Maximizing Spider Plant Babies (Plantlets)

Spider plant has 10 runners with babies. Owner wants more, like greenhouse specimens.

Factors Within Control

• Keep potbound – repot only when needing water twice weekly.
• Photoperiod: 12+ hours dark nights + 8+ hours bright light for 6–8 weeks starting September.
• Cool nights (40–50°F) in fall promotes runner formation.

Genetic Limit

Runner number partly genetic. Home conditions rarely match greenhouses. Celebrate 10 runners – it's excellent!