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Propagating Spider Plant Babies: Rooting Spiderettes
22.06.2023 - 22:00 / gardenerspath.com / Kristina HicksHamblin
Propagating Spider Plant Babies: 3 Methods to Root SpiderettesIn this article, we’re going to get down and dirty with spiderettes.
Not sure what I’m talking about?
They were the female backup singers for Ziggy Stardust back in the early ‘70s.
Well… weren’t they?
Ahem.
Moonage daydreams aside, we’re actually talking about a different sort of spider altogether here – the offsets or plant babies that grow from spider plants, no Ziggy involved (unless of course you choose David Bowie as background music, in which case, I applaud your decision).
Treat them as backup singers if you like, but thesebabes come from your spider plant, and can be propagated into new houseplants.
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Growing new spider plants from offsets is an easy indoor gardening project that can be accomplished with three different methods – we’re going to cover all three.
Here’s a sneak peek at everything we’ll cover up ahead:
For each of these projects you’ll need a mature specimen laden with offsets to start with – or some spiderettes given to you by a friend.
The supplies you’ll need will vary depending on which method you choose, but spiderettes are the essential ingredient that you can’t do without for this project!
If you need to add a parent plant to your houseplant collection first, you can find a variegated spider ivy specimen in a six-inch nursery pot available from Fast Growing Trees.
Spider Plant in 6” Pot
And if you need an overall refresher on how to care for these houseplants, be sure to peruse our guide to growing spider plants.
Let’s begin!
1. In WaterStarting spider plants in water is a fun way to embark on this project. If you choose a transparent
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