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title: "Should I and how do I cut the baby off a spider plant ?"
description: "Should I and how do I cut the baby off a spider plant ?"
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author: "Leeesa"
published: "2025-07-29T17:31:29.582671Z"
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# Should I and how do I cut the baby off a spider plant ?

_Posted by Leeesa on 2025-07-29_

Should I and how do I cut the baby off a spider plant ?

## 4 comments

### The leafy Angel commented on 2025-07-29

I just cut it at the base of the root and never had an issue

#### The leafy Angel replied on 2025-07-29

Sorry not sure if that was clear, I cut here and then just pop it in water

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### The threeplantiers commented on 2025-07-29

If it’s well developed

### Leeesa commented on 2025-07-29

Thank you !

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