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Ronky
| | Posted on Saturday, July 09, 2005 - 01:15 am EST : |   
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I cut off a spiderette from a spider plant a couple of years ago. The plant rooted in water and I promptly planted it. I planted about 3-4 spiderettes. Only one of those really grew. I realize I probably didn't give it enough light because if really didn't grow that much. In the last 2 years it has grown just enough to cover a medium size pot. However recently I think it rotted from overwatering and I repotted it. However the repotting is not working. The roots of the main plant looked healthy - also with a large bulbous white root which I think is the water collection. Since its been repotted (1 week) it has continued to wilt and all of its leave are brown and shriveling.
My question is - should I let it go and hope it survives, or try rerooting it by putting the plant in water and starting from scratch? The plant is also very special because supposedly it is a 3rd generation spiderette off of Albert Einstein's very own spider plant at Princeton University.
Thanks for any help you can give.
Ronky
- New Jersey,
Zone "6"
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Nibbs
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| | Posted on Saturday, July 09, 2005 - 01:21 am EST : |
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Hi David! First of all, welcome to gardenbuddies! I'm so sorry I can't help you. I have only a few houseplants and they insist on sitting on the dining room table so it sort of limits me. My knowledge of spider plants is pitiful. If you don't get a response here, you might want to try posting in the garden or social gallery where there is a lot more traffic. It sounds like saving this plant is very important, and we have a lot of knowledgeable people here! Good luck!
Diane British Columbia Zone 7b |
Ronky
| | Posted on Saturday, July 09, 2005 - 01:26 am EST : |
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Thank you. THis is what it looks like:
Ronky
- New Jersey,
Zone "6"
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Csrliz344
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| | Posted on Saturday, July 09, 2005 - 10:44 am EST : |
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Does the plant have roots? If it does,putting it in water will not help. It looks like you may be overwatering it. How much sun does it get? It needs sun as well as light. The best place to put it is in a southern window inside, or if outside where it can get some morning sun. Some afternoon sun in your area would be ok, just not all afternoon. They only need watered maybe every 3-4 days, check the soil, if it's still moist, it's ok, just don't let it totally dry out.
Csrliz344
- Ohio,
Zone "5"
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Ronky
| | Posted on Saturday, July 09, 2005 - 09:30 pm EST : |
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Replanted it in a much smaller pot today. I added a splash of miracle grow. Didn't water it-the new soil was already moist. Took a picture of the roots. What do you guys think? Thanks for all the help.
Ronky
Ronky
- New Jersey,
Zone "6"
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Csrliz344
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| | Posted on Saturday, July 09, 2005 - 09:52 pm EST : |
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The roots look healthy. Wait a couple of days, and give it some water, and take it from there.
Csrliz344
- Ohio,
Zone "5"
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Euphorbphreak
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| | Posted on Sunday, July 10, 2005 - 10:42 pm EST : |
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These are native to South Africa and are used to very long periods without water. I grow them in the ground and some go 4-5 months without water. Overwatering will definitely kill them. It's probably best to put in dry potting soil and mist for a week or two before watering to let it heal and start growing roots. And it's best never to give a stressed plant (particularly one without roots) any fertilizer. Do that when it's healthy.
David, the other CA, 10/17 |
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