Propagation is easy by potting cuttings or rooting them in water.
you might divide the root ball into sections, replant them, or take off-shooting spiderettes and pot them.
Here’s how to make these propagation methods work.
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it’s possible for you to also divide the root ball and form new plants that way.
In water, spider plant roots should form in seven to 10 days.
One disadvantage of water-grown roots is they can be weak and must later acclimate to the soil.
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The most significant advantage of this method is that it’s fast.
Keep away from direct sunlight.
The soil method takes slightly longer than water, but the roots will be stronger.
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Some offshoots may already have roots forming as they hang from the mother plant.
The plant sets out new stolons or runners with baby plantlets looking to root elsewhere.
If you notice brown nodules on the baby plantlet, those are roots forming.
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It does not require any tools and can even set roots in the same pot as the mother plant.
Do not cut the stem that attaches the mother plant to the baby plantlet.
Baby plants are looking to root and grow larger.
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Spider babies are a sign that your plant is healthy, and you want to keep it that way.
If it produces several spiderettes, trimming them off would be a good idea.
A pruned plant will be easier to maintain and won’t compete with the babies for water or nutrients.
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However, if you want a more vigorous plant, go with rooting in the soil.
A water-rooted plant may have many roots, but they’re weaker and formed for water.
It takes a while before a water-rooted plant can acclimate to the soil.
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If the plant is in a too-large pot, it might be busy producing roots instead of babies.
Also, monitor light; too much sun will interfere with the development of plantlets.
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