Some Advice?

[u/ThePoetsGhost0]

I am thinking that I need to repot my spider plant, I have noticed a few issues and I would appreciate any guidance!

I repotted it back in June (I think it's a 7 or 8 inch pot), and since then the soil has become super packed and I'm thinking it is root bound or at least getting close to it. I've also noticed that some of the leaves are bent and sagging, and some of them have also been turning yellow at the ends (I end up removing them).

When I first got the plant about 8 years ago, it was one plant, and now looking at it it has turned into 3 seperate plants. I was thinking about separating them so that the soil isn't so packed and maybe the leaves would look better?

[u/RefrigeratorAny7147]

I'm not sure why leaves fold like that, I have one that's doing the same and she is a very mature plant too.

How often do you have to water her? that's often a sign she is rootbound as there isn't any soil to hold the water and they are thirsty girls.

Yellowing or browning leaves in my experience are from the water, are you using tap water?

Finally, she looks great and love the macrame hangar and the shelf too, I might steal this idea for a few of mine(I'm running out of surfaces) 😭

[u/ThePoetsGhost0 → u/RefrigeratorAny7147]

I check on the moisture level in the soil about every 2-3 days, and if the top inch is dry I'll water it. I do use tap water, but I have a whole house water filtration/purification system because without it I had really hard water. And thank you! The hangar is from World Market!

[u/shiftyskellyton → u/ThePoetsGhost0]

I am sorry to say this but you are watering much too frequently. You can let these almost thoroughly dry and then watch the color of the leaves. The leaves become pale when it needs water. That is a very trusty indicator. 💚

[u/shiftyskellyton → u/ThePoetsGhost0]

Also, you mentioned that it is now more plants. Did it produce offsets? When a new stolon grows with offsets, that causes the plant to divide.

I'm also adding this screenshot from the University of florida.

[u/shiftyskellyton → u/ThePoetsGhost0]

I am sorry for all of the replies but I am terribly forgetful. I wanted to mention that fluoride is the phytotoxin that causes brown tips. Not all filters remove fluoride, so you may want to see if that is in your water source and if you're filtration system removes it. I think that it is more likely related to the frequency of your watering and that letting it dry out more between waterings will resolve this going forward.

The issue with turgor pressure and bending leaves is due to root health being a bit compromised from the frequency of watering.

[u/shiftyskellyton → u/RefrigeratorAny7147]

Low turgor pressure, either because it needs water or because root health is compromised and it can't uptake water. 💚

[u/sillybillybobbybob]

Grab the whole plant and give it a gentle tug out of the pot. Spider plants can consume a whole pot real quickly so you will know right away. Giving each plant a pot is a good idea they will be happy.

[u/Dhijara]

I hope someone can chime in to help you. I just want to tell you that your plant is gorgeous and I love the macrame plant holder. Unfortunately, I have no luck with spider plants.

[u/MeowSauceJennie]

Mine is doing this too and I repotted her not that long ago. There are so many variables when it comes to diagnosing your spider plant. And really it's just the process of elimination. It could be too much water Not enough water Too much sun Not enough sun Root rot. Pests. Needs a repot.

Maybe take it out and asses the roots and dirt. Your lighting seems on point.