Spider Plant Root Rot – Identification, Treatment & Causes
No matter how easy and low maintenance a spider plant is, without proper care it is still susceptible to some diseases and ailments. Root rot is one disease, even the hardiest plants can become infected with. But how do you tell if your spider plant has root rot?
The following are symptoms of spider plant root rot :
- wilted leaves with black spots,
- slow or stagnant growth, and
- browning with a foul odor around the base of the plant (close to the surface of the soil).
If your spider plant is exhibiting any of the above signs, you need to act fast. The reason we recommend haste is that the earlier you can treat root rot, the higher the chances are of survival and success. We’ll get into the treatments for root rot a bit further on, so keep reading.
Before we get ahead of ourselves and prepare for plant surgery, we need to establish if root rot is actually the cause of your ailing spider plant.
How to Determine if your Spider Plant has Root Rot
As we mentioned above, as soon as you suspect your spider plant is affected by root rot, you need to harness your inner Dr Sherlock Holmes, and begin investigating further.
And the best way to do this is physically inspecting your plants roots. As daunting as that sounds, it is going to be the quickest path to a resolution. And with our guide, you’ll soon realize it isn’t as hard as it sounds.
To remove your spider plant from the pot, follow these steps :
- If your spider plant is in a plastic pot, gently squeeze the sides of the container to loosen the plant from the pot. If your plant is in a ceramic or solid pot, you can skip this step,