are all spiders harmful to plants?
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Comments (10)Shenanigans_91, You have a 'Bonnie' Spider Plant, which is essentially the curly version to a regular spider plant (curly leaves). The "stems" that the babies grow on are not straight like the regular spider plants, so don't worry. I have an all green 'Bonnie' and mine are looping all over the place, I think but only a couple are straight. Planto...See MoreWill all this snow harm the seeds I've WS?
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Comments (15)These guys are very tolerant. I would cut the ugly/yellow leaves off, maybe trim the roots back and/or pot them in a larger pot with some fresh medium. They will come around quick. I have had one for almost 16 years......don't have a good spot in the winter so it goes into my attached garage all winter.....little light and very cold (but not frost). Looks like heck by Spring.....comes outside and looks great this time of year!...See MoreMushrooms at base soil of plants, harmful?
Comments (1)Not harmful to the plants. They come from the mulch, and actually, the mycelium is good for the plants and helps carry nutrients through the soil. Just don't eat them....See MoreKimmsr
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