How to propagate Chlorophytum and precautions

Chlorophytum comosum propagation method

The main ways of propagating spider plants are sowing propagation, division propagation and cutting propagation. Spider plants can be propagated by seeds, and the natural way of reproduction is seed propagation, and cutting propagation is the fastest.

Hydroponic Chlorophytum propagation

First, cut a section of runner with daughter plants from the sturdy mother plant of spider plant, then place it in a basin of water and wait for it to grow aerial roots. After that, prepare a transparent hydroponic container, inject a small amount of water into it, insert the plant into it, and place it in a warm and bright environment. Change the water every 2 days. It will take about 10-20 days for it to take root.

Chlorophytum comosum breeding time

Chlorophytum can be propagated in spring and autumn. It has strong adaptability to the environment, high survival rate, and is generally easy to propagate.

Chlorophytum comosum propagation method

Propagation of Chlorophytum by division

Remove the spider plant from the pot, clean off the old soil and rotten roots, trim the old roots so that there are two evenly spaced stems on the separated plants, and then plant them in loose substrates in separate pots. Of course, you can also cut off the clustered stems and leaves on the spider plant's runners and then insert them into the soil.

Chlorophytum cutting propagation

Cut off the stems and leaves on the creeping stems of the spider plant, and then insert them into loose soil. The next step is to water it. Be sure to water it thoroughly and place it in a cool and ventilated place for maintenance. When taking cuttings, be careful not to bury them too deep, otherwise the heart will easily rot. The number of cuttings is related to the size of the flower pot. Generally, 2 cuttings are used in a small pot, 3 cuttings are used in a medium pot, and about 5 cuttings are used in a large pot.

Chlorophytum sowing propagation

Chlorophytum is usually sown in March every year. Its seeds are very small. After sowing the seeds, the covering soil should not be too thick, generally 0.5 cm is enough. At a temperature of 15 degrees, the seeds will germinate in about two weeks. After the seedlings are formed, they can be transplanted and cultivated.

Precautions for propagating spider plants

After sowing or cuttings, spider plants need to be maintained in semi-shaded places. After they survive, they can be moved to places with light. Spring is the peak growth period, so sufficient water and fertilizer should be provided. If the temperature is not too high, they can be cultivated under full light. In summer, they should be moved to places with scattered light indoors for maintenance, and water should be sprayed in time to keep them moist. In winter, the indoor temperature needs to be above 5 degrees to keep the soil in the pot moist and dry.