What should I do if the leaves of Golden Heart Chlorophytum turn black? What should I pay attention to when raising Golden Heart Chlorophytum?

Chlorophytum comosum belongs to the Asparagaceae family and the Chlorophytum genus. It is a perennial evergreen herb. Chlorophytum comosum has broad linear leaves, light green, growing on short stems, and has thick cylindrical fleshy roots. As the name suggests, the edges of Chlorophytum comosum are golden yellow, which is very beautiful. It often produces several clusters of small plants with roots formed by plant buds on the flower stems, which is very interesting. It is one of the most suitable species to be hung or placed on the top of a cabinet or flower rack.

Contents of this article

1. What to do if the leaves of Chlorophytum comosum turn black?

2. Precautions for raising golden heart spider plant

3. What kind of spider plant is best?

What to do if the leaves of Golden Heart Chlorophytum turn black

1. It may be that the potting soil has poor permeability, water accumulates in the potting soil, and the fibrous roots rot. If the potting soil is compacted or too sticky, or if watering is too frequent and excessive, the fibrous roots of the spider plant will rot, causing the root system's ability to absorb water to drop significantly, causing the spider plant's leaves to turn black.

Solution: If this is the case, you can remove the plant from the pot, shake off some of the old soil, cut off the rotten roots, replace it with clean wet sand for planting, keep the sand moist, do not spray too much water, and wait for the white and tender fibrous roots to grow, then replace it with fertile culture soil for planting. If the root rot is not serious, you can also apply plant ash or sulfur powder to the wound after cutting off the rotten roots, and then directly use culture soil for planting.

2. If the plant is not repotted for a long time, the roots will grow directly to the wall of the pot. In an environment of high temperature, high drought or cold weather, it is easy to cause the tips of the roots to shrink and die, causing them to lose their proper absorption function, thus causing the leaf tips to dry up and shrink.

Solution: If this is the case, first pour the plant out of the pot, cut off the dead leaves, remove some of the old soil, and cut off the aging or necrotic roots. Replace the soil with fresh one and place it in a cool, moist, semi-shaded environment. Pay attention to spraying more water and watering less. Normal management can be resumed after the plant has sprouted new leaves.

Precautions for raising golden heart spider plant

1. Temperature: Chlorophytum likes to grow in a semi-shaded and warm environment. In winter, you should pay attention to cold protection. Chlorophytum will be damaged by frost when the ambient temperature is below 4 degrees. Therefore, in winter, you should prevent the damage to the plant caused by too low temperature.

2. Light: Golden Heart Chlorophytum likes bright light, but remember not to let the sun shine directly on it, otherwise it will cause the leaf tips to turn yellow. If the light is too strong, it is recommended to shade it by 50%. In winter, it does not need to be shaded, and it needs sufficient sunlight, but not direct.

3. Air humidity: The air is relatively dry in summer and autumn, which is not suitable for the growth of spider plants. Therefore, during this time, you should often spray water on the leaves of spider plants to increase the humidity. Increasing the humidity of the air can maintain the growth vitality of the plants.

4. Water and fertilizer regulation: Chlorophytum likes moisture, and watering once a day is appropriate. It is best if the potting soil has sufficient moisture all year round, but it has a certain drought resistance; avoid water accumulation in the pot. You can fertilize appropriately when watering, but be careful not to over-fertilize.

5. Pruning and repotting: As the plant grows, in order to maintain a good shape and appearance, it is best to regularly prune the old leaves at the base, and repotting can be done in spring as needed.

6. Disease and pest control: Chlorophytum is not prone to diseases and pests, but if the pot soil is waterlogged and poorly ventilated, it will not only cause root rot, but also root rot. You can use 500-800 times of carbendazim wettable powder to irrigate the roots once a week for 2-3 times. When the clusters of golden heart Chlorophytum are dense and poorly ventilated, they are easily harmed by scale insects, so prevention should be the main focus.

7. Reproduction: Chlorophytum is a fast-growing plant that can be propagated by cuttings, divisions, and sowing. In sowing and breeding, no special care is required, which is relatively convenient to operate.

What kind of spider plant is best?

1. Chlorophytum comosum is better, and the choice mainly depends on your own preference.

2. Golden Edge Chlorophytum belongs to the Asparagaceae family and the Chlorophytum genus. It is a perennial evergreen herb.

3. Chlorophytum comosum is mainly produced in the temperate and frigid zones of the Northern Hemisphere, including Jilin, Hebei, Shaanxi, Sichuan Province and East China in China.

4. Because the plant has strong growth and reproduction capabilities and is suitable for home pot cultivation, it has no obvious geographical distribution.

5. The leaves of Chlorophytum comosum are broad linear, light green, grown on short stems, and have thick cylindrical fleshy roots.

6. The raceme is 30 to 60 cm long, curved and drooping, with white flowers.

7. As the name suggests, the edges of the golden edge spider plant are golden yellow, which looks very beautiful.

8. It is very interesting that it often produces several small plants with roots formed by buds on the flower stems.

9. It grows fast and is easy to cultivate. It can be cultivated and appreciated all year round in a brighter room.

10. It is one of the most suitable types to be hung or placed on cabinet tops or flower stands.