I have two spider plants that now have this problem. The leaves at the center of the plant have the brown/black patches, but otherwise the plants look amazing. I have them under plant lights and water them with filtered water. I don't believe that this is a under/over-watering issue or a fluoride issue either (this is different than brown tips). I've looked and I can't find anything crawling around, even with a hand lense (doesn't mean they aren't there somewhere!). Does anyone have any suggestions as to what the problem is and what I can do about it? Your help is greatly appreciated!
2006-12-12 09:51:22 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
I have two spider plants that now have this problem. The leaves at the center of the plant have the brown/black patches, but otherwise the plants look amazing. I have them under plant lights and water them with filtered water. I don't believe that this is a under/over-watering issue or a fluoride issue either (this is different than brown tips). I've looked and I can't find anything crawling around, even with a hand lense (doesn't mean they aren't there somewhere!). Does anyone have any suggestions as to what the problem is and what I can do about it? Your help is greatly appreciated!
In response to some answers (thank you!): dryness shouldn't be a problem. It's not the whole leaf that's affected and the humidity level by them is over 60% (they're not near heaters or cold drafts).
2006-12-12 10:23:26 · update #1
You description does not sound like a water or humidity problem. It sounds like a chemical problem or disease. Have you sprayed the plants with any pesticide or fertilizer lately. Those 2 things can cause spotting.
There is also a disease (a fungal disease) that is prevalent on spider plants. It is not a dangerous disease as far as the health of the plant is concerned but it can make some of the leaves unsightly.
If it's not a chemical burn you can spray them with neem oil. It has antifungal properties that can check this disease. It's an oil from neem seeds and is safe for indoor use. Check at your L&G Centers in your area. Sometimes it's just called Neem Oil or Bonide makes a ready-to-use version called Rose Rx 3in1. Don't let the name fool you--it can be used on just about any plant.
2006-12-12 10:47:12 · answer #1 · answered by college kid 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The simple answer is: spray the emerging, tender leaves with water. Our local water supply contains so many minerals that instead, I use distilled water in the mister. An easy way to counterract dryness, especially when you are away, is to fill the base with pebbles and add water to increase humidity. Sometimes, both are needed. Good luck!
2006-12-12 10:17:47 · answer #2 · answered by Jonigirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Brown suggestion recommend the leaves are not to any extent further getting moisture like they do outdoors. outside flowers get rained on and get dew on their leaves. And flowers get various nighttimes outdoors. 24/7 is too a lot basic. Going by the basic and darkness with nature might want to help. Misting your spider plant from a sprig bottle will provide the leaves some moisture and a relax from basic at nighttime time might want to help it..
2016-11-25 23:28:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if they are indoor and you have your heat on they could just need misting. indoor plants are thirsty for moisture through the leaves.
get yourself a mist bottle and give them a facial every couple of days with room temp water. have you checked to see if they are root bound.
2006-12-12 10:01:03 · answer #4 · answered by Enigma 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋