spider plant

Spider plants should be watered on a weekly basis, depending on the time of year and the level of humidity in the air. The soil should remain slightly moist but not soggy. In the spring and summer, when the plant is in full growth, you should water it when the top inch of soil is dry. In the winter, it should be watered more sparingly--just when the top 2 inches of soil is dry. In either season, the amount of water should be significant but not too much. The goal is to keep the soil evenly moist, not soggy.

A Spider Plant will thrive in bright, indirect sunlight for several hours a day. Keep your Spider Plant in a north or east-facing window, or about 5 feet away from a south-facing window. Depending on how intense the sunlight is in your location, your Spider Plant can handle anywhere from 3 to 6 hours of indirect sunlight each day. Avoid direct sunlight, as this can lead to leaf discoloration and scorching. If your Spider Plant is not receiving enough sunlight, its leaves will become pale, and its stems will become longer and leggy.

When pruning a Spider Plant (Chlorophytum 'Fire Flash'), it should happen every few months. Pruning should involve cutting off at least a few of the long stems near the base of the plant to encourage bushier growth. In addition to pruning stems, you should also trim any yellowed or dead leaves. Spider plants respond very well to pruning, and it is important to keep them tidy and well groomed when grown indoors. Since this particular cultivar is a fast-growing variety, it may require more frequent pruning than other varieties.