Spider plants are not called spider plants because they attract spiders. The plant comes from its leaves, similar to how a spider looks.
They have thin, long leaf shapes that appear patterned in white or plain green and dome-shaped rounding.
Spider plants tend to be ornamental house plants. They can grow outside in tropical areas. They originated from Africa and have naturalized almost everywhere around the world.
They do best where they have access to direct sunlight, fresh air, and filtered water.
Besides adding a crisp look of green to indoor spaces, they add improved air circulation.
Do indoor plants attract spiders?
Some houseplants can attract spiders. Spider mites are attracted to several conditions surrounding your houseplants and not exactly the houseplant itself.
Spider mites are attracted to house plants that are moist, lack airflow, and have not been trimmed recently.
Flowers, such as sunflowers have been known to attract spiders.
You can use a mild insecticide bought from the store or make one from home.
A mixture of warm water, dish soap, and vinegar should repel spiders if sprayed directly under the leaf of the plant.
Alternatively, when selecting a house plant, select ones that have fruity, citrus types of odors; spiders are repelled from strong odors.
Certain plants which grow with strong odors are lavender, peppermint, and basil. Therefore, it is possible that these plants can repel spiders.
Spiders can work for you, too.
They can repel very small bugs and insects, such as mosquitoes, since they eat these very small living creatures.
Does the spider plant attract bugs?
No, spider plants do not attract bugs nor do they keep bugs away. Most indoor plants attract bugs and insects by their nature.
The dark green leaves and the wet soil in their pots are very enticing covers for bugs.
You will find the common bugs, such as mites, whiteflies, or aphids on your spider plants.
These bugs feed on the sap or water nutrients found on the leaves and stems in plants.
Although these small bugs could not do any damage on the spider plant, you can take the plants outside and spray water on the leaves if you do not want them.
The water will wash the bugs away. If there is an infestation, use a pesticide you purchase from the drugs store.
Make sure you follow the instructions on the package so you do not contaminate your eyes or mouth.
Plants that attract spiders
Spiders are attracted to plants that act as a great camouflage.
Tall plants in dark corners provide the perfect habitat as they can spin their webs around the many stems and leaves.
If the soil becomes wet from overwatering and lacks air, insects and bugs will bring spiders to the plants.
Flowers, in particular sunflowers, attract spiders as bugs and insects, are attracted to these bright colored flowers and spiders love bugs.
This makes them an ideal spot as they can hunt for food.
If your house plants are bushy, they make a good breeding ground for little insects and bugs.
Spiders would chase the bugs and not necessarily for the scent of the plant.
What attracts spiders to your house?
Besides the insects and bugs in your indoor plants, spiders are attracted to other conditions in your home.
A bush garden or backyard.
Stocking your plants or garden area provides lots of coverage for spiders. Generally, spiders are a benefit since they will eat the bad bugs living in your garden.
Be aware of poisonous spiders, though, they would generally not inhabit open areas.
Humidity
Your house will attract spiders if it is humid. Since spiders eat dust mites, they will hide in your house plants, corners, and the walls.
Make sure you ventilate well and insulate properly.
If you live in an area with hot, humid weather most of the year, I would recommend installing an air conditioning unit in your house.
Leftover food and waste
Organic waste and food scraps can attract pest and bugs into your home. Any spiders that eat these bugs will also be attracted to your house.
It is essential to clean after every meal, and dispose of food scraps properly.
Keeping your home clean will help not just with spiders, but with other bugs and pests you might find at home.
Plants that keep spiders away
Since spiders are attracted to bugs and insects in house plants, keep those that repel such bugs will keep the spiders away.
Spiders have a keen sense of smell and avoid smelly strong, sweet and citrus scented plants.
Spiders come into your home by way of your open windows and vents.
Distribute small pots of rosemary, lavender, basil, mint and eucalyptus around the window sills, kitchen counter and shelves in your areas, etc.
If you are unable to find scented plants, you can dry out and crush any scented plants, and dissolve them in alcohol.
This mixture is powerful enough to repel the spiders.
Put the mixture into a spritz bottle, spray those places they hide and your house plants.
Check your house as well, especially your indoor plants for spiders.
Their webs are easily detected with the naked eye, but after you spray the natural spider repellent, they will leave all on their own.
How to keep spiders out of house plants
In addition to including other far more potent smelling and tasting plants in your home, there are other ways to repel spiders.
Occasionally spray homemade insecticides
Combining dish soap, vinegar, and water in a spray bottle is a great way to kill bugs, insects, and spiders in a non-toxic and very effective way.
Please use sparingly so as not to destroy the leaves. Be sure to rinse the excess insecticide off before watering your plants.
Spray pesticides if there is an infestation
If the spider plants are prone to bugs and spiders, buy a pesticide to kill them and stop the breeding ground.
Proper maintenance of your indoor plants is vital
Be sure to hydrate your plants on time otherwise you will have an excess of moisture.
Air out your house plants regularly and prune any excessive foliage.
Frequently check your house plants to keep them free of bugs, which means less ants and hence spiders too.
Wrapping Up
Many folks are mistaken when they think spider plants are named for the fact that they attract spiders.
The spider plants general appearance and behavior do not connect to these types of arachnids.
In fact, since they are very adaptable, propagate easily, and require little from you, quite a few people have spider plants on their homes.