Has humidity invaded your home and you don’t know how to fight this inconvenience? You have exhausted all possible and imaginable remedies, but nothing helps, humidity resists and persists. Don’t worry! There is a natural way to beat this scourge in your home. Although they are generally underestimated, certain plants can be effective in such a situation. This is the case of the spider plant, which in addition to beautifying your interior, helps absorb excess moisture in your home. Here are some tips for making the most of the benefits of this magnificent plant.

Humidity in a home can be a real headache, unfortunately difficult to solve. As a fan of natural and inexpensive alternatives, you can count on the spider plant to purify the air in your home and regulate the humidity in one or more rooms.

How does the spider plant absorb moisture in your home?

More commonly known by the sweet name ” Chlorophytum comosum ” or phalanx, the spider plant is a plant native to South Africa, belonging to the Liliaceae family. It takes its name from its thin, drooping and slender leaves. A houseplant, the phalanx is easy to maintain, especially since its roots are known to store a significant amount of water.

Decorative when moved to a pot, the spider plant is usually chosen for its aesthetics and its ability to beautify an interior. But their contribution is not limited to just that! In fact, the latter is known for its ability to fight against humidity problems in the house, decontaminating and purifying the air in the house, carbon monoxide and nitrogen dioxide, in particular, without forgetting formaldehyde, toluene, benzene and xylene. Therefore, this plant can act as a natural dehumidifier. So why deprive yourself of it?

How to maintain the spider plant?

The phalanx is an easy plant to maintain, especially if you don’t have a green thumb. However, you will have to provide them with the necessary conditions to see their beautiful white star-shaped flowers bloom in spring and summer.

Where to place the spider plant?

Resistant, the spider plant adapts to all indoor temperatures, all year round. However, the latter is particularly suitable for temperatures between 7°C and 18°C. As you may know, the phalanx needs bright light without being exposed to direct sunlight. The humidity in the bathroom can suit you perfectly, as long as this room is a little bright. Also, the wetter its interior, the brighter and livelier its foliage will be.

How often to water phalanx plant?

As mentioned earlier, the spider plant stores water thanks to its roots. Therefore, it is useless to water it abundantly at the risk of drowning the substrate. Moderate watering in spring and summer will suffice. In this case, you’ll simply need to make sure the soil is moist. In autumn and winter, you can limit the water supply, keeping the soil dry between two waterings. Finally, be careful not to leave too much water in the saucer. This will prevent the roots from rotting.

How to properly maintain the phalanx plant?

However, even though it does not require constant maintenance, it is advisable to pay attention to the growth of the spider plant. Remember to wipe its leaves from time to time with a soft, damp cloth. By dusting them off, you will allow for better light infiltration. Also know that it is good to bring fertilizer to this plant, from spring to autumn, twice a month. To do this, choose a liquid fertilizer for green plants. When winter comes, you can stop this intake.

Finally, if you notice that the tips of the leaves are getting drier, consider cutting them off as well as the dead stems. This will basically indicate that the air is too dry and that the phalanx needs a little more moisture.

When to transplant the spider plant?

Being able to grow quickly, the phalanx can quickly feel squeezed into its pot. If you notice that the roots are reaching more and more at the edges of the pot, you should consider transplanting it as soon as possible, into a larger pot. We recommend doing this every year, in spring. To do this, remember to follow the steps below:

• Choose a larger pot so that the plant has the necessary space;
• Fill the pot with well-drained soil and place clay balls in the bottom of the pot to make the water flow better;
• Cover the pot partially with substrate;
• Place your plant in the pot, add the necessary soil, and then water it.

As you may have understood, dear readers, the spider plant is not only a plant that helps fight against excess humidity in your home, but it can also act as a leafy plant, capable of bringing a nice aesthetic touch to your home. room.