-- Frank Chase recently responded to Rob Pringle -- 
 FC>Can anyone tell me why my Spider Plant is getting black at the tips, even
 FC>the new leaves?
 RP> Funny thing - we were just wondering about that on our local BBS. 
 RP> I live quite a bit further north, and we are still very much in the
 RP> grip of winter here.  The heating is working full time (more or
 RP> less) and my guess is the somewhat low humidity in heated houses
 RP> might be contributing to the drying out of the tips of the leaves. 
 RP> If you have a low humidity problem (roughly less than 45%), perhaps
 RP> a daily water misting with a pistol grip would help a little.
I was talking to some locals here in Salt Lake City and they seem to agree
with you.  I will try keeping it moist and misting.  Thanks
Peace and Good Fortune,
Frank (Salt Lake City, Utah)
... A pedestrian hit me and went under my car.
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