4 Common Mistakes To Avoid That Kill Snake Plants

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[@JaSon-wc4pn]

What are your thoughts on the planter light from JML The Hygro has a USB white light on a telescopic rod With a double lined pot with water wick. Just picked one up from ASDA

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

@@JaSon-wc4pn I’d not seen it before but looks like an interesting setup for a single plant

[@JaSon-wc4pn]

I've spun the light 180° The light spreads enough to get a herb plant either side of the wick pot And illuminates my 5 succulents. At the back Great little gizmo for placing plants anywhere in the house (away from the window)

[@DEXTER-TV-series]

What is the purpose of the drums in background ? 🥶🤢🤮🤯

[@srox1000]

late but what is the name of the plant to the left of your snake plant at 2:21? I recently got one from the clearance section at my local nursery and I can‘t find the name of it!

[@pattil4616]

On my first job out of college, i was given a small plant arrangement for my desk. It included a 3-bladed snake plant. Ive transplanted it only a few times over the years. Most of its life it has lived in a south facing window. It now fills a 30"x30"x30" planter, its blades are 4-6' tall, and it will celebrate its 50th birthday next year!

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

My word 50 years old! Happy birthday 😁

[@pattil4616]

​@@SheffieldMadePlants Thank you!🌞

[@JaSon-wc4pn]

Sheesh, thats prehistoric

[@grettalemabouchou6779]

How cool!

[@ediesedgwick4462]

Wow! Congratulations! 🏆🍾🥂

[@r0bfleming]

A friend of mine gave a snake plant to his young son to look after as he heard they thrive on neglect so even his son wouldn't kill it. Sure enough, he forgot to water it for weeks/months on end and he never fussed over it. After a few years it ended up as one of the best looking plants in the house!

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

😂 I bet it did

[@karenforslund5717]

Kinda the same with me. I keep forgetting to water this one plant when watching the rest because it's in the bedroom. My plant is many years old...like at least 25 years and maybe up to 50. I don't remember who gave it to me in a flower arrangement. Anyway, I am so glad to see this video. I'll check out some more of them. 😊

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

@@karenforslund5717 thanks Karen!

[@lynnyoung211]

🤣🤣🤣

[@theresasmith7230]

So funny I can't keep mine alive. I love them so I keep buying more

[@jerrydeanswanson79]

I will always remember the words from our Master Gardner instructor/horticulturist... When asked whether the Snake Plant was really a good plant which needed little light...she replied..."It's not that the Snake Plant is good in low-light locations...it's that the Snake Plant takes a long time to die". Smiles.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

😂 I like that a lot. Thanks for sharing

[@janestevenson6903]

My snake plant is in the process of flowering, I’ve had it for going on 12 years now and this will be the first time! ❤

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Awesome!

[@janestevenson6903]

@@SheffieldMadePlants thanks for all the info you pass on❤️

[@NinaTaylor-ee3xv]

The moisture meter was a game changer for my snake plant and many other plants

[@imranbohari1]

Lol, I used to water my snake plant very regularly. However, there were no signs of sickness. Maybe I was lucky, but thanks to you I will tone it today by quite a bit.

[@xw591]

Another tip... snakeplants like being root bound! They are very sensitive to have extra-large pots. Give them a small pot like he shows in the video

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

👍👍👍

[@cxqcxq5176]

My snake plant punched a hole in the side of its plastic pot and extended out almost a foot sideways into the air before I noticed. Was not the best quality pot, but them rhizomes still be pretty mighty. What is meant by "growth" - when pruning the skinny stretched ones - i'll wait for spring - but what kind of growth is stimulated? Do the old leaves get taller/bigger/wider or do new leaves emerge from the soil?

[@misscarmen491]

Dear Mr Sheffield, Thank you for this great advice. You explained so much. My sister gave me a couple snake plants because she knows I forget to water. Surprisingly, they are the thriving. Now I know to give my dear snake plants some sunlight and they will be even happier. Best from SF Bay Area, California

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Glad it was helpful!

[@toddmerritt960]

Such cool plants I had two huge “ snake” plants for probably over 25 years I never knew until probably the last 5 or 6 years they bloom! Little white flowers that resemble honeysuckle I was shocked , great channel and tips! 👍👍👍

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thank you 😊. I’ve never seen them bloom 🥲

[@AlmightyRawks]

I would like to add that Snake Plants don't need a lot of soil, some people think that if the plant gets a little bit larger it needs a larger pot. No! Keep those roots tight together in compacted soil. That keeps this plant happiest! Especially because the roots are so thin and the leaves are so top heavy. Loose dirt and loads of space in the pot doesn't help. Compact is the key word!

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Good point 👍

[@pannellclara]

thank you! i think that’s my mistake!

[@edeightonm494]

This is so true Roxane. On behalf of those who may not have known this, thanks for sharing. Blessings to you and your loved ones.

[@LindaKayHolevas]

Thank you! I came to this video for this exact reason. I was thinking of repotting a couple of my snake plants because they are growing taller & I feel like their current pots are too small. I will leave them alone now!

[@tr54natural5]

I’ve killed a few snake plants by putting them in pots that were too big. Too much soil retains too much moisture and suffocates the root system. 🪴🪴🪴

[@charlottelogan8650]

You make so much sense by telling me what the plant needs,I love watching you

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

thank you very much 😁

[@barbaracalhoun1797]

thanks for all the good advice. I almost killed my plants when I moved. The house had a water softener that used salt and left the water was so salty it was deadly for our plants! I didn't even think about it until they all started to die.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

That’s a common trap I think!

[@frankcipriano4105]

I appreciate you house plant videos ! I have a 27 yr old snake plant that I have propagated and divided several times ! I appreciate your help understanding how to take better care of my snake plant and others ! Thank you !

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Cheers Frank!

[@janets3549]

I'm so glad I found your channel last week (when I was looking for videos about re-potting Philodendron Birkin). You get right to the point and have so much helpful advice. I'm off to remove a withered leaf on my snake plant after watching this video. Thank you!

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

I’m glad you found it too. Thanks for watching 😁

[@armrugatewood9110]

I rescued a Zeylanica from my daughter’s kitchen window. It had only 3 leaves. I put it in a deeper, narrower pot, good drainage and just watered it 2 or 3 times during the summer-with a couple of food spikes and it’s growing wonderfully! Yes, I like the easy maintenance of it too. I want to get the gold flame and Laurenti next summer.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Sounds great!

[@lockednloaded7]

As a plant parent I am super glad I came across your channel!! 😁

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

I’m glad too 😁 thanks for tuning in!

[@ilavalolipop]

I adore my snake plant for being so pretty and easy to keep. After 3 years having it with no real changes in its appearance, it suddenly shot out a long new growth. Initially I thought this was a good sign, but eventually this leaf grew so tall it was several inches above the rest of the plant then flopped over. 😮 I had to cut it out. Now I know why thanks to this video! …My plant has always had the same amount of light, but maybe its getting pickier with old age. I will try sunning it on the patio for a few hours a day in spring, to see if I can make it happier. 😊

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Cool thanks for sharing and watching 👍

[@Bella7_7_7]

This was very informative! Thank you. I live in California and I grew a green/white variegated version of the snake plant very successfully under a table lamp. It became so big! I currently have it in the window in the bathroom and thanks to your video I will move it as it’s approaching November and getting drafty. Appreciate your information.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Cool, glad it was useful Bella

[@kathleen2080]

My snake plant flowered several times this year and it was so pretty! I was so surprised ☺️

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

That's awesome! Never happened for me

[@SandraSmith-fp7cr]

@Kathleen2080 I have 3 pots of snake plants and 2 of them are flowering now. Infact one pot has 2 flowers growing at the same time. I am so excited I have the plants on the window sill getting direct sunlight 😊

[@annarose4308]

My indoor snake plant is flowering right now. I am shocked. It smells wonderful and looks beautiful ❤

[@HairyKnees1]

My snake plant was living a plastic pot & I was kind of ignoring it. I noticed yesterday that it had put out so much growth that the pot was getting bent out of shape. Did exactly what the video showed for propagating & now I have six snake plants.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

They love to be ignored 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@FaradayRVA]

We have tons that were started from my great grandmothers plant after she died around ‘80. I’ve been able to take old, damaged ends and root them in water which was a neat discovery for us.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

It’s great and unexpected you can grow these plants from leaf cuts.

[@soniaperez2417]

No wonder I killed my snake plant! I made all of those mistakes...😢😢😢 I will get another one and will take proper care of it. When we know better...we do better. Thank you for this valuable information. ❤😊

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Glad it was helpful 😁

[@johnosterman494]

I propogated a few leaves out them in sun and new plants popped out fast. Nothing cooler than young new snake plants the color is so beautiful!

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Sounds great!

[@roxannegordon6162]

This was so informative, thank you. I have a snake plant just as you described, thin leaves. I rescued it from my mother's house when she couldn't care for it anymore. It's about 30 years old and not doing well, but not dyeing. It sits in front of the sliding glass deck door. I bet its getting cold drafts. I live in New Hampshire and its winter now, Feb. 23, 2023. I will move it to the upstairs office near the sunniest window in the house. I'm really excited to see if it finally enjoys life here. LOL I also noticed at the 6:36 mark you have a Pilea on the right that looks just like mine. It's tall! All the others I've seen look short and bushy. I gave a baby Pilea to my daughter. I hope her's grows healthy too. Great video.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thanks very much. The more light the better with this plant. Yours should perk right up in its new spot 👍

[@QueenGail]

@roxannegordon6162 Hello there how is your snake plant doing now in February 2024? Blessings 💜

[@Darkice77]

I just finished my snake plant wall. I have 3 big windows on the back of my house that receive direct sunlight in the morning to afternoon. I bought 3 large shelving racks that fill the window areas and covered them with snake plants and a couple peace lilies. It looks funny because all the plants are still small to medium sized but they will grow into it. 22 snake plants in total but only 2 different kinds. It's all i could find around here. I hope i can get different ones in the spring when everything starts up again.

[@snesbit4042]

yesyesyes, i put my snake plant on a south facing window and it's been pushing out new growth ever since! it loooooves it!!

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Absolutely 😁

[@mariaziarnik6909]

Very helpful video. I have a large snake plant that I was able to purchase from Lowe’s in the clearance bin. After bringing it home and putting it in a better pot I keep mine outside. I live in Florida and it is thriving! 😊

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Nice job 😁

[@RUAChristian]

Just purchased a moisture meter because of your videos. 😊

[@bettymitchell4349]

I started out with a very small snake plant. A friend gave me four years ago now I have three a plant that has multiplied so much. I have it in three different pots and one of those is going have half of it transplanted to another pot. It has grown so much I keep them outside in the summertime. They get lots of rain and sunshine. In fact, when I put them out, that’s when they start growing really fast.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Definitely any plant outside will grow better than outside 👍

[@painetdldy]

@@SheffieldMadePlants i'm too paranoid about creepy crawlies to put a plant outside and bring it back in. those sneaky bugs are always trying to get inside. greetings from st petersburg florida usa, bug central 🐛

[@michaeldahms7006]

I’ve never understood the care info shared for so many years concerning Sansevieria trifasciata and watering. It’s become more about what levels of neglect the plants can endure and not what they need to thrive. People tend to dramatically underwater the plants all year round while also often pairing that with too little light. In its home range this plant does experience 3-4 months of little water during the dry season but it also experiences a wet season lasting just as long, as well as the transitional months where moisture levels are ramping up or down. Good growth happens when enough water and nutrients are applied along with bright light, usually during our summer months. If treated this way the plants often flower during the winter months indoors. There are Sansevieria that are arid adapted and live in rather harsh conditions but the flat leafed species are forest growers for the most part and experience only seasonal dryness.

[@painetdldy]

i did not know they flowered

[@worldgrooves2254]

exactly !!! people do not give them good conditions and even do not know that snake plants do flower . if they do not produce flowers during " dry spell " - they are starving .

[@magnusgranskau7487]

My first snakeplant has now 8 wide at the end and pretty thin coming from the plant. They are about 80cm long going out in every direction. But i have come to like it like that now. I've found it to be very forgiving, as i have had it in low lighting and watered it quite frequently. But now i know better, thanks to your tips👍

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thanks Magnus. Sounds like an almighty plant

[@carolinemarley8426]

What a brilliant, straightforward video!! Very clear and helpful..I love my snake plant 💚 THANK YOU XX

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching

[@Lee-mmg]

I'll have to rewatch all your videos at different times. There's a plethora of information in each one - and my mind is not a "plethora" holder! LOL Hey, I'm an old great granny! :-) Keep up the great work though. I enjoy the info. You are easy to understand and calm. I like that. Wow - concerning a comment below - 50 year old plant! Oh my gosh.

[@tinalongano8849]

Thankyou mr Sheffield once again🍀☘

[@susiebrown6646]

I have snake plants that are in a glass vase with water, no dirt. I sit them in an east facing windows 12 months of the year. They are beautiful. I do nothing else.

[@Rosa-mb5yp]

I just purchased a very neglected snake plant from Wally world for 3bucks. Thank you the tips to heal this baby🤗

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

You bet 😁

[@jodidavis6595]

Wow simply put. Thank you. Out of one snake plant I have been able to now have 4 big pots. I didn’t know that you shouldn’t water weekly. Yikes. And I didn’t know when to or not to prune. Great channel thank you

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks 😁

[@jodithecheeselady]

The moisture meter was a game changer for my snake plant and many other plants ❤

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Excellent!

[@marinamo6479]

Thanks. Absolutely right. I wonder why two snake plants outside at the door are so unhappy while others inside are doing great. And the winter was so cold (Australia) this year, they are exposed to wind, exactly what you said. During the summer the mother plant of all of them was on the sun and it was thriving. Also, those inside even without direct sun are healthy and nice. They definitely do not like cold and wet and windy conditions.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Absolutely thanks Marina!

[@bettewall235]

I'm so glad I saw this, I've been doing it all wrong, too frequent watering and misting.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Glad it was helpful 👍

[@ladywhite79]

My grandma's snake plant produced flowers that smelt divine. Fruity and Floral. Her secret was chicken poop. It was an outdoor plant in sunny Singapore.

[@GillNolan]

Thank you for all your videos, its helped my plants soo much. I invested in some grow lights, still have to learn how to use them xxx

[@bwollemberg]

I saw this video of a lady watering her snake plants alot. Weekly I think and I have done it also mine r doing great. And as she stated I also have it in direct sun. They r doing great and r giving me so many pups

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Nice!

[@CaptainUnusual]

My oldest plant is a variegated Snake. Pushing 20. It was on my desk at work as well as in my apartment at different times. Granted, I probably overwater it, and it doesn't get as much sun as it should, so it hasn't grown much over the years. But it's alive and well with no signs of trouble. It even grew a new shoot recently.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Sounds like it’s pretty happy

[@mijuajua4820]

Thanks so much! I just started REALLY trying to keep my plants alive & your talk has been perfect!🥰 Thank you sir!🙌🏻

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Wonderful!

[@Ranashaltout1]

U r by far one of the best plant channels on you tube. Thank u so much

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Now that’s the kinda feedback I like 👍😁

[@jade9248]

omg I’ve been doing my snake plant so dirty! Thank you for your help. I really hope mine survive so many past mistakes. All my leaves are wrinkly 😢

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

It'll bounce back 👍

[@rosaliebosma]

i was wondering why the leaves have been so thin compared to when i first got it- you just saved my snake plant

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Great stuff!

[@bobbiegoforth2760]

I HAD A SNAKE PLANT JUST A FEW YEARS OLD IT GREW TO 5 FT. TALL. I gave it to my Grandson a high Schooll teacher . It now stands in his class room.still growing.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

That’s awesome

[@angel.heart007]

My house is pretty dark. I have a plant light for my new snake plants. How many hours should I give it under the light? Also I live in Texas , the sun here is pretty storing and hot, still okay to leave it outside?

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

12 hours a day. Try it and see how it gets on

[@barbedstar6480]

Nice video. I have way too many Sans...addict! Some ideas that help me keep them healthy. I use one bamboo skewer pushed to bottom of the pot, snip off what sticks out at soil line so that only 1/2" or so is sticking out...just enough to take hold of. When I check for water needs, just pull out the skewer and if it is dark, the plant still has enough water. If it is tan and very dryish, time to water, just put the skewer back til next time. In my soil mix, I never use perlite...seems to get loose to flow and fly everywhere. I do use pumice as it stays put, has less dust and does a better job of aireating the potting soil. In my soil mix, I also use orchid Fir bark (medium to small)1/4,pumice 1/8, compost 1/8 and 1/4 good potting soil. This makes a good, fast draining soil and the Sans. do super well in it. In the winter they get very little attention and water. It is January now and new growth is starting on several. I check the skewers, water accordingly. I usually leave them in the same pot until they are so tight I start to feel guilty as their strong roots worp the pot. As long as they appear happy and healthy I leave them alone. Some have been in the same pot for years and years (10+) One is 4+' tall and the leaf clump is at least 14" across, can barely see the soil and it is pushing new shoots. The ones tight in their pots often bloom. When I repot they only get 1" or so deeper and a thumbs width around the edge. I hope this will help some of you Sans. lovers. Be careful of south sun as Sans. can sunburn. Gradually work them into brighter light.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thanks for the tips. Awesome that your plants bloom. I’ve never had that

[@Sophia1991sd]

great tips.I water my Snake plants more often but that's just because their soil dries out faster. they're two feets away from a west window and in a very well draining soil(at most 40% is potting soil, the rest is coarse perlite, pumice and some active charcoal), even though they're in taller pots I water them about once every ten days in summer and once every two weeks in winter. it stops growing if I wait much longer and leave it bone dry for a long period

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thanks Lili.

[@Stettafire]

*feet

[@lindaandrie99]

I love snake plants. Mine is thriving, I was even able to get a new one from cuttings, it took a while to root but it did.

[@scwheeler24]

Thanks. Love your channel. My favorite house plant is this one. The one thing I didn’t know was they like direct sunlight. Living in Texas is like Africa, lol and I’m going to give them some sunshine!

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Great stuff, thanks very much

[@The_Black_Truth]

Got A Joboa On The Way So I Decided To Watch This.

[@April-py3jc]

Thank you!!! Mistake No 1. EXACTLY this happened to my huge beautiful snake plant and sadly died after 10 years 😩

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

oh no 😥

[@sandydimond3363]

Love my snake plant, thank you for helpful tips

[@edeightonm494]

Greetings from the beautiful, sunny, Caribbean island of Barbados. Great advice about snake plants. I have quite a few inside the house and they're doing fine. I've subscribed to, and "Liked", your video and I look forward to seeing more. Blessings to you and all those you love in 2023.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thank you very much and welcome! I'm not at all jealous of you living in Barbados 😅

[@berenicehickey9755]

Mine enjoy full equatorial sun here in Singapore. I water several times a week.

[@willowtree6657]

I am learning so much from you. You are absolutely necessary in my gardening life :) thank you for being so generous with your knowledge.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

So nice of you Glad you like the content!

[@1cathere]

The only thing I had for drainage was the florist foam, because my pots didn't have drain holes,is that bad, i took it and cut it into pieces and put a v at the bottom so the roots would have room to grow & put them in water new subscriber

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

I’m not sure what florist foam is?

[@valentynaivashchenko8893]

Thanks for useful information!

[@lee-ann1589]

The plants I care for are jammed tight in the pot. I have no way to test the soil as they are so tightly together that I cannot get a meter into the soil without stabbing into the plant. As these plants are in commercial/business locations they are in pots with no visible drainage holes. Some of the plants have water reservoirs with indicators built in. I made the mistake of trusting this device and topped up the water until the indicator was at the top. I thought that would be an easy solution...let the plant drink when it needed to...but no. I think the soil/perlite ratio was too dense because the plants sucked up too much water and are drowning. Thanks for the advice on watering this plant. I think going forward I will be just watering every 2 months or so and see how that works out.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Sounds like they need a change of soil asap. Is this possible?

[@veryberry39]

You mention people being afraid of harming their plants when they prune...I'm a weirdo who has to apologize to her plants for hurting them, lol. I was just cleaning up a couple of cyclamen I bought recently, and every time I snipped off a thick but spent flower stem, I had to remind myself that I was doing a beneficial thing!

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Absolutely 💯

[@АлександърДенев2]

So, today is my birthday. I'm 16 years old. It feels like yesterday since I started school. I won't buy snake plants anytime soon. But I'll be buying some flowers when spring comes, well continues. We haven't had freezing temperatures since late January. Usually, it snows on my Bdays, but not today. Today wasn't my best Bday, since I got bad grades, even though I studied. But I had a wonderful time. Some of my avocados surprised me with amazing foliage, while my mangoes completely fell apart. What I mean by that is - unexpected root rot on my mangoes which lead to their rapid demise. This peat substate with 40% perlite is worse than trash. I let one of my mangoes dry out for weeks and the soil was bone dry for over a week at one point and then watered, when the plant was severely dehydrated, and you're telling me it still got root rot? That's BS. I'll try again at some point. I have a new avocado tree that appears to have white leaves, can't wait to see how that'll turn out.

[@georgekot6377]

Short and to the point. Thank you for sharing.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lornawilliams550]

Great tips. Well presented and easy to remember. Thank you.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thanks Lorna

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

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[@choonpongleong6638]

I'd

[@luke.rayman]

I didn't know it likes direct sun! Wow, thanks! I will do it for my plant now.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Glad you found it useful 👍

[@violetromic5257]

Does this information include hybrids? We have several different types of snake plants.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Should apply to all Snake plants

[@donaldauguston9740]

Outstanding video. I had NO idea they liked a south facing window. I just moved mine. Thank you and Happy New Year, DA

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Cheers Donald 😁

[@angelapanganiban4410]

Great video! My mom and I noticed that my snake plant was drooping and is stretched/skinny looking. We noticed that the roots were not deep in the pot but rather closer to the surface of the soil - we removed the snake plant and divided them into 2 pots. We used the same soil and added new soil. My big question is what is the best soil mix for snake plants? I noticed the soil we used didn't have any perlite.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thanks Angela. A good draining mix. For Snake Plants I use about 3 parts potting soil and 2 parts perlite. You can other stuff like bark if you like too. They’re quite robust plants

[@Stettafire]

It'll also be happy in any kind of cactus mix you give it

[@trishsaxby8088]

Heylo! Can you further explain why the Snake Plant will thrive/survive in a jar of water, but when in soil over watering kills it? Thank you!

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Overwatered soil becomes anaerobic because of the lack of oxygen. Not a problem in just water

[@trishsaxby8088]

Thank you!

[@davidthedeaf]

Our very large, and yes some are narrow seeking light, snake plant has some leaves with paper thin streaks in center. I wish I could show a photo. Any ideas what this may be from?

[@shanenoel1270]

Thank you. This information answers a lot of my snake plant questions. The leaves were going limp and the limp ones were loose.... I can pull them right out of the soil. I thought it was water but now I know it was overwatered. I really like snake plants and I own two. I plan to buy a few more. Gracias😉

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

De nada 😁

[@brendafriesen3414]

What about a warm draft? Mine our about 4 feet above a baseboard. I personally can’t feel the heat anywhere nearly them, only by my feet but not sure if they can

[@uk7866]

It is not dormant during the winter, in the UK at least. It's more often than not around autumn/winter time that new pups emerge.

[@englishteadrinker736]

Excellent tips, thank you very much. I lost a leaf as it rotted at the base, I strongly suspect I had overwatered 😢.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

We live and learn. It should be alright 😅

[@letshaveago2201]

another solid vid mate thank you, i was shocked to hear the draft point.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Nice one, thanks!

[@jusmehon]

Thanks for the great tips, I found you just in time!

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Glad it was helpful!

[@cheryllott3535]

What type of spill do you use ?? I was using citrus !

[@littlemisshappy2002]

Ohhh that's why its leaves have gone all skinny! Off to the south facing kitchen window for my snake. Thanks!

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Glad it was useful 😁

[@candymiller7438]

Thanks so much! Your video was so informative!

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Glad it was helpful!

[@aworldonaleaf7685]

Great tips, I noticed these to, and I'm still in the middle of learning proces🤗

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thank you 😁

[@estydesign]

Obsessed with your accent? Learned a lot about snake plants? Didn't know these tricks? Very useful, thank you? Once again love the accent? Question mark?

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thank you! 😃

[@monicamestas7566]

I have a large snake plant that I've had for several years. It's alive but doesn't seem happy. It has a lot of floppy leaves and it's not a brilliant dark green. Should I cut those leaves off? I'm sure it would like more sunlight. Per your suggestion, I think I'll put it in my covered patio over the summer. And maybe some fresh soil? Fertilizer? Thx!

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Sounds like a good plan. No harm cutting out the ugly leaves

[@AncientCreature-i2o]

Do a 40/60 mix of course sand and organic soil. You don't need fertilizer. Put it in indirect sun. Water it deeply every 4 weeks.

[@Robert_A_Keyboards4948]

Very informative! Snake Plants kryptonite is unfortunately overwatering! You have a voice for documentaries!

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Ooo like it. Not had that one before 😂

[@sarahrosen4985]

Don’t mind me. Just getting the snake plants from under the sink in my tiny bathroom and putting them out on my balcony for some late summer Mediterranean sun. They said to tell you thanks.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

I’m glad to hear it 😂

[@the_vagabond_photographer]

Pro tip: in order to have a bushier snake plant avoid repotting it. The more roots they have the more leaves they have. And the leaves on on my snake plant sprout out with yellow plants. Rather than getting sprouts on water propagation which have green leaves

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Nice tip 👌

[@theeightoclock]

I keep my snake plants in vases full of water. No dirt. Change it every few days. They’re thriving for years.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

I’ve a video on just that coming out tomorrow!

[@AnonymousSpirit]

Does snake plant like to be root bound? How can you tell when to upgrade to a larger pot? Thx!

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

They have finer roots so takes a long time to become rootbound. When there is little soil in the pot it’s time for a change

[@bccabernet]

I have a question about watering my snake plants. I have been watering it over the sink until water comes from the bottom; but the other day a local florist said that was wrong- it didn't need that much water. And in this video, you do both- bottom water it as well as over the sink. So I am a bit confused as to which is the best way to water them (I only have snake plants)? I use a water meter and wait until the number goes to 1 before I water them. Thanks!

[@bccabernet]

btw, I just subscribed. I do like the way you don't ramble on and on endlessly like some vloggers. You get to the point and move on. Cheers!

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

You want to get all the roots fully wet when you do water. Top watering will do this and so will bottom watering if you add enough. Thanks for subbing 😁

[@jellycrackersmerch8221]

hello. what type of soil amd fertilizer do you recommend

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Sybotanica and houseplant focus is what i use

[@lauriecapps614]

excellent video you answered so many of my questions, I had, thanks again

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thanks for watching Laurie. Glad you liked it 👍

[@mnm3755]

Thanks for the great tips! You can also grow the snake plant in a vase filled with water or clay beads.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Funny you should mention that. Watch out for todays video

[@MariaGonzalezSantiago]

Everything you mentioned not to do is exactly what I am doing now I know why my plant is looking hurt. Thank you.

[@Nancy-m9g]

i have a wonderful snake plant that id had for years in a large vintage concrete pot. it is fabulous. its really healthy. thanks for the tips ~ evidently im doing the right thing. you just confirmed this. i wish i could take a photo of it and send it to this thread. im not sure if thats possible tho. thanks again.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Glad you found it useful 👍

[@lilb257]

How often do You top water and mist your plant vs bottom watering?

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

I normally just bottom water when the soil is dry

[@TeAmJeSuSGo]

I got the moisture meter. Best investment ever! 🥰

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

💯

[@karenforslund5717]

Excellent video. I'm saving this one. I'll check out more of the videos from this site....you should, too. From 🇺🇲 to 🇬🇧. Stay safe.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thanks Karen 👍