What are the light requirements for spider plants?
They prefer medium to high light, but no direct afternoon sunlight. The variegated spider plants need more light than the plain green ones. How much water do they need? Spider plants need to dry out between waterings. They have large, fleshy storage roots that store water, so don’t overwater them. It can lead to rot. Do they have any special temperature requirements? They are happiest in the same temperatures that make you comfortable. Just don’t let the temperature go below 40ºF or they will be damaged. Do spider plants need much humidity? Spider plants find our homes too dry in winter and need to be misted frequently indoors to prevent attacks by spider mites. How much fertilizer do they require? They need to be fed during the spring and summer growing season with a liquid or water-soluble fertilizer such as Bachman’s Excel Gro™. What type of soil do they prefer? Spider plants need a good peat-based potting soil with some added loam for plant stability such as Bachman’s Exeloam. When
