Care Level: I'm Easy
Pet Friendly: Warning
Toxic to pets if ingested.
Origins: Grown in the USA. Native to the wetlands in Central and South America.
The Snake plant has tall, spiked leaves that stand erect. Their leaves hold water and make them similar to a succulent.
In contrast, the Spider plant has gracefully arching leaves that flow nicely over the side of a hanging basket. Eventually, they sprout young plantlets that make an appealing display on long bent stems. These like to dry out a bit between waterings like the Snake plants. The contrast between the two is attractive.
Care Level: I'm Easy
Pet Friendly: Warning
Toxic to pets if ingested.
Origins: Grown in the USA. Native to the wetlands in Central and South America.
Best in medium light, but can survive in a range of low to high.
Allow the soil to dry out completely between waterings.
Doesn't prefer humidity, but they can tolerate it.
Keep this plant in rooms where the temperature is a comfortable 60°F-75°F and avoid cold drafts or air vents below 55°F.
Outside: Keep them in dappled shade (early morning sun) to full shade on a patio out of direct sunlight to prevent leaf burn where nights are above 55°F.
Fertilize sparingly in the spring and summer apply at half-strength a balanced, liquid fertilizer especially formulated for indoor plants and let the rest of the year.
When receiving the Snake plant, do not repot immediately but wait at least 6-12 months. They like to be a bit root-bound. Repot in the spring, using a 2" bigger pot to keep the roots drier. (Too big of a pot could cause the soil to dry slower, which is not helpful.) Use a succulent soilless potting mix with perlite to help with drainage. Place a piece of screening at the bottom of the container over the drainage hole to secure the soil and allow to drain.
Use a well-draining cacti and succulent potting mix with perlite to help with drainage.
Water your plant in the old pot before transferring over and let sit an hour.
Add cacti and succulent soil to the bottom to elevate the root ball. Lift the plant and release the roots against the existing planter. Use a clean knife or garden trowel to wedge between the pot and the soil to loosen.
Inspect the roots. Notice if there are any dead or rotting roots and trim off with sterile pruners.
Ensure the plant is sitting about 1 inch below the edge of the pot to avoid water spillage. Add more soil and backfill around the sides by tamping down. Fill up to the soil line but not over.
Water thoroughly, leaving the soil damp but not soggy. If settling occurs, add more soil.
Water well to dampen the soil and let drain.
To clean the leaves and alleviate dust particles, give them a shower from above. Fill a watering can with filtered, distilled or tap water that has been sitting for 24 hours. Place the plant in a sink and lightly wash the leaves with a shower spray end watering can.
Trim off discolored spots with a sterile knife. Remove any debris from the soil and replenish soil if needed. Inspect for any insects at this time.
Cut a leaf off at the base and place them in a container tall enough to hold the leaf upright. Add about an inch of water at the bottom and change the water weekly. Keep the leaf in medium indirect sunlight while they are beginning to form roots. Once roots are at least 1-2 inches long, plant them with rooting hormone mixed into the well-draining succulent and cacti mix. Water and place in bright to medium, indirect light. Use a wooden dowel to train them to stand upright until the roots are more anchored and secure.
This plant prefers low to medium levels of indirect sunlight.
Water well, but make sure the soil doesn't become soggy.
Does well with moderate humidity.
Spider plants will endure temperatures as low as 35°F without injury, but temperatures below 65°F retard growth. Temperatures above 90°F will not immediately damage the plant but raise the transpiration rate and increase the uptake of potentially toxic micronutrients.
Outside: Grow in morning light, partial shade (4-6 hours) where nights are above 45°F.
Indoors: This plant prefers bright, to medium indirect light for at least six hours in a southern, eastern and western windows.
Fertilize bimonthly during their growing period. Use a balanced liquid fertilizer at 1/2 strength. Reduce fertilizing during the fall and winter months while the plant is in their dormant phase. If brown tips form, withdraw from fertilizing. Raise the humidity around them and never use chlorinated or fluoride in the water.
Repot the Spider Plant in the early spring in a well draining soil mix. Use a container with drainage holes. Add a piece of screen to keep the soil from spilling out but allowing drainage. Water the plant ahead of time to hydrate. Add the mix to the bottom of the new slightly larger container. Tease the roots if they are root bound in the pot. Carefully place them in the center, adding backfill around the edges. Leave a 1/2 inch of space between the soil and the top edge to prevent water spillage. Water thoroughly and let drain.
If foliage needs a trim back, use sterilized scissors. Cut back to the base of the stem and the spiderettes. Trim off any blackened or brown tips to keep energy going to the main plant. Remove any dead, damaged or diseased leaves and clean debris from soil. Replenish soil as needed.
Remove a spiderette from the mother plant. Dip the end where the leaves originate into rooting hormone powder. Place in dampened soil. Cover the spiderettes with a clear, plastic bag and mist. Check soil moisture periodically. Within six weeks, the roots should be getting established. Place in bright to medium, indirect light and follow care instructions.
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These plants came so well cared for! I was Impressed by the quality. Will definitely buy from here again!
Arrived wonderfully packaged! One of the spiders had a few leaves get squashed in packaging that caused them to turn to complete brown mush and one of the snake plants did have a leaf casualty, as well, but after a week in their new home, one of the spider plants has already sent out TWO shoots, so babies will be coming soon which is very exciting.
Overall, a good experience. They seem to be well cared for plants that are acclimating very well.
The plants are beautiful and they arrived in your great packaging with no problem. I’m so happy to have found your company and I’m enjoying having greenery in my home again!!
I was super impressed by how my plants arrived with loving care - kudos to the packing and shipping team ! Everything was sturdy and secure within the box and the plants came home healthy and happy looking. They remain so. Sorry for the lack of pics
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