Spider plants: Part 2

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lvl2 Spider plants: Part 2

 

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Grow new plants

Does your spider plant have plantlets? You can grow new plants.

For each new plant, you will need:

  • a small pot with holes in the bottom
  • a saucer
  • potting soil
  • a paper clip

 

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What to do

1. Put some potting soil in the pot.

 

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2. Put the pot next to your spider plant. Put one of the plantlets on top of the soil.

 

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3. Bend a paper clip. Use it to hold down the plantlet.

 

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4. Wait 2 to 3 weeks. The plantlet will grow roots. Remember to water the plantlet!

 

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5. Cut the plantlet from the spider plant. Remove the paper clip. Now you have a new plant.

 

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