{"id":862,"date":"2022-08-11T16:01:28","date_gmt":"2022-08-11T16:01:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/plantdegree.com\/?p=862"},"modified":"2022-08-11T16:02:33","modified_gmt":"2022-08-11T16:02:33","slug":"do-spider-plants-like-acidic-soil","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/plantdegree.com\/do-spider-plants-like-acidic-soil\/","title":{"rendered":"Do Spider Plants Like Acidic Soil?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Do you grow spider plants at home?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You heard spider plants don’t grow well in a specific type of soil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And the soil in your area is acidic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You want to know whether spider plants like acidic soil.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Oh yes, spider plants like acidic soil.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n They find slightly acidic soil is comfortable to grow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n However, this plant can only tolerate a certain acidity level in the soil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Make sure that you choose the exact type of soil for your plants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Are you sure that your soil is good enough for spider plants?<\/p>\n\n\n\n Let’s dig deeper into spider plants and the type of soil they like.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n Choosing spider plants as houseplants is a great choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You do not need to make special efforts to make them grow in a pot or on the ground.<\/p>\n\n\n\n They will live as long as you keep the soil suitable for the plants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Can spider plants grow in acidic soil? Yes, spider plants can grow in slightly acidic soil.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The reason is that spider plants come from tropical and subtropical Africa with somewhat acidic soil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Acidic soil is soil with a pH of less than 7.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Spider plants can grow pretty well in acidic soil with a pH of no less than 6.<\/p>\n\n\n\n But you have to check whether or not your soil is over acidic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Soil with an over-acidity level will damage your spider plants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Overly acidic soil will inhibit spider plants from getting essential nutrients like nitrate, phosphate, and potassium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Moreover, overly acidic soil increases the availability of aluminum and manganese<\/a>, which are harmful to your plants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can tell whether your plants suffer from acidic soil if you spot some symptoms as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n First, your spider plants will develop root rot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Then, their leaves will lose their shine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The leaves turn yellow, brown, or even black.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The scariest part is the leaves that will fall off the plants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When those bad symptoms happen, quickly deep soak the plant for several minutes and put it in a shady spot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n So, it is necessary to ensure the soil acidity level precisely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Also read: <\/strong>How Often to Water Spider Plants? (Tips for New Plant Parents)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nCan spider plants grow in acidic soil?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
What kind of soil is best for a spider plant?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n