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Snake Plant Care: The Easiest Houseplant, Done Right
Snake plants survive low light and missed waterings, which makes them a favorite for beginners. The one thing they won’t forgive is too much water.
If your snake plant is drooping, wrinkling or turning yellow, the problems section shows what each sign means.
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Read these first. They cover the basics that solve most problems.
- How Often Should You Water Your Indoor Potted Snake Plant?How much and how often to water.
- How Much Moisture Should be in the Soil for a Snake Plant?The right soil and feeding.
- How to Repot a Potted Indoor Snake Plant? [Useful Tips]When and how to move it to a new pot.
- How to Grow Snake Plant Cuttings in Water or Soil (Step by Step)Grow new plants for free.
- What Causes the Leaves of a Snake Plant to Turn Yellow? [4 Reasons]The most common problem, and the fix.
- Why Is My Snake Plant Dying? [12 Reasons And Treatment]Rescue a struggling plant.
Care basics: water, light and soil3
How much to water, how much light, which soil and when to feed.
Propagation, repotting and pruning4
Make new plants, move to a bigger pot, prune and shape.
Leaf problems and fixes14
Yellow, brown, curling or drooping leaves: what each sign means and the fix.
- 6 Reasons for Snake Plant Leaves Falling Over
- Does Snake Plant Need Drainage? Why Holes Matter and How to Fix a Pot Without Them
- Overwatered vs Underwatered Snake Plant: How to Tell and Fix It
- Snake Plant Drooping? 8 Causes and the Fix for Each
- Snake Plant Leaves Curling [9 Reasons & Fixes]
- Snake Plant Leaves Turning White? What Causes It and How to Fix It
- Snake Plant Not Growing – 8 Reasons & How to Fix
- What Causes the Leaves of a Snake Plant to Turn Yellow? [4 Reasons]
- Why Are the Leaves of My Indoor Snake Plant Splitting?
- Why is My Snake Plant Curling? [Reasons & Fixes]
- Why Is My Snake Plant Dying? [12 Reasons And Treatment]
- Why Is My Snake Plant Tips Going Brown? [8 Reasons]
- Why is My Snake Plant Wilting? [6 Reasons And Care]
- Wrinkled Snake Plant Leaves? Causes and Treatment for 9 Common Problems
Pests and how to get rid of them1
Spot the bug, then get rid of it without hurting the plant.
Pets and people: safety2
What happens if a cat, dog or child chews it, and what to do.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How often should I water a snake plant?
Let the soil dry out completely, then water deeply. That’s often every two to three weeks in spring and summer and once a month or less in winter.
Can a snake plant live in low light?
Yes. It tolerates low light better than most houseplants, though it grows faster and stays sturdier in bright, indirect light.
Why is my snake plant drooping?
Drooping or falling leaves are most often caused by overwatering and root rot. Too little light and a pot that’s too large can also make leaves flop.
Is snake plant toxic to pets?
Yes, mildly. It contains saponins that can cause nausea, vomiting and diarrhea in cats and dogs if they chew the leaves.