My spider plant was in a car accident ..... Help! Will it survive? See photos

[Emily B]

My beautiful spider plant was in a car accident ... and the air bags kind of destroyed it. I don't have very much gardening experience. The plant was in great condition when a friend of mine gifted it to me. A lot of the leaves were torn off and I pruned off some very damaged ones. I repotted it, giving it fresh soil with fertilizer today. See photos. Is this thing a goner? Or should I remain hopeful? Tips please!

 

[Vishu1708]

Yes, it will be fine. Trim the damaged leaves.

 

[Tetters]

I have one that was in a much worse state than that. I cut it right back to a stub, gave it a little slow release feed and water, and it is growing away very well.
More importantly, I hope you are not as bruised as the plant

 

[Beverly]

You have encouragement from the comments above that your spider plant will be okay. It just goes to show that you should never let your spider plant drive the car

 

[Emily B]

I should have known better than to let this lil' plant drive I have unfortunately been beaten up by the accident , as well. This little guy and I are companions in recovery!

So thank you all! I'm relieved I will do some more trimming and see how it goes!

 

[Tetters]

Hope you are BOTH well again soon

 

[Vishu1708]

I should have known better than to let this lil' plant drive I have unfortunately been beaten up by the accident , as well. This little guy and I are companions in recovery!

So thank you all! I'm relieved I will do some more trimming and see how it goes!

I should learn from this as well since I often go to nurseries on Vespa and on the way home, let my new plants drive. But no more!!!

I hope you get well soon

 

[Beverly]

@Emily B i hope you have no broken bones and will heal quickly.