How to Grow a Snake Plant (2024)

FAQs

How do you grow a snake plant? ›

Snake plants grow best with 8 to 10 hours of indirect sunlight or a few hours of early-morning direct sunlight. Too much direct sun causes can burn the plant and damage its leaves. Snake plants tolerate some shade, but lack of light can stunt growth and dilute the plant's color.

My snake plant had the same issue, mainly because the leaves grew quite tall and they needed support to be upright. What i did was to find a corner to put my plant in so that it can have support from the wall behind it. And i cut and reinserted my tallest leaves (in the same pot) and cared the plant as usual.

They're low-maintenance, sure, but even they have nutritional needs. Nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and potassium (K) are the holy trinity of plant nutrients, and snake plants are no exception. A balanced NPK ratio around 10-10-10 is a good starting point.

These tough plants thrive in any light level, from low to high. Typically they grow more quickly in brighter light, but strong direct sunlight burns leaves, especially when plants are outdoors. An ideal spot indoors is about 10 feet away from a west or south window. Pay attention to pot tags when buying snake plants.

Increasing the snake plant's exposure to sunlight will boost its growth and increase the chances of blooming flowers. Though it can tolerate low light and even dark corners of your home, snake plant grows slower in low light. It needs several hours of direct sunlight in order to promote growth and encourage flowering.

Snake plants like to be tight and compact at the roots which helps them stabilize. I grow plants in pots placed in wire or plastic milk crates. The pots are held upright, never falling over. The plant's leaves will stay upright inside the crate.

There are three main methods that you can use to create a new snake plant from an existing one. Using the right potting soil and planter are keys to successful propagation. Ground cinnamon — a natural anti-fungal — can speed up the healing of cuttings.

Allow soil to dry between waterings and take extra special care not to overwater in winter. Try to avoid getting leaves wet when you water. Place your snake plants in indirect light (although they are tolerant of a variety of light conditions) and fertilize during the growing season with all-purpose plant food.

yep I said epsom salt. epsom salt is full of magnesium and sulfur. just give a quick spray around the base of the plant every six weeks. it helps keep the foliage green.

Once you've inserted all the leaves, put the pot in a warm spot in your house with good, but not direct light. (A North facing window works well.) Keep the mix moist, but not wet. If the roots are in too dry of an environment they will shrivel and die, but too much water isn't good either.

Do snake plants grow in water or soil? ›

Ans. Snake Plants can grow in water alone! Providing you keep the water clean and place them in an area where they receive enough sunlight. In water, you can grow Snake Plants by placing a fully grown plant or creating a new plant from an existing one!

Rooting snake plant cuttings is as easy as placing a leaf into a jar of clean water. Begin by cutting a mature-sized leaf off an established plant. Place the cut end of the leaf in a jar or vase filled with a couple of inches of water. Put the jar in a bright spot and refresh the water, rinsing out the jar once a week.

Your Snake Plant only needs to be watered fortnightly, allowing its soil to completely dry out between waterings to prevent overwatering and root rot. During the winter months feel free to only water your snake plant once a month if the soil is still moist after 2 weeks.

Choose a Location for Your Snake Plant

Sansevieria is a tropical plant that thrives in low light. In your indoor space, select a spot near a sunny window where the plant will receive indirect bright light. A snake plant makes its home in temperate climates. It is winter hardy only in USDA zones 9 to 11.