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Cold Damage on Spider Plant

Commonly affects: Chlorophytum comosum (Spider Plant)

Leaves develop translucent, water-soaked patches that turn brown or black after cold exposure, often near a drafty window in winter.

Potential Causes

  1. 1Exposure to temperatures below Spider Plant's cold tolerance, generally below 7-10°C
  2. 2Cold drafts from a nearby window, door, or air conditioning vent
  3. 3Leaves touching cold window glass in winter

Solution Steps

  1. 1Move the plant away from cold drafts, windows, and vents, especially in winter
  2. 2Keep leaves from touching cold glass directly
  3. 3Trim away severely damaged leaf tissue once the danger has passed
  4. 4Maintain a consistent, moderate temperature year-round

Prevention Tip

Spider Plant is more cold-tolerant than many tropical houseplants but still benefits from staying clear of cold drafts and window glass in winter.

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