Spider Plants Go Home

Hi Families,

After an exciting Term of looking after and caring for our spider plants it is time for us to move on and start learning about other things to do with Science, ecology and the environment.

As ecology is so special to me and also a very important part of what we do here at Holy Family we will continue learning about ecology, our Spider Plant chapter is, however, ready to close.

So, now what?

I know that not everyone is into caring for plants and some might say that they kill every plant just by looking at it, but I am hoping I have taught your children all they need to know about caring for their Spider Plants.

Here is some basic care information just in case they forget.

I recommend you re-pot the Spider Plant with fresh new soil as soon as you get a chance. They have little flying bugs living in the soil and this will help get rid of those. They are more annoying than anything else but if you want to keep the plant inside, I recommend re-potting into a slightly larger pot with all new soil. This can be done by, pushing the sides of the pot in to loosen the soil, then tip the pot onto its side, gently grab the plant and lightly pull and the whole plant and soil should come out. Carefully loosen the soil around the roots and allow as much soil to come away from the roots as possible, then give the roots a rinse under fresh water.

After this, all you need to do is fill the new pot almost half way with fresh soil, place the plant roots down into the soil, then pour some more soil around the plant to cover the roots. Last of all, give it a water.

The Spider Plant likes a well lit shady area, in indirect sunlight. It can live in the shade outdoors or by a window indoors (not a window that gets strong afternoon sun). They love the humidity of the bathroom if your bathroom has a window.

They only need water once every two weeks in winter and more often in summer. Wait until the top two inches of soil are dry before watering. Over watering can kill plants.

When you water it, take it off of its under tray, water it until water runs out of the bottom holes, allow the plant to sit until water stops dripping from the bottom, then place it back on its under tray. Never leave it to sit in a tray full of water.

If you choose to put it in a nice pot, make sure you leave it in a plastic nursery pot with drainage holes underneath and place it inside of the decorative pot. Most decorative pots do not have draining holes in the bottom and water draining is essential.

Happy plant caring!