Snake Plant

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Low to indirect sun

Can tolerate low light conditions

☀︎ Avoid harsh sun ☀︎

Snake plant is special because it is one of the LEAST picky plants when it comes to sunlight. It is happiest in indirect light, but will adapt to all areas as long as it’s not in a completely dark room.

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Keep Soil Dry

This is a drought-tolerant plant

Let the soil completely dry out before watering. Overwatering is the most common cause for issues for snake plant. Remember, its leaves are storing water so you can let it chill!

Snake plant prefers low humidity.

It isn’t fussy, so indoor humidity will work just fine.

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soil needs

Snake plant digs a dry, fast-draining mix that prevents root rot and mimics its desert regions.

When choosing a potting mix for snake plant, look for mixes that include:

ᯓ Pumice ᯓ

Adds airflow and boosts drainage while holding a bit of moisture.

ᯓ Perlite ᯓ

Improves drainage and prevents waterlogging.

ᯓ Coarse Sand ᯓ

Adds structure and boosts drainage to prevent compact soil.

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Common Issues

A definite sign of overwatering. A snake plant that has been overwatered can lead to base rot.
Remove affected leaves. Dry out the soil completely.
If there is no improvement, repot in fresh soil and make sure to water less frequently!
Commonly due to soil kept too dry. You may have neglected it a little too long!
Give your snake plant a deep soak by watering the pot completely until it drains out.
A sign of not enough sunlight.
If you notice your plant is looking leggy and weak, try moving it to a sunnier spot.

Sometimes issues can be the result of a pest infestation. Make sure to watch out for these creepy crawlers:

𖢥 Mealybugs

𖢥 Spider Mites

𖢥 Thrips

Not Pet Safe

Snake plants can be toxic to pets if ingested. If you have pets, keep snake plants out of their reach.

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