--- title: "Does anyone know what is doing this to my spider plant? I tried to…" description: "Does anyone know what is doing this to my spider plant? I tried to get a diagnosis but it always says overwatering 🤨" url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lZ7uAE3pQ86jnFGxrCwLrg/Ozg3bcObQYevV651C8K2cw?language=ko" community: "Anything about plants" author: "DanishGramma" published: "2024-08-15T14:44:05.562174Z" language: "en" image: "https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/JhJVL2SxRSX1JVLqRmRpw1IVPbnimBSWR7NamxzVK_g/IDdGcKxATtOcu3uGpRGUrQ.webp?size=large" --- [커뮤니티](https://getplanta.com/community.md?language=ko) / [Anything about plants](https://getplanta.com/community/lZ7uAE3pQ86jnFGxrCwLrg.md?language=ko) # Does anyone know what is doing this to my spider plant? I tried to… _DanishGramma님이 2024-08-15에 게시함_ Does anyone know what is doing this to my spider plant? I tried to get a diagnosis but it always says overwatering 🤨 ![4개 중 1번째 첨부 파일](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/JhJVL2SxRSX1JVLqRmRpw1IVPbnimBSWR7NamxzVK_g/IDdGcKxATtOcu3uGpRGUrQ.webp?size=large) ![4개 중 2번째 첨부 파일](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/JhJVL2SxRSX1JVLqRmRpw1IVPbnimBSWR7NamxzVK_g/AsJ-mpanTTaoe9kgMEcvOg.webp?size=large) ![4개 중 3번째 첨부 파일](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/JhJVL2SxRSX1JVLqRmRpw1IVPbnimBSWR7NamxzVK_g/9UzX1ZY6T--rz3Usnc-95Q.webp?size=large) ![4개 중 4번째 첨부 파일](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/JhJVL2SxRSX1JVLqRmRpw1IVPbnimBSWR7NamxzVK_g/e7rrp8LyRoCkOsStm5A_0g.webp?size=large) ## 11개의 댓글 ### eatyacarbs님이 2024-08-15에 댓글을 남겼어요. yes overwatering — that soil is hanging onto water too long ### DanishGramma님이 2024-08-15에 댓글을 남겼어요. I thought it might be from a white moth that has been laying eggs on my roses and cabbages. I thought putting it in a breathable clay pot would be better but I should have used less peat in my soil. Thanks for your help! It’s nice to get some reassurance 😊 #### eatyacarbs님이 2024-08-15에 답변했습니다. I have quite a bit of fine orchid bark in the mix for mine ![1개 중 1번째 첨부 파일](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/437cvweqbki9dm3WGwIgPKYbWJm3edDRYD1cwUaz2Sw/KumoamC-RcGKnjwabFTzRg.webp?size=large) ### DanishGramma님이 2024-08-15에 댓글을 남겼어요. I’ll have to try that next time. I used coco chips and they probably stay too soggy and I repotted it twice because the last pot stayed too wet. This is the best growth I’ve seen so far so I’m hesitant to repot again so soon. I think the hurricane we just had might have gotten it wet even though it’s inside my covered porch. I probably should have moved it ### David님이 2024-08-15에 댓글을 남겼어요. I wouldn’t worry too much about it being overwatered this time. If i’m correct, overwatering which can result in root rot and other problems is really only worrisome if it is consistently occurring. I’d just do your best to make sure it doesn’t get any more water for around 1-2 weeks so the soil can really dry out. Don’t worry these plants are pretty drought resistant. A moisture meter wouldn’t be bad idea either as soil can feel dry on surface but still be quite wet at the bottom. Also, I agree with eatyacarbs that whenever you end up repotting, which doesn’t have to be now, that you do a more airy/chunky mix that is roughly 1/3 potting soil, 1/3 perlite, 1/3 orchid bark. Sorry for the wordy response just really enjoy talking about this stuff! #### DanishGramma님이 2024-08-16에 답변했습니다. Thanks so much for your advice! I do have a moisture meter but I have not been using it for a while but I will go back to using it for this one. Most of my plants are tropical and carnivorous and they like water. I should remember that this one is more like a succulent I guess 😁 ### Sunny님이 2024-08-15에 댓글을 남겼어요. Looks overwatered. The plant standing upright while the leaf tips yellow and dry are signs it’s getting too much water. It will droop, become pale and have drying leaves if it’s under watered. Water when the soil is dry and not by a calendar or Planta notifications. Use a bamboo meat skewer or similar tool to test if the soil is dry to the bottom. Just let the skewer sit in the soil for about 15 to 30 minutes to see if the stick comes out damp. Be careful testing the soil because spider plants have thick roots and repeated poking of the roots with sharp objects can damage them leading to infection and subsequent rot. Mine are in a standard potting soil mix with extra perlite to get more drainage.🍀🪴 #### DanishGramma님이 2024-08-16에 답변했습니다. Thank you! I forgot about the chunky roots they have that makes them drought tolerant. The struggled with this plant for a year now and was very excited about the new growth since putting it out on my porch. I’m thinking of rotating it to get the other side nice and full. I started with a small plant that my daughter gave me. I’ve always wanted a spider plant and I am determined to keep it alive 😁 #### Sunny님이 2024-08-16에 답변했습니다. They are a favorite of mine. I have way too many. Fertilize it at least once a month. The alternative is to fertilize twice a month with 50% diluted liquid fertilizer. I add SuperThrive plant vitamins to boost growth. #### DanishGramma님이 2024-08-16에 답변했습니다. Okay that’s good to know I have some stinky Espoma plant food at the moment. I’ll have to look for the vitamin supplements. Thanks ☺️ ### DanishGramma님이 2024-08-18에 댓글을 남겼어요. This is the instructions I’m getting from Planta ![1개 중 1번째 첨부 파일](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/JhJVL2SxRSX1JVLqRmRpw1IVPbnimBSWR7NamxzVK_g/fmtewthYRlyHelu0uE3uXg.webp?size=large) --- _Planta 커뮤니티 (https://getplanta.com). 누구나 읽을 수 있습니다. 게시물을 올리고, 댓글을 달고, 좋아요를 누르려면 Planta 앱을 다운로드하세요: https://getplanta.com/download_