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Pale Leaves in Spider Plant
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Spider plants are one of the most popular and easy houseplants, producing long arching leaves and cascading plantlets
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Spider Plant care requirements
These care conditions are most relevant to pale leaves in Spider Plant. Check each one as a potential cause.
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Light
Bright to moderate indirect light.
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Fertiliser
Every 2 months in growing season.
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Water
Every 1–2 weeks. Allow top inch to dry.
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Symptoms to look for in Spider Plant
- fiber_manual_recordWashed-out, pale colour
- fiber_manual_recordYellowing between veins
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Common causes in Spider Plant
- fiber_manual_recordIron deficiency
- fiber_manual_recordMagnesium deficiency
- fiber_manual_recordToo much direct sun
- fiber_manual_recordAlkaline soil
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How to diagnose pale leaves in Spider Plant
Interveinal yellowing on new growth = iron deficiency. On old growth = magnesium deficiency.
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How to treat pale leaves in Spider Plant
Apply chelated iron or Epsom salt as appropriate. Adjust soil pH.
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Preventing pale leaves in Spider Plant
Use ericaceous compost for acid-loving plants. Feed with micronutrient fertiliser.