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title: "This WAS a spider plant. All of the leaves yellowed and fell off on…"
description: "This WAS a spider plant. All of the leaves yellowed and fell off on their own so I took it out of the pot. I noticed the root system was very healthy..so I…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/GpJkJG2qS7KZ7LpSwQwhSg/NAeKGY58LhOVEEqi0A2OKB"
community: "Propagating & Sowing"
author: "GroundedPlantLover"
published: "2025-10-28T14:52:41.324127Z"
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# This WAS a spider plant. All of the leaves yellowed and fell off on…

_Posted by GroundedPlantLover on 2025-10-28_

This WAS a spider plant. All of the leaves yellowed and fell off on their own so I took it out of the pot. I noticed the root system was very healthy..so I decided to repot just the roots in fresh potting soil and sit in the east-facing window sill. Think anything will come of it or should I toss it?

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## 2 comments

### Sunny commented on 2025-10-28

I would just get another spider plant. Keep it in a pot with lots of drainage holes to prevent root rot. It’s highly unlikely that the old roots alone will push out a new plant. It’s not a corm, bulb or rhizome that can stay dormant out of the soil, then, produce a plant after planting. A healthy new plant is a fresh start and less aggravating. 🪴🍀

### RJ いい子 commented on 2025-10-29

Hehe this gave me a chuckle

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