Plant Problem Lab
Spider Plant care

Spider Plant pale leaves

White-striped cultivars naturally have pale areas. New overall fading, weak growth, or bleaching on the exposed side needs a light and root check.

Find the growing condition that changed

Move a shaded plant toward brighter indirect light; filter intense sun if exposed leaves bleached after a sudden move. Check the root ball if leaves are limp or yellowing.

Firm thick storage roots are normal. A root-packed pot that dries very fast may need modest repotting, while a wet pot needs runoff removed and roots checked if decline continues. Feed during active growth only after moisture and roots are sound.

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