How to Force Spider Plants to Flower to Have More Spider Plants

Spiderettes are one of the easiest houseplants to propagate. Here’s how:

Method 1: Root While Attached to the Mother Plant

• Place a small pot with fresh potting mix next to the mother plant.
• Gently pin the spiderette into the new soil, keeping it attached via its stolon.
• After roots establish, sever the connecting stolon.

This method benefits from the continued support of the mother plant.

Method 2: Water Propagation

• Snip off the spiderette.
• Place the base in a glass of clean water.
• Change water every few days.
• Roots typically appear in one to two weeks.
• Once roots are about an inch long, transfer the plantlet to soil.

Method 3: Direct Soil Planting

• Cut off the spiderette.
• Plant directly into moist soil.
• Maintain high humidity until roots form by covering the pot with a plastic dome or bag (leave gaps for airflow).

Benefits of Encouraging Spider Plant Flowering

There are several advantages to learning how to force spider plants to bloom:

• Enables easy propagation to create more plants.
• Produces fuller, healthier mother plants through active growth.
• Provides decorative value with charming white blooms.
• Allows sharing plants with friends and family or even selling them.

Myths About Spider Plant Flowering

Let’s clarify a few common misconceptions:

Myth: Spider plants cannot flower indoors.
Reality: With proper care, spider plants can bloom beautifully indoors.

Myth: More fertilizer always means more flowers.
Reality: Excess fertilizer, especially nitrogen, can prevent flowering.

Myth: All spider plant varieties bloom equally well.
Reality: Some cultivars, particularly heavily variegated types, may flower less readily than solid green varieties.

Forcing spider plants to flower is not only possible – it’s a rewarding experience that allows you to multiply your collection with minimal cost.