On Tue, 15 Apr 2003 23:32:48 +0000, DaveA wrote:

another cutting from the same plant,but how do i grow it. For now ive
left it in water overnight as it seems to have a few very small greeny
roots. Should i put it in compost in a pot and if so do i need rooting
compound. Thanks Dave... Oh by the way a friend tells me i can buy a

Hi Dave,

Sorry to hear of your loss. Spider plants should come as baby plants that
look like small spiders with sort of a lump at the bottom and little
stubby roots - they don't tend to come as cuttings.

You can leave you baby spider in water whilst the roots grow a bit and
then put it in a pot. Howver, it would be btter to get a smallish post -
say 3" diameter for now, fill with compost, make a hole in the middle,
put the baby spider in the middle, and firm the compost round it. Water
well, and keep extra damp for a few weeks while the plant establishes.
You'll be pleased to know that spider plants are pretty bomb proof -
even my student brother has managed to keep his going!

For good all round general help, you could watch Gardeners World - BBC2 at
8.30pm on Fridays - new series has just re-started. The Internet also has
lots of good stuff if you look for it, and of course here, where we of URG
are usually extremely friendly and very helpful. Just remember, the only
silly question is the one you didn't ask!

Sarah