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title: "A little worried abut my spider plant, it’s getting these brown edges…"
description: "A little worried abut my spider plant, it’s getting these brown edges and spots. I’m worried it might be a sun issue…."
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/MElDv5U9S0Fg9h46QWbUHE"
community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Riccelo"
published: "2025-08-31T23:15:38.302127Z"
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# A little worried abut my spider plant, it’s getting these brown edges…

_Posted by Riccelo on 2025-08-31_

A little worried abut my spider plant, it’s getting these brown edges and spots.

I’m worried it might be a sun issue….

![Attachment 1 of 3](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/EzsQzC0qBU3MxU159C0nsX_IbXrpY8lAmj86L808PBE/Ag4SayFITz6Vu_wzsM-nGA.webp?size=large)

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## 3 comments

### Beaplant commented on 2025-09-01

Looks good to me

### Sunny commented on 2025-09-01

It could be dry based on the dry areas and the bent/drooping leaves. It looks pale from insufficient fertilizer.

I recommend thoroughly watering. Let water flow freely through the drainage holes until all of the soil is wet. Then, drain completely. Don’t leave the bottom of the pot in drainage water. I would bottom water by letting the pot sit in a container of water until the topsoil is moist. Then, remove the pot from the container of water and let it completely drain. Water again when the soil completely dries out. The thick roots hold a lot of water.

Fertilize twice a month with 50% diluted fertilizer or use fertilizer slow release beads. Refresh the beads each spring.  
I add SuperThrive Plant Vitamins with the fertilizer.

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/wefqOljjhEOiS9LRzOB1-QhxkVJiB4A5DGumXhnNrhs/gZaVUKHxQQORkFV-kY4Lcg.webp?size=large)

### Lauren Miller commented on 2025-09-01

I don't thing it's a problem. Both of my spider plant have it, and my Grandma's too.

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