I think it’s dying because of poor watering or it could be fluctuating heat from when we have the heating on in my flat. What’s the best course of action, please?
It’s not normally sat on a windowsill because I know spider plants don’t need a ton of light, but I did leave it there over Christmas while I went to visit my parents. Before I went I trimmed the dead leaves with sterilised scissors and gave it a good water. I’ve come back and it looks the same if not worse.
by EverYellow
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They prefer damp
Stand in a drip tray and keep more damp.
Give as much light as you can.
Stand in a drop tray abd water everybitger day.
Stand on a drip tray or saucer and water every other day.
I have loads and they like damp compost, constant temp, amd light.
I have many. They prefer damp compost. Water by a saucer or tray every 3 days. Offer constant light and temperature and be patient. It’ll give you offspring in a while.
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I’d make sure to water with rain or distilled water. The minerals and salt in tap water causes the tips to brown. I’d repot it with a chunky soil and put more dirt in it. I make sure the soil is almost at the top of the pot. How do you water?
I have loads of these outside and recently potted one up and brought inside. The issue is thrips. These plants are susceptible to it. Spray leaves both sides really well with neem oil or similar (even water plus dish soap and oil), both sides of the leaves. Cut the brown tips off- yes it is actually ok to do this! Remove any badly damaged leaves around the base of the plant and any that are touching the soil. After a week, spray the leaves and soil with 30% hydrogen peroxide with water solution – this is going to clean up any fungal issues residing around the base and the top of the soil. Mine benefited from being out of the sun, in a light area inside (it was too hot outside). Don’t allow soil to stay soggy. Don’t expose leaves to too much direct sun.
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Check for thrips. That’s what my 6-8 plants looked like.