Repotting a Spider Plant | How to Repot a Spider Plant

Repotting a spider plant is essential to ensure it continues to stay healthy – it also keeps the roots from detangling and rot.

As these plants are rapid growers, re-potting ensures the roots have more room to expand – otherwise they will get cramped in the old, small container.

Re-potting also ensures the use of a fresh growing medium, which promotes nutrients to the plant – an essential requirement to keep them healthy. It also helps to keep certain pests and diseases at bay, thanks to the new container and soil, as the old ones may be affected with the issues.

The entire process is simple and you can do it in less than 20 mintues!

Begin by taking the plant from the pot and look for any signs of damage in the roots – at this point it’ll be a good idea to snip away mushy and rotten parts without damaging the healthy sections. It will also make the rootball fit the new pot better.

Now, take a new pot that’s one, or maximum two sizes bigger than the old one. Fill it 1/4 with a fresh and good quality, well draining potting mix. Place the plant, and then top it up with the soil. Gently press the growing medium around the base to remove any air pockets.

You are done! Water the growing medium well, and keep the plant where it gets bright but indirect light – avoid placing it in the direct sun for a week or so. Also, water only when the topsoil feels a little dry to the touch.

Pro Tip: After a week, add a balanced liquid fertilizer, diluted to 1/4 of its strength – use it once in 4-5 weeks after that.