Spider plants are one of the easiest houseplants to grow in the home.

In fact, it was quite trendy during the Victorian era, where people plant them on hanging baskets.

As a perennial, this plant may or may not produce flowers during its blooming time.

But its long, yellow-ish leaves are usually pretty enough on their own for most homeowners.

Spider Plants are quite hardy and can adapt to almost any conditions but it definitely helps to plant them in the soil that best suits their needs.

Like succulents, spider plants don’t bode well with too much water, but does that mean you can plant them in the same type of soil as succulents?

Can You Use Succulent Soil For Spider Plants?

Spider plant

Yes, you can use a succulent soil mix for your spider plant because it is well-drained soil that provides even moisture and prevents your spider plant from getting too wet or too dry.

Just make sure to use a well-drained succulent soil mix and not one that drains too fast because these plants like a little moisture to remain in their soil.

As well as ensuring your spider plant has the correct type of soil, you’ll also need to look after its basic needs if you want this plant to thrive in your home.

Watering Your Spider Plant

Probably even more important than the soil you use is how much you water your spider plant.

You can use the perfect soil for this plant but if you continually overwater it, it won’t last long.

When about the top one inch of soil feels dry, then it’s time to give your spider plant some water.

It likes to have its soil consistently moist but never soggy.

Watering about once per week is usually sufficient to keep the soil moist.

And make sure to pour away any water that builds up in the draining dish or around the base of the plant.

Overwatering is probably the most common killer of spider plants in the home and they are susceptible to root rot if watered too regularly or left to sit in water.

Take a little extra care that the soil doesn’t dry out too much during the spring and summer months when they may need a little extra water.

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Sunlight And Temperature

Spider plants like bright to moderate indirect sunlight.

They don’t like direct, hot sunlight, which can lead to their leaves getting sunburned and developing brown spots or turning brown at the tips.

For maximum growth, spider plants like temperatures that range between 70 and 90°F.

They can tolerate temperatures as low as 35°F without becoming damaged but will grow slower when kept at temperatures below 65°F.

Re-Potting Your Spider Plant

These perennials will also need a re-pot every once in a while.

Knowing how to replace the soil properly helps with re-potting and overall growth.

Since the spider plant can bloom in all seasons except winter, it has a lot of chance for growth.

And if the location and conditions are ideal, these plants tend to grow fast.

It can even produce a new plant called “pups”  which you can put in their own pot to start growing.

In some cases, it may even break its pot due to its aggressive roots and exceptional growth.

Re-potting or moving your spider plant to a bigger pot will ensure further growth.

And stronger roots help the plant to survive even in dryer periods.

When you see its roots creeping above the soil, it’s time to think about moving your spider plant to a bigger pot.

But don’t worry, the repotting process is not too difficult.

Gently remove your plant from its current pot and rinse and trim the roots, then re-plant it in a larger container with drainage holes.

Use scissors to trim the outer sides and bottom of the roots.

Try to cut away about an inch of roots so the plant will have more space when it goes into its new pot.

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How To Make Your Own Succulent Soil For Spider Plants

One of the best candidates for potting and repotting spider plants is definitely well-drained succulent soil.

This type of potting mix is made with a loose and grainy kind of soil to let your spider plant drain away excess water.

You can also make your succulent soil if the materials are available in your area.

Otherwise, there are pre-mixed and ready-to-go packs available online and in garden centers.

Succulent soil mix often consists of sand, gardening soil, and either perlite or pumice.

Sand helps in draining water and making avoid moisture retention.

The pumice or perlite is what helps the roots breathe.

And gardening soil is overall a good thing to help add nutrients to the mix.

To make the succulent soil, simply combine garden soil, coarse sand, and perlite in a large container and mix it all well by hand. 

And don’t forget to put your newly-potted spider plants in a location with indirect light and low-temperature space.