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How often to water a spider plant
Chlorophytum comosum
Spring–autumn 7 days
Winter 11 days
In a bright room, water your spider plant about every 7 days from spring to autumn and every 11 days in winter. Check that the top of the soil is dry first.
By season and light
| Season | Bright spot | Lower light |
|---|---|---|
| Spring to autumn (Apr–Oct) | every 7 days | every 9 days |
| November and March | every 9 days | every 11 days |
| Winter (Dec–Feb) | every 11 days | every 14 days |
These are the starting intervals Trellis uses when you add a spider plant. Growth slows in winter, so the interval is stretched 1.5× in Dec–Feb and 1.25× in November and March, and 1.3× in lower light (seasons are flipped in the Southern Hemisphere). Pot size and room temperature change things, so adjust to how fast the soil dries.
Where to put it
Bright room (behind a sheer curtain)
Bright light; fine in part shade
Seasonal notes
Winter
- Keep it a little drier in winter
Tips for your spider plant
- Baby plants form at the tips of the runners
- Set a baby on soil and it roots
- Water when the top of the soil is dry
- Brown tips can come from tap water minerals
Trellis
Add your spider plant and Trellis reminds you on watering day
- Starts at every 7 days. You can change it any time
- Invite family and see who watered what (free)
- Keep growth photos and share them as cards
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