6 really bad Snake Plant mistakes you have been making!

There’s a lot of misinformation out there on how to take care of snake plants and in this video I am here to not only show and tell you how to properly care for your snake plants but also list out 6 crucial mistakes you need to avoid when caring for snake plants 🪴
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[@שרוןשרון]

Three months ago i found sansevieria starfish in the street. I hate sansevierias but it looked ok so i took it. I did everything you said in the video - i grow it in the sun, big pot, water twice a week, regular soil. In this period i got 3 new leaves and 2 pups. I am amazed by its growth.

[@TheMillennialPlantDad]

There you go !!! Thanks for confirming and thank you for watching all the way through 🤗

[@natalyabrightson781]

That's the best advice on snake plant care. When I came to stay in Ghana, I learned that people plant the snake plants to demarcate the land, and these plants are not even afraid of bushfires. They are also used to produce a strong fiber from the leaves. I found several varieties of snake plants growing in a small forest around my house. I don't know if anyone planted them there, not likely. They become kind of dormant in dry season, but burst to life with the rains. They also bloom with beautiful white or lavender fragrant flowers. I planted some of them in the garden, but quickly realised that it was a bad idea, they spread very quickly and completely take over the garden. If you grow them in pots, you need to prune the pups on time, otherwise they brake the pot. In optimal conditions these plants can become monsters!

[@soberplantguy]

This is something I talk about all the time with Hoya--*water* them, my friends. Don't be afraid 🤣 Great video, as usual.

[@haleys4899]

There’s so much misinformation on plant care! Thank you sharing this knowledge. I’ve been caring for my snake babies all wrong!

[@marinabarela6163]

I have quite a wide variety of snake plants that I have been collecting for the last six months. It has become my obsession. And I have learned a lot about how to care for them. But you are absolutely correct about the soil. I discovered one of my prized snake plants was actually dying because it was not getting enough water because the soil was so porous. I found a better succulent potting soil that actually absorbs water better and it is now thriving. Thank you for your education on the native growth of snake plants. I am a new subscriber from Dallas Texas.

[@Suadade1983]

I so appreciate that you took the time to recognize your knowledge came from another experienced snake plant grower. We are all just getting our info from someone who did it better already 😂 I love you, as usual. 🤗

[@TheMillennialPlantDad]

Exactly!!! Trust me to always give credit where it is due 🥰

[@whatifandwhys]

This is the best Snake plant video I have ever seen! Part 2, please!

[@TheMillennialPlantDad]

Oh wow thank you ☺️

[@coffee-ness]

​@TheMillennialPlantDad I second a part 2. Have you been able to get them to flower? I've had mine flower once, and it was a surprise. The scent was wonderful!

[@greengal2002]

Didn't even know gesticulate was a word until today 😂 thanks Ebuka

[@kelsey9605]

😂😂😂😂

[@TheMillennialPlantDad]

🤣🤣🤣 Us Nigerians love to throw big words casually around

[@Wanderlust2602]

I took your advice from a different video and started watering my snake plants more frequently and I am noticing great results! I also need to pot them up in wider pots. I was a bit nervous because the root system on my ‘Star Green granite’ is a bit small, but her growth is stunted. Your video gives me the confidence to proceed ☺️

[@voluntaryismistheanswer]

I have an old plain one that is nearly as tall as I am!

[@BiteOffYourFingers]

I would love to see snake plants in the wild if you ever get a chance or desire to film them.

[@TheMillennialPlantDad]

Sure definitely!

[@Don-LeighSchofield-ud8gs]

I am a new Subscriber and from Nova Scotia. Thanks for rhe shout outs to us northern folks

[@staceyB2000]

Thank you for this! It's my first time hearing most of this advice. Despite loving snake plants, I was so bad at keeping them alive that I just started putting them outside in the summer to fend for themselves and they thrive. Now I know why! I love your channel and appreciate the knowledge you share with us 😊

[@TheMillennialPlantDad]

So so Glad this was helpful! And I appreciate you watching 🤗

[@SandraBirot]

I just love 💕watching your videos, watching from Trinidad and Tobago, stay healthly

[@TheMillennialPlantDad]

Yaay my fellow tropical girlie!! Thanks for watching all the way

[@iambeezyfbaby]

I'm just glad to be part of the juicy shake plant crew!

[@TheMillennialPlantDad]

Periodtt!!

[@MickzMikkel]

I love Sansevierias. They are wonderful houseplants. They are very easy to care for and not needy. They love sun and rainwater. Love from the Philippines Ebuka.

[@TheMillennialPlantDad]

💚💚

[@RoxanneStewart-zq3bi]

😅😅 I love that you said you had to put away the mike to properly gesticulate! 😂

[@TheMillennialPlantDad]

lol you know me, I have to use those hands 🤭

[@lynnmartin1548]

❤🪴The snake plant is one of my favorite plants. The whale fin is on my wish list. My happiness is examining my plants and discovering that a new pup is sprouting out. This really makes me happy.🌱🌱

[@TheMillennialPlantDad]

Omg same!! Whale fin is my absolute favorite too, grows painfully slowly and when I see a pup or new leaf I am always super excited

[@voluntaryismistheanswer]

I just bought my first one yesterday, and I'm so excited!

[@voluntaryismistheanswer]

I became obsessed after living in the Caribbean for a couple years, I didn't know they were native to Nigeria, after seeing them all over the Bosque! Great channel, I subscribed! Can you do a video on aquaculture, I have been growing them in my aquariums, and many people do not know that you can do this!

[@alicepierson3767]

I got a big snake plant out of a dumpster, didn't think much of it, looked like a normal plain green one, fast forward 2 years (I put it in a big pot and wheel it outside every summer and let the rain take care of it) and it's growing all kinds of new pups and huge long leaves, and changing colors, turns out I think it's a 'Moonshine' snake plant which I would have to search for months for a pup of a decent price if I wanted to rebuy. Gorgeous silvery long leaves, and she was free!

[@TheMillennialPlantDad]

Yaay love this !! Moonshine is one of my absolute favorite ones too, did you see her in the video?? 😆 great find and I’m so glad yours is doing well

[@anissanicholas5467]

Thank YOU for this video!!! I had no idea to water more often lol...I've been cutting some of the points off that were looking janky...now I know to leave them be. Your videos are going to have all your babes friends jealous of our plant collection 😂😂😂

[@kiyuemadkick]

This video is completely true. I grow an orchid that grows in the same range and has very simaler foliage. It's called Oeceoclades Maculata (African Monk orchid) I keep it in the sunniest warmest place and I water it thoroughly when it dries. It spikes and blooms alot for me and is currently in spike. It's ALWAYS growing. It's known as a naturalized invasive and is found in South America and the southern states and Florida. When I was in Owerri I noticed a few places that had snake plants as hedges and I thought it was so brilliant and gorgeous.

[@TheMillennialPlantDad]

Oh I need to get me that orchid ! It always helps to know the native range of a plant that way you can understand the growing conditions better ! And thanks for confirming this

[@kiyuemadkick]

@@TheMillennialPlantDad I should also say I grow my Oeceoclades Maculata in a mix of Vermiculite and Coco-coir-peat (the stuff in bricks thats soil like) 30%Vermi - 70%Coco. also believe the sellar picked them from a particular place in southwest florida as they are an 'invasive' there. The Vermiculite is spongy and rugged and releases nutrients slowly when fertilizer is added over time like a slow release. I just recently threw in a few osmocotes slow release on top. This plant was found under leaf litter near sandy soil so I had to mimic that indoors. Michorrhizal also helps ALOT. I will share it on instagram soon and share the pictures with you.

[@ericab936]

In order to save my dying snake plant I took it from the soil clean the roots till there was no soil left and put it in a large vase of water and it’s actually growing nicely. I think I will leave it there but the next one I buy I will use soil from my garden. I’m in the US.😊

[@brooke5258]

I considered trying water bc I've seen it done before.

[@ericab936]

@@brooke5258 well mine has been in water for about a yr and it’s growing nicely. I change the water once a week. 🙂

[@alicepierson3767]

They propagate well with the roots in water as long as you change it every once in a while, though they grow very slow until they get into soil in my experience!

[@TheMillennialPlantDad]

Wow amazing I didn’t know they could actually grow entirely in water 💦

[@ericab936]

@@TheMillennialPlantDad we learn something new every day. Just change the water like every week or it starts to stink😀other than that yea it’s happy. My neighbor has hers in water also. Have a blessed day my friend ❤️

[@elenarozina2086]

Hi Ebuka, thank you for this informative video. Could you make a video about the zz plant? I have one and I'm struggling with it...

[@TheMillennialPlantDad]

Thank you but girl I’m also struggling to keep my zzs alive , it’s the one plant I can’t grow properly 😅😅

[@leis.6701]

As always very informative. Thank you for sharing. I had a snakenplant that rotted. So I cut everything and only a stump was left. I placed it in a shaded area with a bit of morning sun and sometimes I forgot to water. Adter more than a month a new left grew a few inches away from the stump. They are really forgiving plants but also need care.🥰

[@anngrayson1482]

Thankyou for this video. I was not aware that this plant was native to Nigeria but this makes alot of sense to me now because I kept noticing that my plants do better when I give them more water. Your videos are very informative. I will keep watching.

[@TheMillennialPlantDad]

💚💚💚💚

[@whilmaedghill6110]

Listen ebuka I am your Barbados 🇧🇧 gìrle don't get me wrong. ❤❤

[@TheMillennialPlantDad]

Yaasss , my tropical girlie !!

[@moomoon1410]

Ebuka please do chapters!! Nice video. I once heard about the tip trick. I have been very careful since.

[@suedobak4971]

Thank-you, thank-you, thank-you....

[@wanderotter4667]

Just the video I needed. I keep mine in leca in a north facing window in Northern Europe with buildings blocking the view. 😅 You have so many beautiful varieties!

[@TheMillennialPlantDad]

Wow a snake plant in LECA ?? How fascinating !!

[@wanderotter4667]

Yes, my moonshine and whale fin are in leca, and a big ass zeylanica in just pumice They are all throwing out pups atm.

[@jimp4037]

My favorite plants! Thank you for the very honest and informative video.

[@TheMillennialPlantDad]

Thank you for watching 🥰🥰

[@nan2157]

I have snake plants that are over 10 years old. I only water when they become dry. I just started watering with miracle grow. And they continue to grow tall. Also they are sitting on my window sill. I use miracle grow potting soil.

[@MzEbony_Luvz]

Very informative video.

[@Lilithliin]

Great information and gorgeous snake plants. Everyone should have at least one in their collection. They like the part of the world where I live, and sometimes can be seen in the wild. There is a place not too far away where they line each side of the road for a little way. It makes me sad when I see them put in the darkest of dark corners.

[@scarlettalquijay3818]

Thank you for saying that about the soil! I have my succulents growing in a well draining potting mix that is more fern fiber heavy. They absolutely love it. My potting mix consists of rice hulls, fern fiber, small orchid bark, pumice, biochard. They have been growing very well. I actually also place them in decent size pots and will repot them when they out grow those. Like I do with my tropical plants.

[@helenesolomon]

I love my snake plants! I have learned over time just what you have said. I was looking for a Whales Fin for a year but the ones I saw were cracked or the tip was gone or other damage. I finally found one about 4 months ago and gave it the usual care. From a beautiful yet dehydrated plant it is so beautiful now. It was in a 4in pot and started to deform it. I put it in a deep 8in pot two weeks ago and it is so happy. I have 10 plants and am on the lookout for more. Also you are a treasure. I look forward to your videos.

[@TheMillennialPlantDad]

Thank you so much and I’m happy you found what turned out to be the perfect specimen

[@gypsylee333]

Good timing I just bought a snake plant ☺️ got the Cleopatra kind.

[@Peggles83]

Your information is fantastic, i loved hearing more about their native environment. I think alot of the reccomendations are for cooler climates. To big a pot, to dense a mix ect can leave it to wet and cooler for to potentially killing them.

[@TheMillennialPlantDad]

Well that’s true actually so one should just approach these things relative to their own growing conditions

[@rushiaj1222]

I’ve had my snake plant for almost 3 years. It will be 3 in February. I’ve always grown it in regular soil with a lil extra perlite for drainage and my lil Gobi has grown up. He is wearing his big boy pants this year. Gave me 2 pups and as big and beautiful as he want to be. I water him throughly and let him dry out about 75% before I water again. Now he is in full sun in a south facing window so he sucks down the water like it’s happy hour. He’s currently in a 15 inch pot. I’m so curious how big I can get him

[@TheMillennialPlantDad]

Aww this made me so happy , love that He’s 3 years old and doing great 😊

[@vixistixi]

LOVE this vid!!! Perfect mix of info & fun!!! I’m definitely going to change how I grow mine here in the U.K.! Getting rid of the chunks tomorrow 🤣🤣 xxx thank you

[@TheMillennialPlantDad]

👏👏👏👏

[@Kgy1371]

I don’t have snake plants in my collection. Don’t know why, just never thought of getting one. Nevertheless, if I ever do, I’ll remember these tips! Thanks!

[@TheMillennialPlantDad]

Trust me these tips will certainly make your snake plants thrive . And you should totally consider owning a snake plant, they are so so rewarding, I didn’t like them at first but after getting my first one I became totally hooked

[@stephaniesinks]

Love your videos!!

[@TheMillennialPlantDad]

Thank you!!

[@roots_and_ruin]

Love your snake plant videos! I wasn't interested in them before I saw your collection video and now I have four 😂 I grow mine the exact same as yours but just indoors as I doubt they'd like northern English weather even if they are pretty cold tolerant :')

[@TheMillennialPlantDad]

Aww this makes me so happy !! Welcome to the snake plant bandwagon ☺️

[@mariepatterson7804]

America, what kind of Doodoo would I use in with my potting mix? It’s easier to find a warm dirt but it’s expensive. Love your videos. Can’t wait to see the next one and I love Saveria.

[@tierrawilliams4849]

Thank you for the information. Because of your videos I now keep all my snake plants in brighter light and water them more often. Also make did an experiment with propagating one in pon and it’s taken off.

[@TheMillennialPlantDad]

Yaaay !! Glad you have started taking better care of yourself snake plants 🥰

[@Bklyngotham]

I really enjoy your videos. You always make me laugh 😂. I love snake plants, I have 7 of them, and they are all doing good. I had one flower for me, and it was beautiful abs smell so good. I watered mine once a month.

[@TheMillennialPlantDad]

Omg yes the flowers are so fragrant especially at night !! Thanks for watching 🥰

[@fefeamos9123]

Great video very informative and I can’t wait for the next one.

[@TheMillennialPlantDad]

Awesome, thank you!

[@msladyjune3285]

👍🏾Video. I grow a few diff type of snakeplants. They are easy to grow but I give plenty of light. 🪴Happy Planting🌿

[@TheMillennialPlantDad]

So nice of you

[@kristinamitchell5274]

I love snake plants and they are in a mix that is garden soil based and they do enjoy that

[@TheMillennialPlantDad]

Yup exactly! They don’t need all that chunky soil stuff

[@Latayla]

Pot and kiki video should be “Kiki and pot with me” 😊

[@theresahouston2327]

I love your videos! ❤ the tip of my snake plant broke and those leaves shriveled up but won’t die. I will water it more often and see if they plump back up. Thank you for the info!!

[@TheMillennialPlantDad]

Yup please do so ! Thanks for watching 🥰

[@christhedoll]

I've got 2 snake plants, south window northern US, and in the spring they each put out 2 pups but only 1 each grew to a full leaf, I'm betting it's because I stop watering frequently. Lesson learned!

[@TheMillennialPlantDad]

👏👏👏👏

[@newmanmansell760]

Hi Ebuka😃🙌This was a great episode😌🤲🌟I believe you because my snake plant cultivar called 'grey honey' has been growing phenomenally in just akadama soil.

[@TheMillennialPlantDad]

Yaay thank you , but what is Akadama soil though? I need to go google that lol 😅

[@newmanmansell760]

​@@TheMillennialPlantDadHi Ebuka. It's like soil: red clay

[@TheMillennialPlantDad]

@newmanmansell760 oh ! They grow in those too for sure !

[@jillianleblanc9370]

Thank you for Sharing your beautiful snake plants lovely collections happy planting ♥♥🇹🇹🇹🇹😎😎

[@TheMillennialPlantDad]

Thank you too!

[@shellym9504]

Trini🎉

[@gingerporter1473]

Sound is soooo good!!!!

[@TheMillennialPlantDad]

Yaaay thank you ☺️

[@brooke5258]

Maybe my chunky soil was the reason my plant did nothing. I gotta blame something bc I tried for 3 months and gave up. I want to try again tho.

[@TheMillennialPlantDad]

Omg that could be it , try again babes !

[@lynkin]

👏 good video 👏

[@rayneboone9696]

Thank you for this. Do you fertilize your snake plants and if so, how often?

[@TheMillennialPlantDad]

Welcome !! Yes I’ve been fertilizing my snake plants more regularly these days , once every two weeks or twice a month

[@kbm4409]

Babes im glad you hit on this because I have only seen one video from a young lady in Canada that says water your snake plant when it needs it. She waters her snake plants once a week as needed....she check first and once a week is what her plant requires and her snake plants are huge. I now think there's something to this because now you have confirmed what she said. Thanks babes😊

[@shellypolite7561]

Thank you

[@kbm4409]

Babes I have a fairly decent sized snake plant in an 8 inch pot the pot is bulging and I haven't repotted him since I've had him I've only top dressed. He is beautiful but I think it's time for a change. What size pot would you recommend?

[@BLANKU2]

I have a entire rack system for my Sanseveria kingdom collection and they get tons of sun. I 100% agree they need room to groove in a pot and not a rocky soil. Give them the space and they will give you tons of growth. I have a big bad Momma starfish boncel as big as your moonshine pictured there and that chic is unstoppable she's got so much growth she looks like a weapon around a fortress lol.

[@TheMillennialPlantDad]

This !!!! Hopefully the girlies start growing snake plants the way you do too! I just got a star fish and can’t wait till it explodes with growth

[@moiraslater8526]

They grow outside in full sun everywhere in Australia too.

[@TheMillennialPlantDad]

👏👏 there you go !

[@sylviamwangi7990]

Ebuka still waiting patiently for the grass pole video😊

[@TheMillennialPlantDad]

Urgh tried to shoot it several times and it was a hot mess , will attempt again dear

[@sylviamwangi7990]

@@TheMillennialPlantDad looking forward to it. You have saved many of my plants thanks for the awesome videos😘

[@mljy3968]

yesss finally the snake plant myths have been debunked!!!!

[@edwardmangoma7673]

You're snake plants are very healthy.

[@TheMillennialPlantDad]

Thank you so much

[@mariepatterson7804]

What is loam soil

[@MiscellaneousMichelle]

💚

[@user-pp3uw9zw4n]

Hi when the rain fall on my snake in and rain reach the heart it's spoiled

[@TheMillennialPlantDad]

Oh dear, maybe it’s not drying out as fast leading to rot of the center? If that’s the case , please move it away from the rain

[@aphetrerryac3603]

I have several varieties of snake plants, and I believe there is a balance in watering properly. - None of the snake plants I have ever owned liked sitting is wet soil. - While some people want to advise to water once a month, I do agree with watering your plant when you notice the soil is dry. - What I have found, for my collection, is to water the plant well about every 8 to 9 days (if the soil is dry -- indoor conditions fluctuate). - Also, I believe none of my snake plants -- (coming from nurseries) -- are accumulated to full sun all day long. That is something I am going to have to gradually introduce. Please take care.

[@cindyrichards9471]

Darling, If we try to grow our snake plants like you, they will rot in the UK's cold weather. Even if you have a lot of rain in Nigeria, it is still very hot.

[@roots_and_ruin]

I'm in the uk and the only thing I do differently is keep my plants indoors. They get regularly watered, are in mostly coir (not chunky mix) and they're thriving :)

[@TheMillennialPlantDad]

Thanks for confirming this

[@End_domination]

RIP shrivel 😂

[@dopesoul999]

Struggling snake plants like some of you have in your collection👀🤣😭 who me

[@kbm4409]

Babes how often have you repotted your snake plants?