Want to grow more houseplants for free? Wait until you see how easy it is to propagate a spider plant.
Spider plants produce small plantlets called spiderettes which can be easily propagated by potting them up and giving them time to root.
Look for offsets, or small spider plant babies, growing from mature plants and gently remove them with a sharp, clean knife or scissors.
Fill a small pot with well-draining soil and plant the offset, making sure to cover the roots and the cut end.
Water the offset thoroughly and place it in a bright, warm location, in indirect light.
Water well but allow it to dry out between waterings.
In a few weeks, new growth should emerge and roots should establish. You’ll know the plant is rooted when you give a gentle tug and feel some resistance.
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