Spider plants
Jul 20th, 2009
Spider plants (Chlorophytum comosum) are reliable and companiable plants. They can help to reduce air pollution so try putting one near a computer. Spider plants are tolerant of erratic watering but respond to care with a weekly feed of something like Baby Bio added to their water. The occasional use of rain water helps too. They will grow in most positions, however if sat on a sunny windowsill the leaves may turn brown at the edges as they get scorched by the sun. So a spot where they get light but not in direct sunlight will suit them beautifully.
Spider plants also add a seventies retro feel to a room when hung in a macramé plant holders. You can be creative with string and beads and make something individual and fun. They also make good presents.
Naz Musa
December 23rd, 2011 at 5:51 am
Hi, I foolishly left my baby spider plants outside and they got burnt badly in the sun. Brought them indoors, watered madly. Ive cut off the burnt bits. Will they ever recover? Growth previously was very slow despite being in new compost in pots. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.