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#PlantsMakePeopleHappy #PlantTherapy #PlantAddict #SpiderPlant #TheWateringHole πΌπ€·ββοΈπΌHelp please got this spider yesterday and got such think tubers in soil . Iβm going to have to cut it outa pot itβs so root bound with tubers. Do I leave them on when transplanting or not ? I know they can store water ????? Any ideas welcome ππ» I do have a few others but never had this π€·ββοΈ
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@ILoveMyPlants you can think of them just as an extension of their roots. They are more likely to happen when spiders donβt get consistent watering, from what Iβve gathered. Since they are native to areas with drought, these tubers are an adaption to help them survive the harsh conditions. So keep them on, if you can! I just had to cut my Bonnie out of a pot π₯΄
@ITalk2Plants Have you had this happen ? If I remember correctly you can grow new plants from them also ?
@DreamMachine That would make sense it was at a tent sale yesterday. I saw them zooming around with a hose on everything. So who knows how it was watered before that .
@ILoveMyPlants You do not need to remove the white, tuberous roots from a spider plant; they are essential for storing water and nutrients. While you can safely trim them if they are severely overcrowded or pot-bound, leaving them alone is generally preferred for the plantβs health.
@TycoonPotato40 Spider plants (Chlorophytum comosum) are hardy, low-maintenance houseplants that thrive in bright, indirect light and moderate temperatures (60\text80 degrees Fahrenheit) or 15-27 degrees celsius. Key care includes watering when the top 1-2 inches of soil are dry, using well-draining potting mix, and avoiding direct sunlight to prevent leaf scorch.
@ILoveMyPlants it won't grow a new plant (unfortunately π) .all of my spider plants have the odd fat parts to the roots. You are correct on them storing water. Really helps them handle dry weather or a missed watering.
@DreamMachine @ITalk2Plants @Ms.Persnickety Hey guys thought you might like to see this #RootPorn π€£ Iβm going to have to pry it apart so I donβt lose any tubers . Thanks again for all the help
@ILoveMyPlants π€―π€―π€― WOW!! If it makes you feel any better I literally did just this (albeit not AS much root porn π€£) and I basically just pried the root ball almost in half and repotted and itβs doing great!
Wow thatβs incredible
