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title: "What do I need to do for this spider plant? This baby has been with…"
description: "What do I need to do for this spider plant? This baby has been with me since 2nd grade and he’s getting kinda droopy and less green looking :("
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/zMQuhdR0Rga1vct08eaJtg"
community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "CrazyBoutPlants17"
published: "2024-11-23T22:20:10.118959Z"
language: "en"
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# What do I need to do for this spider plant? This baby has been with…

_Posted by CrazyBoutPlants17 on 2024-11-23_

What do I need to do for this spider plant?  
This baby has been with me since 2nd grade and he’s getting kinda droopy and less green looking :(

![Attachment 1 of 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/g3tmmzwj0jChtfnL8nPSkjg_lCly1QmMbwC2QgWlvgY/ic7NYz8VRh-fYzee67-mHQ.webp?size=large)

![Attachment 2 of 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/g3tmmzwj0jChtfnL8nPSkjg_lCly1QmMbwC2QgWlvgY/7BrJGDA2T9iaIJDNaRiZug.webp?size=large)

## 3 comments

### Sunny commented on 2024-11-23

It might need more light and monthly fertilizer in the growing season. About 12 hours a day under a grow light should help.

Also, check the root system for rot and root volume compared to the pot. The pot may be too big for it, i.e., the plant is putting energy into roots and not leaves.

#### Sunny replied on 2024-11-23

Also, let the soil completely dry between waterings. The thick roots of spider plants can store a lot of water.

### laura 🩷🪴 commented on 2024-11-24

Looks to need more light!

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