The Spider Plant is a popular, hardy indoor plant with long, arching leaves and small white flowers. Known for its air-purifying qualities, it's perfect for beginners and adds a lush, green touch to any room.
Pros and Cons
Pros
● Easy to care for and highly adaptable.
● Excellent air purifier.
● Produces offshoots or "babies" that can be propagated.
Cons
● Can develop brown tips if not watered properly.
● Needs repotting every few years to maintain health.
Suitable Place
Best placed in living rooms, bedrooms, or kitchens with bright to moderate indirect light. It thrives in hanging baskets or on high shelves.
Plant Care Support
● Problem: Brown leaf tips.
Cause: Overwatering or fluoride in water.
Solution: Water with non-fluoridated water and let the soil dry out between waterings.
● Problem: Yellowing leaves.
Cause: Overwatering or poor drainage.
Solution: Ensure proper drainage and allow the soil to dry between waterings.
● Problem: Stagnant growth.
Cause: Low light.
Solution: Move to a brighter location with indirect sunlight.
Water Schedule
Water when the top 1–2 inches of soil are dry (typically every 7–10 days).
Humidity
Prefers average indoor humidity (40–50%) but tolerates drier conditions.
Sunlight Requirements
Bright, indirect light; tolerates lower light but may not produce as many offshoots.
Preferred Light and Light Settings
Place near a window with filtered light or under grow lights if natural light is insufficient.
Pesticide Needs
● Can attract mealybugs or spider mites.
● Treat with neem oil or insecticidal soap as needed.
