how to get a snake plant to grow quicker and look full

[@janetdierker5700]

I live in a mountain town of Panama and sansevierias grow in the landscape here. I saw a clump of them in a public area and one leaf was broken off. So I took it home, cut it into three pieces, let them callus over for a day or so and planted them in potting soil. I keep the pot outside, first in bright indirect light, then in a place with a few hours of afternoon sun. Months passed with no signs of grow, so I unpotted it to see if it had not taken and found--roots! I put it back in the pot and my patience has been rewarded with a new shoot. So it's been a slow process but gratifying.

[@laurenjohnson5880]

A few years ago I did an experiment with snake plant propagation by leave cuttings. I made sure to keep them all upright as I cut the segments, very important! I put half in water and half in soil, about 8 segments each. After a few months, it was apparent that the soil propagation was so much more successful (faster, bigger new growth), that I moved all the water propagations into soil as well. They are all still going strong all potted up in soil together :)

[@margaretlatocha1474]

Is it ok to plant them close or scattered more in the pot as the space allows

[@laurenjohnson5880]

@@margaretlatocha1474 I'd put them about an inch or 2 apart from each other, while mine were propagating I had them in a shallow planter with good drainage too

[@KarlieSolomon]

Thank you for the great tip.❤

[@katrinasmith9048]

I didn’t let my cutting callus over. Do you think I need to start over?

[@laurenjohnson5880]

@@katrinasmith9048 No, as long as they aren't rotting/mushy, I'd just give it more time.

[@balesjo]

I have a large collection of Sansevierias, quite a few that are tall with palmate leaves. These always want to fall over when freshly potted due to the size and weight above the soil level. I finally decided to try rounded river rocks (bought a bag at Lowes) that average 2-3 inches in size. I found by strategically covering most of the soil surface with these, focusing them over roots and rhizomes, that they help stabilize the plant long enough for the roots to reestablish in the new pot. The ones I got are black and actually look quite good in the pot. Once the plant has firmly established you can remove some or all of the rocks if you wish.

[@MoreCoffeePlease.]

Thank you for the tip!

[@bronwyngavin6076]

You don’t find that your soil retains too much water? I did the same and immediately I lost one small cluster to rot. NEVER had this issue before as I use well draining soil with perlite and orchid bark, water only when meter shows dry. I was so sad 😞

[@territn8871]

A tip I learned long ago was to put a paper coffee filter over the drainage hole to keep potting soil from falling out. Works like a charm.

[@EverythingPlants]

I have done this as well

[@YvetteArby]

Wow, what a great idea! Thank you for sharing this!! ✌🏼💖

[@StregaRibiera]

Great idea!

[@thedustwhispered]

i cut up the mesh bags that onions and potatoes are sold in and line the bottoms with those scraps!

[@jmctavishiii]

Cheese cloth works as well. Wire screen works even better, if you have it on hand.

[@sdouglas9003]

That re-potting has made a very beautiful arrangement! We don’t often hear about sansevieria, but they are lovely plants. Thank you!

[@EverythingPlants]

Thanks! There are many common plants that get forgotten, but are wonderful plants

[@hobomike6935]

@@EverythingPlantsI was given a Snakeplant as a housewarming gift and was researching how to take care of it. It seems to grow fine just watering it, I keep it in my living room near a window. how is it possible that the entire plant can grow back from a *piece* of a leaf? 🍃 is this for real?

[@gingerk2]

I did not realize there were so many varieties of sanserverias until a lady at the farmers market brought them to sell. I have 11 varieties so far and I truly enjoy them.

[@wisconsinaquatics]

I left mine outside in direct sun for almost 10 hours a day this summer and it pushed out 7 pupps in less than a year lol I would bring it in at night and on days when it was raining. I water it quite often actually during the summer it was drinking a full watering can every other day, during the winter I only water when the soil is dry. It went from a 6 inch plastic Wal-mart pot to a 6 inch tetra cotta pot to a 10 inch. Now I have it in a 1 gallon tetra cotta cactus pot in aeroid mix and it's got 2 pupps taller than mumma and one more lil green knuckle sticking out next to it. Their 4 little brothers live in 3 inch tetra cotta pots and haven't grown a whole lot since I propogated them. The ones still attached to the mother plant are almost bigger than it already. Great video as always Jeff!

[@EverythingPlants]

Wow! That is absolutely crazy! Did the leaves sustain any sunburn for being in direct sunlight that long?

[@wisconsinaquatics]

@@EverythingPlants no actually just as long as you put it out in the morning and let it get used to the sunlight throughout the morning the afternoon sun is like crack for them. At times I had to water twice a day on the real hot ones just don't get water down in the crown like a bromiliad. If you do soak it out with a rolled up paper towel corner. Usually I put mine out early in the morning propped up so the inside crown had light shining on it (I was trying to get new growth from the inside since I propogated a few leaves) or could always see light on the inner point leaf. I also moved it so it was following the path of direct sunlight. Like I blasted this thing with sunlight from sunrise to sunset and gave it plenty of aquarium water drinks. I figured they are from the tropical part of Africa, very close to the equator, so direct sunlight in Wisconsin shouldn't be that intense. I forgot to mention I've had it for almost a year now and through all them repots it has roots poking out of the drain hole already.....

[@wisconsinaquatics]

@@EverythingPlants I just made a short of my snake plants if you want to see how those type of conditions affect the growth of the plant. All of them got the same treatment and care nothing different from big to little.

[@jamessims9475]

Same. These plants can take intense sun and be just fine. I went out of town last year for a week and left my snake plant, ficus, and succulents outside. When I got back the snake plant was fine, but the ficus and a lot of the succulents were fried or bleached. And snake plant grows a lot in full sun, too. So really it prefers high light, but survives low light

[@Jessica-fw4lm]

In my country 🇹🇹 they grow inside and outside very quickly in normal earth

[@AliMirjamali]

Direct planting of dwarf Sanseveria leaves in well drained soil worked very well for me. Success rate was 6 out of 7 leaves. Around 6 months from planting till getting new pops. Watering only when soil was bone dry. Placed in a bright spot with lots of indirect sunlight. Diluted 12-12-36 fertilizer during summer + Cytokinin.

[@EverythingPlants]

Thanks for sharing!

[@tonyagafliouka3012]

I had a leaf in soil for seven months. I didn't see any sprouts so i stopped watering. After this I decided to throw it away. I saw it had many roots...so patience!

[@pawiee_furrends]

We have this at home and we never really take care of it. I think the only time we water it is when we remember it which is not so often. 😅 But I tell you they look so healthy and baby plants keep popping here and there. 😅

[@EverythingPlants]

Well you are doing something right !

[@gizmo4774]

Same here. They grow wild in front in my house. For years. Absolutely no care. No special soil. No fertilizer. 😅

[@gwensmith6]

Insoil it takes about 23 days to grow. Give it some sunlight water about 8 days apart. Not too wet. Terra Cotta pots drinks from the bottom.

[@carlgomm9699]

Not sure where you are, I live in Florida, here they do well in pure sand and from what I see they thrive in the shade of oak trees, I find if you put them in a 50/50 mix of good soil and sand they will literally jump out of a container, as far as watering mine get water when it rains, very nice show !!

[@carolync4862]

You're absolutely right. I'm terrified of overwatering my plants and many of them are shriveling up. It's taking me a while but I'm learning to not fear the water. My new motto: "Water, let dry completely (not two months later) then water thoroughly again and repeat. Thanks for the informative video.

[@EverythingPlants]

Sounds like you got the hang of things now!

[@libbyrodriguez4751]

Thanks for the video. About three years I repotted mother plant & cut a few leaves to pot. Divided between my niece & I. I took the one potted in soil & she got the ones in water. I put about six pieces in soil which rooted in few weeks. My niece’s grew slower and have stayed thin and sparse. I recommend the soil version.

[@EverythingPlants]

Thanks! Maybe one day, when I have patience, I will try the soil method lol

[@billnroger]

I have a huge pot filled with Sansiviera and I only water once a month! It has several pups and they are growing really fast. I have the plant in a north facing window and the leaves are all over 3 ft tall!

[@pudik2008]

I have propagating different SANs by cutting up the leaves and yes they do revert.. I do mostly just sticking them in soil and they take really well.I have also grown them in water successfully,I usually put some rocks and chunky charcoal in glass containers and then let them dry out occasionally ( not on purpose) and top up now and again when the soil levels drop. Very easy care! Great tips Jeff! 💚🪴

[@kshan111]

I sliced a leaf and put the pieces in soil. I watered it for about 14 MONTHS. The pieces did not dry at all, surprisingly. I wanted to throw it out so many times, but the fact that the leaf pieces were still green and they had roots kept me hopeful. All of a sudden all 5 pieces shot out a pup! And they grow so fast! Super excited. I used a heavier soil to retain moisture, maybe that's why it took so long or maybe I underwatered at times. I also cut the bottoms in an upside V.

[@sksohaib1409]

You were probably using a bigger pot thats why it took a while

[@peggymalabuyoc9150]

Hi Jeff, Many thanks for this excellent video. You always give all the information and tips any plant enthusiast needs to keep their plants healthy and thriving. I love this OG plant! I have 6 or 7 Sansevieria and I am always thrilled to find a new.pup pushing up through the soil! There’s good reason why so many people have at least one Sansevieria in their home. 🥰 Many thanks for another great video! Take care. 👌🪴🥰

[@heatherdegreeff1092]

I like cutting the V notch just to keep track of which end is the bottom of the cutting.

[@EverythingPlants]

Oh ya...that makes sense too!

[@candidabaylor4230]

That’s smart! Thank you❣️

[@Dayolight1]

I am a Canadian living on Vancouver Island. I love watching your video's ! Keep up the good work!

[@EverythingPlants]

Hello from Saskatchewan and thanks for watching!

[@berj2421]

Thank you for your video, it was very helpful. Mine had significant root rot (I am a beginner who is trying too hard, I need to learn to give them space), half the rhizomes and mother plants had turned to mush and I lost all the roots. I put a few of the non mushy plants in cactus soil mixed with perlite so fingers crossed, as of now, they are still alive. I had a lot of leaves so I did a few experiments to try to get them to root. I put some leaf segments in soil, some in water and some in damp sphagnum moss in a clear container with a lid. It's been about 2-3 months and the ones in sphagnum moss have a ton of roots! Between 1-2 cm, no new growth points yet though.

[@amalime71]

I had one stem I got from my mother once. It did nothing (or so I thought) for over a year. I happened to pick up the flower pot one day and looked at the bottom of it and there was a new plant coming out the bottom of the pot.

[@gingerk2]

Lol.

[@sushiegirl]

I’ve been doing this all wrong with these plants. I have 2 big ones and they’re in normal potting soils and ceramic pots. But they look good as I don’t give them too much water. Thank you 🙏🏼

[@EverythingPlants]

If they're doing good then you're doing something right !

[@sushiegirl]

@@EverythingPlants that’s what I figured but will repot them in the spring

[@J.M.Chadwick6]

I have had excellent luck in planting leaf cuttings in soil; they have always rooted. (I did not know that they could be rooted in just plain water.) One other thing - when I transplant, sometimes a few tall leaves tip over because of the new soil and the lack of root growth. When this happens I place a stake next to the insecure leaf and tie the leaf to the stake. In a few months the stake can be removed because the root growth has secured the leaf in the soil.

[@davidroberts9037]

I have only done the propagation with soil. It takes time but it works great. I usually dip the soil end in rooting hormone and mist the soil damp every few days as the soil dries out. Bright indirect light.

[@Sainbury]

I started with one as a house plant. I had to put them in the garden. I use them in the back of the flower border around the house. But I'm in FL.

[@lynnelaney4380]

I was just considering potting some together to save space. This was the prompt I needed!

[@EverythingPlants]

Yes, do it! It's a great way to "downsize" hahaha

[@lynnelaney4380]

@@EverythingPlants Its the only way! So hard to part with plant buddies. 🤭🌿

[@LisaRobinson-x3i]

I have had good luck with putting the cuttings in soil. It takes several months before I saw the new growth but it was all good. I live in eastern Nevada, USA. It is dry here and I watered the cuttings as if they were succulents. Thank you for your informative video. I always have trouble knowing how deep to plant the cuttings. Lisa

[@EverythingPlants]

I tried once with soil and they died haha. Thanks for sharing your experience

[@TheC3.]

To prevent the cuttings from drying out on the top, you can dip it in candle wax!

[@EverythingPlants]

Oh very interesting..... Thanks

[@locumdo]

I have propagated the leaf cuttings in the soil. As with water propagation, it takes a loooooong time, but it does eventually work.

[@EverythingPlants]

Okay, nice....hope it works for me!

[@pinstripesuitandheels]

​@@EverythingPlantsI've heard that the new plants that grow from the cuttings no longer have the variegation the mother plant has. Have you noticed this?

[@darrellmcknight8326]

Not in water water the starts the stop let dry treat like a succulent

[@jglow8337]

But they look beautiful rooting in a clear glass vase/vessel

[@jacquelinesleegers6839]

That's the way I do it. I cut the leaf, let them dry and put them in soil for succulents. I made the soil wet. Because I live in the Netherlands with a cool climate, I put an plastic bag over the pot. To give them warmth. I put the pot in the window on the westside and left it there. Sometimes I lifted the bag, gave the cuttings a little bit of water and now, after a few months....I see new shoots!❤

[@nofields9904]

Excellent information and a rock solid reminder of basic upkeep for this often forgotten plant.

[@EverythingPlants]

Glad it was helpful!

[@blaackberry]

I did a soil prop and its still going. I got roots after about 2 weeks. The only thing is, I pulled this leaf from the inner plant (it was dying) and it still had a lot of the white base. Definitely none of the rooted base but definitely the lower white part of the leaf. I also put it in a tiny terracotta pot by itself. I let it dry out and water throughly every 3 or so days

[@catherinekasiewicz8683]

I know our beloved Sanseveria have been reclassified as dracaena, but they will forever be sanseveria to me! ❤ Great video Jeff! Been missing some puppy dog cameos though.

[@EverythingPlants]

Yes.... sansevieria forever!

[@kimgraham7742]

Why are the considered Dracenas now?

[@IrisAmes]

​😂@@kimgraham7742

[@hexaitine]

I've had the same snake plant for years, ever since I dipped my toes into plants. I got a nice big one in a 2gal for $14 because it was mislabeled as a kangaroo paw or something like that. It is so forgiving. I've gone through and dry-rotted out all the roots multiple times due to underwatering it (fearful of overwatering). It's like it has permanent wrinkles now, they never go away even after a good drink with a root system. For a long time I had it in a corner, although now it's in some direct sun. Nonetheless, it has forgiven me time and time again, punishing me only with something like a yellowing leaf or two (despite not watering for 4months!). A leaf or two also ended up a bit floppy halfway up, so I chopped the top off and turned it into a couple props. And it has pushed out a couple pups ever since moving it! I'm a bit fearful lately since I've once again underwatered to the point of decimating the root system. I finally downpotted into a 1gal. The original plant was actually three pups attached to a central mother (which was no longer there at the time of purchasing) which is why I'd avoided downpotting (it wouldn't fit unless I cut the rhizomes), but I think it'll be for the best. I think the only reason it could tolerate being so overpotted (due to lacking roots) is because it was terra cotta, so it did a lot of wicking to prevent overwatering - but that also meant I pushed off watering again for too long each time. Of course I'm now constantly staring at it and worried that I'm seeing yellowing that may or may not actually be there. I'm also scared that for once the roots won't fill out (although based on the sheer root mass that falls out every time I depot and see all the shriveled/dry-rotted roots I'm sure it will). There definitely is a bit of yellowing at the base of the plant (where it's normally mostly white), but it's been like that for so long that I think it's probably normal/maybe discolored from the soil/mineral buildup. I really hope this isn't the last straw for it. Eventually I'd like to get some nice clear plastic containers for it instead to make monitoring the roots easier (would be great for a lot of my plants). Based on what you said about cutting at the rhizomes encouraging more pupping, I hope that'll be the case for me once new roots come in. I really don't want her to kick the bucket, not only is she meaningful to me but I don't think I'd find such a tall, full, cheap plant available again! The ones I'd seen at walmart and such are super dense, but not as tall (and I actually don't like the yellow edges). I've seen people successfully prop snake plants directly into soil, but I'm also quite scared of doing so myself (I feel like I push the drying-out a little too hard to succeed; a larger plant can handle it, but not a cutting). I've found a good middleground between water & soil propping is to use 100% perlite, and then keep the perlite well-watered (but not flooded up to the top). I use 2 stacking cups, one with drainage (so you can let it run if you put too much water), 1 without (to retain some of the water since 100% perlite will let too much flow). The plant seems to end up a bit more accustomed to the cycle of drying & rewetting which bodes better for transplanting into soil, and perlite isn't as nightmare-ish to blast off the roots if you really want to do so compared to something like moss.

[@wendyparag5563]

I read that cutting the notch is to remind you which way is down for planting. Thanks for the tips 🙏

[@triciahlongwa6383]

My heart dropped when you said it could take over a year for new growth but honestly you're right, us newbies just refuse to wait or accept the facts sometimes. I used the leaf cutting method, just left them out for a few days then stuck them in soil, and only now after about 4 months I'm confident there's even roots growing....long way to go before any new growth props up but watching and waiting is fun.

[@EverythingPlants]

It's actually quite surprising how long it takes some plants to get new growth, while others take a matter of weeks lol

[@user-hw3hh4pp5d]

If you plant it in a very fertile soil, it’ll grow quickly. Not in a pot though. This was based on my experience last time with this plant. Prolonged period of drought killed most of them though. Also the grasses too in my backyard.

[@user-kpkxgtj]

Snake plants are so good at throwing out new pups though, so if you want to see slightly faster progress, you can choose to grow them purely from pups taken from a mother plant.

[@Nat-cj4ff]

Excellent video Jeff. You hit all the points including the fact that they do love light. Mine are in an eastern facing window and we’re hitting the four foot tall range. Yes soil propagation works. I’ve been propagating cut leaves in soil for years, works every time. Just a bummer they revert, but I did a moonshine a while back and the new plant has a really cool neon/ light green colour.

[@EverythingPlants]

Thanks Nat! I wish companies would just market the plant for the type of care they actually need

[@beckypackqualls2745]

Perfect timing, Jeff! I’ve actually never repotted a snake plant, but do have 3 that are ready for new homes! I’m thinking of combining all 3. 1 is moonshine, one is laurentii and the other is unknown variety. 2 are short 8-10” and laurentii is 25” or so. I think I’ll do exactly as you did to see if it’s aesthetically pleasing. Thanks for sharing! ❤

[@shridhulaasb7461]

Sanseveria has always been our favourite plant ❤.. Thank you so much Jeff for this informative post.

[@nativeamericanfeather9948]

I dont have a Green thumb.I got my 1st house plant last year.A Snake plant.Its doubled in size,grew alomst a ft & I didnt do anything but water it once a month.Ive never cut the leaves or gave it fertilizer,its not very bright in my house. Its shiny,healthy,great color,never had root rot or bug problems.I used Cactus soil. I just put it in a bigger pot a few days ago. Added some more Cactus soil. The easiest plant ever! Plus cleans our air & its pretty❤ I definitely got lucky..this plant is so durable. Should I keep all of the stalks in the same pot or break them up & make them into separate plants in their own pots? Thank you so much for your information!♡

[@vesiangelova6323]

DO NOT BRAKE THEM UP :D

[@livysoldana3319]

I have mine planted in too dense soil. Going to repot immediately after getting some bark and perlite

[@nowistime8070]

I have done the soil propogation and it works fine. takes about 8 months but I love the wait.

[@EverythingPlants]

You have way more patience than I do with this haha

[@traceywojtal9045]

I had taken several leaves and cut them up to propagate in soil. I was only watering them at the time I watered my larger snake plants. I found that I needed to water the cuttings in the soil a little more often. I lost several of the cuttings that had started forming roots because they dried up. Still have a few pieces left though and they are still doing good.

[@juanitasantos4935]

Yes soil propagation does work. My friend gave me a slice and i just stuck it in dirt and it is growing new leaves

[@bronwyngavin6076]

I propagated in water, and now I’m trying with perlite. I’ve had better luck with an open perlite container vs one with a lid. I got roots so much faster! It’s crazy to me that your original cutting remained firm and part of your new plant! Mine withered and died pretty quickly after my new plant appeared.

[@EverythingPlants]

Do you keep water in the bottom of the box (lid open)?

[@bronwyngavin6076]

@@EverythingPlants not standing water. I check it daily, and if the top feels dry, I spray it with my pump spray bottle, trying to just get the perlite, tilt it to make sure there’s no standing water and back to the light.

[@Memphisgirl-jk5tq]

It looks really good combined in the pot. Thanks for the upload. Happy Holidays.

[@EverythingPlants]

Same to you!

[@rebatsu]

soil prop works. I'm lazy, I forget my plants. Soil where leaf cuttings were was usually totally. I put a bit water when I remembered. It took a long time obious reasons(6 month) but one day they started to grow. And now I have a mini snake plant. Oh I live in Finland...no sunshine or warmth for my plant...but it grows!!!

[@marciastewart1527]

My snake plant was looking bad. Always told not to water much & no t a lot of light. I’ve started using more water & put it in front of a south facing window. It didn’t take long to look better. It’s got some new growth & standing up better. I’ve had it a few years but it just wasn’t growing. Now it looks so much better.

[@EverythingPlants]

It sounds like you've found the right conditions for your snake plant!

[@Vanderpool0312]

Sticking it it soil works quite well, takes time but had no issues at all and my three new pots are happily growing :)

[@EverythingPlants]

Awesome, thanks so much for letting me know!

[@barbewilliams3706]

In the summer of 2022 I needed to cut down and repot my Sanseveria since it had outgrown its plastic pot. Had to cut the pot off the plant and wanted to share it with friends, so got my serrated knife out and cut the plant into quarters. I had a large glazed ceramic pot, put the quarter in the middle of the pot and added Miracle Grow potting soil and kept it in a shaded area for the summer, when it came to fall and time to bring the plants in, I put it in my south facing greenhouse, and that’s where it resides during the winter season. Last summer which was 2023 It was put back out on the deck in full sun and it flowered for me, which was fun to see. I think it can go one more summer without having to be repotted, its growth has been quite vigorous and absolutely no sunburn on the leaves. It is in peak perfection, and quite happy. It doesn’t require a lot of work and I water it when the top looks kind of dry, the pot is probably 15 inches deep with a drainage hole. I am in zone 5.

[@PS-es3qs]

I tried soil propagation and made sure to water it regularly and I had a baby plant in around 2 months

[@EverythingPlants]

That's awesome!

[@lisaanglim9588]

That was great to watch. Very informative. You always make it so clear.

[@EverythingPlants]

Sometimes it doesn't always seem clear to me when I'm editing it. So thank you for the kind comment

[@florenciomendoza1212]

Great job. Snake plant is one of my fav condo/ apartment plant low light. I’ll try to replant one day. 👍🙏😜❤️🇨🇦

[@EverythingPlants]

Hey! Thanks for watching

[@ritayeoh3620]

Hi Bro, another easier way to know if your Snake Plant is "Underwater" by slightly squeeing the Leaves... if it is Soft, time to water. If it is firm, they have enough water. All my different type of snake plants are watered ONCE A MONTH (every end of the month) to make it easier to Remember ... all good. Hahaha😊

[@EverythingPlants]

Thanks for the tip!!!

[@solyluna126]

I did both the water and dirt propagation and definitely took a long time, but for me, the dirt gave me better results than the water. I am still waiting for a growth to even appear in my water propagation. It's been over a year now 😅

[@ellietobe]

I would use very little or no orchid bark in a snake plant soil mixture. Orchid bark does retain water and will not allow the soil to dry as quickly as it should. Orchid bark is great for plants like orchids and other epiphytes that would naturally live in trees. I also use bark for my Christmas Cactuses and its relatives. Those plants have roots that need air and need to dry out some but not as quickly as cactus and other succulents. If you have any issues with overwatering at all orchid bark with a Sansevieria is going to increase your chances of root rot. It does not allow the soil to dry at the correct rate. They can classify the Snake Plant whatever they want but it is a succulent in that the leaves hold water and the roots extremely dislike being damp for long periods of time. They can take some neglect but overwatering is deadly. Use the same soil that you would use for most cacti and succulents. Most big corporations that sell succulents or cacti soil do not put enough drainage material in their product. Unless you buy from a small company that hand mixes their succulent and cacti soil you will need to add additional perlite and/or pumice to those commercial mixes. I would also reconsider packing that planter so full. If you give the Sansevieria the right conditions it will be popping out new sections regularly. If the pot is already packed full it would run out of space rather quickly.

[@mirandak4512]

I put some cuttings in soil 5 years ago. It has grown to a full size plant now. I forgot about them most of the time, they where in the corner of my windowsill behind the curtain. Every now and then I gave it some water. So yes, you can put them in soil, but it takes a lot of time .

[@lynettemollette94]

I did put it straight and soil. I kept the soil fairly moist. It was actually pretty quickly rooted. I kept it in a very sunny spot. And it rooted fairly quickly. I had 2 of them that I had ordered. And they just came as just the pieces without any roots.

[@aok2727]

I put the cuttings straight into well drawing soil and water frequently. They root just fine

[@prettybrwneyez7757]

Same

[@jfaycomedy]

I use regular potting soil and haven’t had a problem. I don’t need to water as often.

[@EverythingPlants]

That's awesome! It's fine as long as you know it's watering routine!

[@jillianleblanc9370]

Thank you for sharing beautiful and amazing plants lovely collection beautiful you and your family have a blessed Thanksgiving

[@EverythingPlants]

Thank you! You too!

[@victoriabrownfrank4328]

Soil propagation works just fine I put it in a mix of Potting soul and sand. Then just wait make sure your bottoms cuttings are dry. When I propagate I get my cuttings I put them in the soil mix sand and potting mix and not water for about a week and then water and occasionally water again it takes time that they do root and for whatever reason my variegated plant holds its varigation.

[@charlenes.1005]

Fantastic video 😊 was given a large plant and now needs repotting. I feel now I am up for the challenge

[@amolkharche2814]

i did soil propagation...it took long time but yeah it works

[@EverythingPlants]

Nice!

[@lindaedwards4632]

It looks great as a big full pot 👍😀🇨🇦

[@EverythingPlants]

Thanks Linda!

[@montanateri6889]

Soil propagation does work, but I've only seen it as others put the pieces into a separate tiny pot, then by a kitchen window, so you can keep it wet. I think they might dry out too much being in the pot with the plant as the plant doesn't need water that often. Also have seen folks put a plastic bag over the pot for propagation, keeps the moisture in without having to water too much.

[@EverythingPlants]

You are correct and I should have placed them separately. I've just been watering at the little cuttings...we will see how it goes lol

[@ildikojones7073]

Hi Jeff, I have done soil propagation once. Years ago. It took well over a year for any growth to show, and of the three cuttings, only one survived. Truth be told, I was not on top of watering or paying it enough attention…😢 -but apparently soil propagation is a thing.

[@EverythingPlants]

Thanks for the info.....we will see how this goes lol I report back in about a year haha

[@carolstuff]

I have a small snake plant, but I’ve always grown it in full sun..a year now. Thanks for showing how to propagate as that’s my next task with it. Thanks for sharing Jeff!

[@EverythingPlants]

Have you ever gotten any sunburn when in direct sunlight?

[@carolstuff]

No, never.

[@mak3960]

I’m not allowed any new plants at the moment… might have to try propagating some

[@lorenalittlejohn7379]

I’ve propagated mine in soil this time and I found that they grew roots faster and one had two babies (that’s what I call them) in like 3 months of propagation.

[@EverythingPlants]

Wow! I'm glad I am trying this out now. Thanks for the info

[@lorenalittlejohn7379]

@@EverythingPlants 🙂👌🏽

[@ConnieP92]

Just what I needed to see Jeff. You've given me some great ideas not just for my Sansevieria but also for my aglaonema collection! Thanks for taking the trouble to demonstrate it 👍🏼😊

[@EverythingPlants]

Awesome. What kind of ideas do you have?

[@ConnieP92]

@@EverythingPlants Well for starters, I will combine my sansevieria plants on my porch cos the small one keeps toppling over when it's windy here. Also, in the interests of downsizing my collection, I will group 'extras' of similar genus into the one pot thereby reducing my collection and creating more colourful 'bouquets' of calathea, aglaonema, and peperomia. Another idea I saw from another KZbinr that I wanna try is to add various 'pothos' splashes around the base of some of my bigger plants and have them trailing down the side of the planters that sit on tall plant stands in my home. Now that we are in the growing season here in Sydney I wanna take advantage of our climate atm (we are averaging 60% humidity & 26C during the day and 80-90% & 20C at night). 😁

[@EverythingPlants]

@@ConnieP92 wow! That all sounds awesome. Enjoy the weather ....it's a crisp -9C right now

[@ConnieP92]

@@EverythingPlants Oh goodness..that IS chilly!

[@SylvieLaflamme]

Yes I've done it directly in soil and it took less than 6 months to have a new small plant as yours.

[@EverythingPlants]

Sweet!

[@devilmecare]

I have a snake plant that i bought at a garden center that was so overgrown it stretched the pot and broke it. It has grown to 26 inches in an 8in pot. It had a leaf that was mushy on the bottom. The mother plant was killing that one leaf off. So I propagated the leaf in water and it has a pup with 3 leaves now.

[@tonisjustknotright]

I have a snake plant that is about 2 years old. It is very slowly growing. I think I will try different soil in the spring.

[@theresajustice2116]

I had one in leca, and a self watering pot with nutrients in the water, did very well..

[@EverythingPlants]

I've never seen one in lecca but that's awesome to hear it did well for you. Thanks for sharing!

[@theresajustice2116]

Is there a way to send a photo? Like to share my “Moonshine” in leca

[@AllYouJesusAmy]

I put my sansaveria plants and pups in all in clay pebbles, my sansaveria plants and pups are doing so very well, and thriving everyday. My sansaveria plants are giving me more pups, while being grown in clay pebbles, from my experience so far. I cant stand gnats in my house plants. I love clay pebbles for most of my house plants. My beautiful starfish sansaveria plant grown in clay pebbles, is giving me 4 pups now. My name is Amy.

[@johncaudill2902]

I've made many new plants by just dipping the cuttings in your root boost/ hormone and straight into good draining soil mix one season for new plants

[@jchapmanification]

Thank you so much❤ How many videos do you share?

[@planttherapy1860]

Hi Jeff! I need to tend to mine too! Great video! I love snake plants. 🐍 😊

[@EverythingPlants]

Thanks, Mona

[@elizabethchase8725]

I love snake plants and I think they add so much to a room just by being there. I was told once you can plant them out doors and they will live no matter the season😢😢. Me anxious for more tried it and I lost all of my snake plants. I live in North Carolina and winters her sometimes are really harsh. I had 4 or 5 large pots and now they are so hard to find in my area.

[@Brapigansboutique]

I have yet to get a successful probation from leaf cuttings 😢

[@Blurrigt]

Mine is in a south facibg window, its grown to be 4 feet tall, not counting the pot 😂 And it's sooo full. Always been it regular soil, and only water it maybe every other month or so and when i do i drench it so it's flowering each year. Its quite happy and absolutely stunning.

[@LeslieMaguire-op9id]

My plant will not grow in height, it’s filled the pot. I will be reporting soon and dividing it at same time. Is there a trick for height?

[@EverythingPlants]

You may have the dwarf variety called sansevieria hahnii. Check it out online and see if it's similar to yours or feel free to send me a picture to my Instagram account

[@kelibaez1406]

I’ve done soil propagation and it works if you use root starter.

[@EverythingPlants]

Ok, thanks!

[@janemckay3638]

Well explained and useful tips, nice to listen to and watch 😊🏡

[@EverythingPlants]

Thanks....I really appreciate the feedback. I hope you stick around for more videos

[@MzLewis29]

I've not had success propagating. They get pale and soft, mushy and jellied when I put in soil. I will try drying and put in water. . 😊

[@nicoleperron3315]

I admit it I've overwatered mine and had the wrong soil and light, I've had it for 33 years, I always thought it just didn't grow, I've had it for so long, since before KZbin 😳 I never looked it up.😂 So I've repotted it in succulent mix, put it outside for the summer and watered properly. Brought it back in put it in a different window where it will get more light. So now I have it in a smaller pot and it has two growth points and it's leaves coming out are variagated again but it still has a few floppy leaves, can they be fixed? I've also got fungus gnats for the first time, I ordered some plants online and I think they brought me a multitude of little gifts. So I have sticky traps and insecticidal soap, I'll go a week without seeing any then I'll find one stuck to the trap🤨 I've seperated all my plants and put them in seperate rooms, I'm water rationining I've changed the soil in 3 of my orchids. Why would they be going to one of my driest plants? I have calatheas and they don't seem to have any and they are kept more moist.

[@EverythingPlants]

Great job with your snake plant! Now for the gnats....as long as the top of the soil on your plants dry out then eventually those gnats won't be able to reproduce. They love damp soil.

[@teartamother1892]

When you first water after planting like you did,do you wait until completely dry before next water,or do you treat it like new rooted cuttings and keep moist for awhile

[@rhodealexandre6583]

Hi Jeff. Great video. sansevieria prop will not take too long to root if you add rooting hormone to the end and keep it in a bright and warm place. I have rooted several sansevierias included the Samourai in a couple of month. I am used to propagating in water though. Right now, I have a whale fin piece propagating in soil and waiting to see what will happen.

[@keondrasanders9301]

Hey, I did use soil to propagate. But I didn’t cut the bottom in a v

[@EverythingPlants]

No issue at all!

[@amydr1961]

This book is awesome! Chock-full of great nuggets of information!

[@brendarogers6714]

It works in dirt only. I’ve done it several times, but it takes a long time to grow. It comes off as offspring.

[@ruthselden8637]

Thanks for the excellent info on one of my favorite plants.

[@EverythingPlants]

Thanks for watching and there truly wonderful plants

[@dianerobertson4894]

My grandmother once told me up can't kill a snake plant, they were so hard. I have to rifed several times to grow them with no success. They were always long and thin and didn't stay upright as they grew.

[@eleanormeister1791]

i just found your channel and learned so much about my new favorite plants. could you please share the name of your water sprayer? the mist looked so gentle thanks

[@Aisha-uy2vl]

I’ve just got 2 gorgeous moonshine variant; lots of pups, ill try and propagate and see what happens.

[@EverythingPlants]

Good luck with propagating!

[@tiffanycovell-harris5773]

THANK YOU, THANK YOU SOO MUCH!I'm new to your channel & I love it. I'm on my plant journey now learning quickly.

[@EverythingPlants]

Thanks so much for watching my videos!!!

[@Sweetpea064]

This is great information. Should we use fresh leaves or would dry leaves work as well? Are there any plants that should not be used? I read that sunflowers will prevent other plants from flowering but I’m not sure if that is true. Thank you so much for your videos. I’m learning a lot.

[@feedingit]

Whoa! I got a cutting at a plant trade today and didn’t really know what it was. Now I am so excited! What a gorgeous plant! 🪴

[@wishywashy1153]

I used 100% perlite to propagate mine and it rooted very quickly. i planted it in soil several weeks later but I haven't seen any new grow and it's been 6+ months now. Does the base of the leaf have to be exposed to the light in order for it to send up a new leaf? why isn't mine growing new leaves, just roots?!

[@Joey-vw1id]

Hey Jeff the soil propagation is the only way I propagate snake plant leaves and I've had nothing but success with the soil propagation method. I have so many baby snake plants it's unreal and I don't know what to do with them. I don't know if I can swap them for other plant cuttings because I'm not really involved with people in the plant community. I have many different species of plant cuttings if you or you know anyone who would like to swap some plants.

[@mermaid000pranu]

In winters, i keep my snake plants in full sun and their growth shoots up! I live in the tropics.

[@EverythingPlants]

Awesome!

[@dellafreshour7642]

I know they say the pot shouldn't be too much bigger than the plant as it likes to have the roots snug but how much does that hurt the growth?

[@EverythingPlants]

No....I've never had an issue. With this new pot there is a bit of room on the sides for new growth. Pick a pot that's slightly larger than the plant itself