Spider Plants

[Bathsheba]

As part of my 1970's regression, I have found 2 macrame indoor hanging baskets, and I already have one spider plant which I adore, but ideally I would want one which has babies.
Any thoughts anyone? Thanks.

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[Mamyalynne]

A few tips here for encouraging Spiderettes, it's great when they produce isn't it?

https://www.joyusgarden.com/spider-plant-babies/

[Bathsheba]

Oh how lovely Mamya! Thanks so much :)

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[Bathsheba]

They don't have to be male or female then?

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[Bathsheba]

Should've just said female there ;)
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[pastafreak]

All they need are the right conditions. Mine always produce from late spring and early summer. I've got a few babies to pot up come April.

[Mamyalynne]

I don't know the technicalities but was always nice when babies arrived.

[Bathsheba]

Yeah Pasta and Mamya, they are special.
Next...a Swiss Cheese Plant and a fondue set ;)

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[pastafreak]

I think the less we fuss over them, the more productive they are.

[ummmm]

Have you ever tried a parrot plant?

[Bathsheba]

No ummm, that's a new one on me, just had to Google. Have you any?

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[Chipchopper]

As spider plants are very good at reproducing vegetivly you shouldn't need to worry about Male and Female plants.

[Maydup]

I would avoid repotting the plant for fear it will spend the spring filling the new pot and missing the reproduction season. Instead keep it warm and if possible humid. Come March/April time as the daylight and temperatures improve, would you be able to find a spot in the bathroom for it for it for a month or so? If so it will reward you with a flourish of offspring! If not keep it in a bright warm spot but not too hot from central heating that it feels dry and Unproductive.

[Bathsheba]

Thanks everyone for the advice, I must admit I'm a keen re-potter, as soon as I see roots growing out of the bottom I put my plants in a bigger pot with more compost. I shall leave this spider plant as it is and just hope for the best :)

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[tonyav]

Don't be forgetting to touch the soil before watering, Baths.
https://www.msn.com/en-gb/lifestyle/home-and-garden/how-to-keep-houseplants-from-dying/vi-BBHMLKI

[Bathsheba]

Lol Tony! Yep, I do. I hate outdoor gardening but I love my indoor houseplants.

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[tonyav]

Lot's of babies if you touch the soil, Baths ;-)

[Bathsheba]

Heheheh ;)

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