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Who has a green thumb? Okay, so I have these cuttings from a spider plant. They are like some leaves with small roots at the bottom. I told my MIL I wanted some spider plants this year in the house and she gave me about 7 cuttings. I have NO idea what to do with them. :confused:Do I just stick the root part in some dirt, or do I have to do anything else with them? Also, I have this grow light that I bought to help start my herb garden. The packets say to start indoors 10 weeks before planting outside. That would be this week. Do I use the grow light before or after germination? And how close should the bulb be over them? I started gardening as a hobby last year, but I have a lot to learn. My seedlings got too leggy and spindly last time because they didnt have enough light I learned, which is why I bought a grow light for this year. |
I enjoy gardening and by no means am an expert but know a lot about it. The spider plants can be put in water to ensure a good root system before planting in soil. If they have good roots already, just go ahead and plant in soil. Use a good potting soil mix, not just from the garden. As for your seedlings being too leggy, do you pinch them as they are growing? Let them develop their 2nd set of leaves before doing anything with them. Once they get start to get some height, pinch them back with your fingers to encourage "bushy" growth. You might have to do this a couple of times throughout the growing season. As for germination, read your seed packet. Some seeds absolutely need light to germinate where some do not. Some seeds need to be at 70ish degrees to germinate. I would probably keep the light at least 12-18" away from the seed pots. Also use a mister to water. Watering from a watering can, can push the seeds to deep into the soil. Just sprinkle soil over your seeds, you do not need to bury the seeds. Good luck. I have to get on the ball and get mine started. Thanks for the reminder. :) |
I have them all over my yard under the redwoods. The spiders attach themselves to the ground and another plant forms. I also have them in the house. Just put in water until goods root and plant. |
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