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title: "Hello! I’m trying to save this spider plant. It used to be an office…"
description: "Hello! I’m trying to save this spider plant. It used to be an office plant. The leaves were all messed up so I just got them off but I’m not sure if it’s even…"
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community: "Propagating & Sowing"
author: "Emely"
published: "2023-12-14T03:03:34.575Z"
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# Hello! I’m trying to save this spider plant. It used to be an office…

_Posted by Emely on 2023-12-14_

Hello! I’m trying to save this spider plant. It used to be an office plant. The leaves were all messed up so I just got them off but I’m not sure if it’s even salvageable. Please let me know thanks!

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## 9 comments

### Briar Roze commented on 2023-12-14

The roots still look good. They like to be a little root bound but i would pot the bundles separately. Water thoroughly and wait. 🤷‍♀️

#### Emely replied on 2023-12-14

Should I trim off the stringy roots? And would 4 inch pots be a good start? I’m thinking of separating it into 3 plants since it kind of just came apart that way.

#### Emely replied on 2023-12-14

I’m very new to this by the way! Lol

#### Briar Roze replied on 2023-12-14

You don’t have to as long as they are still healthy (white). You could trim them back some to make repotting easier but i wouldn’t worry too much about it. They’re pretty resilient plants.

#### Emely replied on 2023-12-14

Thanks for the advice!

### Shamana commented on 2023-12-14

I agree definitely root bound needs to be separated

### Dave\_opuntiaface commented on 2023-12-14

Nothing else to add other than I would be pleased if I pulled up my Snake plant and saw these roots ha. They look good.

#### Emely replied on 2023-12-14

Haha! I’m feeling less and less worried thank you!

#### Dave\_opuntiaface replied on 2023-12-15

I’m cheersing you. Cheers.

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