Description 

The purple spider plant is a fast-growing annual plant. It has scented palmate green leaves. Purple spider plant blossoms are likewise incredibly sweet-fragrant and violet in colour. That is why they have been dubbed the purple spider flower.

 

Its botanical name is oxalis chlorophytum because it contains purple oxalis leaves and green and white spider plant leaves. If you’re afraid about this spider plant getting too much light, don’t fret; it thrives in strong indirect light or full sun indoors.

 

This spider plant can grow to be 3 to 4 feet tall and 1 to 2 feet wide. Water it only until the top inch of soil seems dry.

 

Purple Spider Plant Propagation

Rooting plantlets is an easy approach to propagate purple spider plants. These are the little spider plants that can be found near the plant’s base.

 

Plant them separately from the mother plant in potting soil.

 

You can also root them with water. Fill a glass with water and place platelets in it. You can transfer them to potting soil once they have developed roots.

 

This is the most effective technique of spreading.

 

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If the plantlets are huge, they most likely have roots. You are now finished with propagation. Transfer them to potting soil.

How Do You Repot It?

 

1:Water your plant for at least 24 hours before repotting.

2:Purchase a 2 inch pot and new dirt.

3:Remove your plant from its pot by gently removing the soil.

4:Remove the soil and examine the roots for damage and infection.

5:Remove the sick and damaged roots and replant in a new pot.

6:Tap around the plant’s base to ensure it stands strong and straight.

7:Give the soil a good watering to increase moisture, then replace the repotted plant.

 

Problem Solving

Infestation of Pests

Aphids and Mealybugs are frequent spider plant pests. They feed on the plant’s sap, and by sucking it, they weaken the plant.

 

To resolve this issue, wash your plant with insecticidal soap.

 

After 60 minutes of treatment, take it outside, rinse it with soap, then spray it with neem oil.

 

Neem helps your plant heal quickly and inhibits fungal diseases and a variety of houseplant pests.

 

Use sterilised soil and maintain the plant and its surroundings clean and sanitary to avoid bugs. Once every 7 days, use a moist towel to clean your plant pot and its leaves.

 

Roots That Are Dying

If your variegated purple spider plant smells bad and appears sickly and droopy. This means that the soil has too much water and that its roots are rotting.

 

Extra moisture in the soil encourages root rot. It is a fungus that consumes the roots of spider plants.

 

Unpot your plant as soon as you notice root rot and inspect its roots. Remove the rotting roots and lay them on the newspaper.

 

Remove the old dirt and thoroughly clean the plant container with dishwashing detergent and warm water.

 

Dry the container with a cloth before filling it with new dirt. Choose your plant and set it in the pot. Give some water to the soil to moisten it.

 

Place the pot in direct sunlight for 7 to 10 days, and your plant will recover.

 

Tips for Brown Leaf

Brown leaf tips are caused by underwatering and low humidity.

 

If humidity isn’t an issue, look at the soil. If your soil is dry, give your plant plenty of water.

 

Fill a tub with water and submerge your plant in it. Allow the plant to absorb water through the bottom opening. This is the most effective approach to save dehydrated plants.

 

Darker leaves or less variation

The only reason for dark leaves or less variegation is a lack of light. Move your plant to bright light to increase the amount of light.

 

Expose your indoor purple spider plant to morning sunshine for a rapid remedy. Sunlight between the hours of 7 a.m. and 9 a.m. is particularly good to houseplants.

 

They absorb full spectrum sunshine, which swiftly cures your plant.

 

Ensure that your plant receives one to two hours of morning light and six to seven hours of bright indirect light.

 

Conclusion

Purple Spider Plant has purple flowers, but its leaves are more attractive. It can be grown in hanging baskets or plant pots.

 

It requires regular care and maintenance to be robust and diverse.

 

Grow it in bright light and prune it on a regular basis for optimal health.