Try to water your plant more often, or if that's not possible move it to a a spot with less light. These little suckers (they literally suck the juices in plant leaves) like warm and dry conditions. The variegated spider plant, C. comosum 'Variegatum', has white-edged pale green leaves 10 to 16 inches long and up to 1 inch wide. The spider plant is originally from South Africa and was very popular in Victorian-era households. Your spider plant’s roots may also protrude from the pot’s drainage holes, becoming weaker as well and affecting the plant’s appearance. Try a fertilizer with a higher nitrogen level like 12-5-7. Well, at least not at first. You can even share them with your friends who may be lacking houseplants. Spider plants can grow limp and droopy, you might notice the leaves turn yellow, or brown tips appear on the spider plants leaves. For that reason, maybe you refrain from feeding your spider plant fertilizer too often. If you’re new to the world of gardening, the idea of fertilizing might make you feel a little unsteady. If your plant is not getting enough water, its leaves will start to droop so the plant can prevent excess transpiration. Keep plants in bright to moderate indirect sunlight. Recently, something has changed in your spider plant. Less water also gets to the roots, which puts your spider plant in harm’s way. This is called leaf tip burn, and it is most likely caused by too much fertilizer or too little water. You’re now preventing unnecessary accidents like spills and tumbles because the plant has become too top-heavy. Provide moderate to deep shade or indirect light. Variegated spider plants can even lose their white stripes entirely and revert back to solid green when in low light for too long. This sucking plant pest causes yellow blotchy leaves with a red haze and a gritty feel to them.. Do you notice a very pale reddish haze on the back of the leaves or see any very fine webbing where the leaf stems join the main stem? Long wiry stems appear on healthy plants with many small white flowers and miniature plantlets. I have had several spider plants in the past but the one I purchased most recently (about 6 months ago) is not behaving like my earlier ones. But this past week, I noticed one of the leaves was drooping and pale. Some of it torn into two. Does your spider plant have a plethora of spiderettes hanging from it? As we mentioned, a few hours of direct sunlight are okay if you can be around to monitor your plant and pull it back before it starts burning. That’s doubly, even triply true you can’t be home to move your plant after a few hours in the bright light. Your spider plant will inform you that it needs less water if the leaves turn colorless, almost like they’ve been bleached. The plant has nowhere to grow to, which could weaken it and cause limpness. But brown spots could also be burnt spots because the plant is getting too much direct light. In the early stages, phosphorus deficiency usually causes leaves to appear dark but washed-out, with very dark veins and somewhat lighter leaf tissue. They keep water in their leaves to help them thrive, and as a result, parts of their leaves are thicker. Banana spider mite (Tetranychus lambi) is a major widespread pest of bananas. Spider plants (aka airplane plant, ribbon plant) are great indoor hanging basket plants. Or have you been using regular tap water? Start with checking these issues and adjust as needed. Old normal-looking leaves on the bottom, and super long, stretched leaves growing up from the middle. Likewise, both the quality and quantity of water and fertilizer fuel the problem. Switch to distilled or purified water. When shopping for a spider plant (Chlorophytum comosum or airplane plant), choose bushy, full specimens with vibrant, green variegated leaves. They shouldn’t be too hard to find. Spider plants can be grown outdoors as annuals during the summer. Hope this helps you a bit. The leaves of affected plants shimmer silvery and grow yellow to dry out eventually. My plant isn't very old and I'm worried. Hi Stef, the brown tips are a common problem with indoor spider plants and can have a couple of reasons. Since then it developed brown tips. You can use sharp scissors to carefully cut off the brown tips. Spider plants need a good amount of watering during the summer – the soil should not be allowed to dry out. Long slender stems, called off-shoots grow from the plant and hang two-three feet below or near the container. Good luck! It could also be due to high levels of chlorine in the tap water. Pinpointing the exact cause of your plant's pale leaves will take a bit of troubleshooting. The Chlorophytum comosum grows natively in western Australia and southern Africa. Have you watered it too often without giving the soil a chance to dry out? The leaves also lack the stiffness and strength they used to have, sagging instead. Indoor Plants for Beginners is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. It took a while, but eventually it started to look way better. Chlorophytum Comosum ‘Reverse Variegatum’ (Reverse Spider Plant) As the name implies, the outline and the middle of the leaves are the opposite of the variegatum. If you were to make a purchase through one, I may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. The ideal thing is to water them moderately every ten days in winter and a couple of times a week in spring or summer, always trying not to form puddles. Your cat could throw up after eating the spider plant leaves like it would after eating regular cat grass. Hi Jennifer, I accidentally broke 3 or 4 stems off of my spider plant. This happens sometimes, and if it does, it could impact water absorption. Spider Plants form clumps of arching leaves and stolon's with baby plants on. Variegated spider plants can even lose their white stripes entirely and revert back to solid green when in low light for too long. =) Here’s What the Spider Plant Experts Say: 1. Post by CactusBoss » Sun Jul 28, 2013 7:04 pm I moved it into a place with less light and the leaves are unfolding now. Thank you! When you got all the general spider plant care covered, but are still experiencing problems, let’s troubleshoot. These are more easily seen with the aid of a x10 hand lens ; Despite the common name, red spider mites are usually yellowish-green with two dark patches. Read more on the risks of toxic plants and your pets and if you should be worried or not. If you’re not as familiar with knowing if you should repot a younger or new houseplant you can also checkout this article that also covers the topic more thoroughly. Known for being quite durable, spider plants can withstand temperatures that dip to 35 degrees Fahrenheit. It is very common for the leaves of indoor spider plants to turn brown at the tips. Try to water your plant more often, or if that's not possible move it to a a spot with less light. Remove the damaged leaves and let the soil dry out before watering again. Browning of leaf tips is quite normal and will not harm the plant. When you came back home, the plant looked good enough, so you kept up with this day in and day out for quite a while. Right before the leaves fall off the plant, they will turn yellow. If you set your thermostat between 70 degrees, & 80 degrees, and use a humidifier, your spider plant should feel right at home & do just fine. 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