Did you know that spider plants multiply? It’s true! They grow little buds that can be snipped and potted to grow into another plant! Ok, maybe this is yesterday’s news since there are actually quite a few plants that can multiply themselves….or be split into two or more plants. But I have a spider, and I had to snip some buds, so that is what this entry is about

Meet my spider, George Jr!

My sister, Kelly, had a spider that we named George, and Jr here is a descendant of that plant! George is no long with us, but his spirit lives on in George Jr., and in all the little offspring buds he produces! 🙂

So here is how you “know” when your spider is ready to reproduce, and what to do about it!

Spider plants start to vine and bloom pretty little flowers, but see those little leaves on the end? That’s the start of a spider baby!

 This is what George Jr. looked like before I snipped of the last of his babies. See the 4 sprouts? Just snip them off along the vine close to the bud.

Bath time!

Then you just place them in a cup of water and wait for some roots to start growing. This may take a week or two.

Hello little roots!

Once the roots are formed, you are ready to pot it! (Your roots don’t have to be this developed…I let mine go for a bit.)

I just purchased some little starter pots because I am hoping to rehome theses babies! But in a permanent potting situation, you would want to get much bigger pot (these plants grow fairly fast and will out-grow small pots in no time), and make sure it is a pot with a drain hole. Spider plants are very easy to grow, but they one thing they do not tolerate is soggy soil!

Speaking of soil, make sure to use a good potting mix. I use a Miracle Gro Moisture Control Potting Mix for all of my plants. Plants are susceptible to temperature extremes, so make sure your soil is a descent temperature. Mine has been sitting in the garage in about 50º, which is a fine temperature. But if your soil is as cold or colder than your refrigerator, you might want to let it sit in the house overnight before you use it to pot.

Fill pot with some soil

Clear the roots of any leaves

Nestle the roots down in the soil

Add in some more soil to cover the roots

Press the soil to pack it in and hold the roots in place

Add a little bit of water to moisten the soil

And you have a happy home for your new plant!

I’ve got four spider plants ready for a good home! Any takers??