Propagating  Spider Plants In Water or Soil

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WHAT ARE SPIDER PLANT BABIES?

Spider plant babies are the identical offspring of the mother plant. They’re also called offshoots, spiderettes, spiderlings, pups, runners, or plantlets.

WHEN TO PROPAGATE SPIDER PLANTS

You can propagate your spider plants just about any time of the year. But, it’s easiest and quickest to do it during the spring and summer months.

HOW TO CUT SPIDER PLANT BABIES

Cut the baby off of the stem as close to the top of the spiderling as you can. Then cut the empty  stem back to the base of the mother plant.

There are 3 ways to root spider plant babies:

1. In water 2. In soil 3. While they’re still attached to the mother plant

PROPAGATING SPIDER PLANT IN WATER

The easiest way to propagate spider plants is by putting the babies in water until they get new roots.

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SPIDER PLANT PROPAGATION IN SOIL

You can also propagate your spider plant babies in soil. This method will result in the strongest starts.

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Propagating spiderettes WHILE THEY’RE STILL ATTACHED

Or, try rooting the spiderettes while they’re still attached by simply placing them in a pot of soil next to the mother plant.

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HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE SPIDER PLANT BABIES TO GROW ROOTS?

Spider plant babies can grow roots very fast. You might see them forming in as little as 2-3 days. But it will take 2-4 weeks before they’re long enough for transplant.

HOW TO PROPAGATE A SPIDER PLANT WITHOUT BABIES

Dividing spider plants is another common way to propagate them, and the best option if your plant doesn’t have any offshoots.

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