Worms in Spider Plant Soil: Flood, Don't Repot

Worms appearing after watering a 5-year-old spider plant: don't replace soil—it destroys vital root hairs. Flood the pot instead.

Flooding Method

1. Submerge pot in plain water for 30 minutes
2. Worms surface seeking air—remove them
3. Repeat in one week if needed

Why Not Repot

Repotting severs microscopic root hairs that do most absorption. The plant wilts during regrowth; repeated disturbance kills it. Flooding preserves the root system while eliminating pests.