How to Water a Spider Plant

How to water

Feel the soil: the top layer of soil can be slightly dry, and the soil below should be a bit moist, but not wet, when watering your spider plant again. Squeeze a bit of soil between your fingers, if water seeps out it’s still wet. There are several ways to water spider plants - they aren’t very picky. Choose a way that suits you the best.

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Water over the soil

Pour water over the soil, using, for example, a watering can or put the plant directly under a tap
Continue adding water to the pot until it starts to run out from the drainage holes
If you have a tray under the pot when watering, make sure you remove all the collected water afterwards - never let your plant sit in water
If you watered under a tap make sure that water has stopped running out from the bottom before putting it back

Too much water and wet soil can cause brown spots on your spider plant’s leaves.
— Planta tip

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Bottom watering

Fill the plant tray with water
Make sure the soil is in contact with the water on the tray
Wait for about 10 minutes
Feel the soil to see if it absorbed enough water —> if the soil is moist throughout, remove any excess water from the tray
If it’s still dry —> add more water to the tray
Wait 20 more minutes before removing the excess

Note

Bottom watering will not wash away salts and other minerals from the soil, so make sure to also give water over the soil every now and then.

Water bath

Fill a bucket or any other vessel with lukewarm water
Lower the whole pot down in the water, stop where the stem of the plant starts. Make sure all of the soil is under water
The water will now start to bubble - wait until it stopped
Lift the pot up and let the excess drain off
Put your spider plant back in the cachepot or on the tray
After 1 hour, check that your plant isn’t standing in water, if it is it might get overwatered and rot

Spider plants love the perfect balance between wet and dry soil. They don’t like to dry out completely, and they don’t want to be overwatered.
— Planta tip

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How do I know when my Spider plant needs water?

Feel the soil; the top layer should be slightly dry and the soil below a bit moist, but not wet. If water seeps out when you squeeze the soil, it is still wet.

What are the different ways to water a Spider plant?

You can water your Spider plant by pouring water over the soil, using a bottom watering method, or by giving it a water bath. Spider plants are not very picky and tolerate various approaches.

Is it bad to let my Spider plant sit in water after watering?

No, you should always remove any collected water from the tray or cachepot after watering. Leaving your plant in standing water can lead to overwatering and cause brown spots or rot.

Why should I sometimes water my Spider plant from the top if I usually bottom water?

Bottom watering does not wash away salts and other minerals from the soil. It is important to also water over the soil every now and then to flush these out.

How long should I wait for bottom watering to be effective?

When bottom watering, let the plant sit in the water for about 10 minutes initially, then check the soil. If it is still dry, add more water and wait another 20 minutes before removing the excess.

How to Water a Spider Plant from the Top

Pour water over the soil, using a watering can or by placing the plant under a tap.

Continue adding water to the pot until it starts to run out from the drainage holes.

If you have a tray under the pot, make sure you remove all the collected water afterwards.

If you watered under a tap, ensure that water has stopped running out from the bottom before putting the plant back.