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sunburn on Spider Plant
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If your Spider Plant has sunburn, the most likely cause is: Excessive direct sunlight causes chlorophyll breakdown, resulting in faded, bleached, or scorched brown patches on the leaves, distinct from tip burn.
Start here:
- 1. Move the plant to a location with bright, indirect light (e.g., an east or west-facing window shielded by a sheer curtain).
- 2. Prune severely scorched leaves, as they will not recover.
Why Spider Plant gets sunburn
Chlorophytum comosum
Excessive direct sunlight causes chlorophyll breakdown, resulting in faded, bleached, or scorched brown patches on the leaves, distinct from tip burn.
How to reverse sunburn on Spider Plant
- 1
Move the plant to a location with bright, indirect light (e.g., an east or west-facing window shielded by a sheer curtain).
- 2
Prune severely scorched leaves, as they will not recover.
Keep sunburn off this Spider Plant
Acclimate spider plants gradually to higher light levels and avoid harsh midday/afternoon direct sun.
Other Spider Plant problems
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Frequently Asked Questions
What causes sunburn on Spider Plant?
Excessive direct sunlight causes chlorophyll breakdown, resulting in faded, bleached, or scorched brown patches on the leaves, distinct from tip burn.
How do I fix sunburn on Spider Plant?
Move the plant to a location with bright, indirect light (e.g., an east or west-facing window shielded by a sheer curtain).. Prune severely scorched leaves, as they will not recover..
How do I keep sunburn from coming back on Spider Plant?
Acclimate spider plants gradually to higher light levels and avoid harsh midday/afternoon direct sun.