Snake Plant Re-potting (Sansevieria Cylindrica Starfish)

My Sansevieria Cylindrica Starfish was getting so big that it was time to repot my snake plant. I divided it into two and moved them to terra cotta pots.
These are such hardy plants and fast growers too. They do well in low light and are drought tolerant. I got mine at Hirt's Gardens and I'm really happy with it.
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[@aaron3356]

Just got a very large one of these beauties from a plant store. This video was so helpful! Thanks for helping us all take care of our babies.

[@carmenwhitehead]

Glad it was helpful and you enjoyed it. Happy Holidays! 🎄🎁

[@Robert_A_Keyboards4948]

Healthy roots! They do like it dry........:)

[@IjeomaThePlantMama]

Such an informative and relaxing video! Thank you for the tips!

[@YhwhKhaiMostHigh]

As a newbie, the best thing I've ever invested in was a moisture meter. I checked my plant yesterday because I thought it needed watering. It's cool here now in NYC. I checked in 3 places and only 1 of the places said it was a bit moist. I'm going to hold off watering and check again in another week. I've learned to check at least 4 spots before watering if the pot is big.

[@carmenwhitehead]

You're right. I still use a moisture meter before watering, especially large pots. Thanks for watching.

[@taichi427]

Only watering when the soil is dry, if you are not sure the plant needs water or not, wait a few days to watering again.

[@sherececocco]

Thank you for your energy!

[@zeppypaige]

Great video! I love the way the pebbles look! I think I might try this with some of mine. Thanks for the idea. Happy growing!

[@joycekuhlman4450]

Oh wow they get huge and beautiful. Great video, thanks

[@FromMrsAbbie]

I really enjoyed watching you repot the Starfish. Thanks for sharing. Blessings!

[@carmenwhitehead]

Thanks so much for visiting Mrs. Abbie!

[@CCGamingVids]

Thank you for this video! This plant has been on my wishlist for a while and finally found one today! 3 plants in one pot and a baby on the way! So excited 😊😊

[@PleasantPrickles]

What beautiful plants! They have very cool variation! The new pots are definitely a better fit! 😀🌱

[@carmenwhitehead]

Yes, I'm really happy with the way they look now. Much better. Thanks so much for visiting!

[@dorothymeyers8996]

Hi Carmen thanks for the tip. I also have a beautiful senservia sum

[@GotPlants]

Great job repotting! Looks so big and healthy. 😊

[@carmenwhitehead]

They are very healthy. I'm really happy with this plant. Thanks so much for visiting!

[@aciddominic2628]

You have such a soothing voice

[@joyceshelby8858]

Very good video. Those are so cool. I enjoy looking at all your plants. You are a very pleasant person. Have a blessed day.

[@carmenwhitehead]

Thank you Joyce, so nice of you to say! Thanks also for visiting! 😀

[@monlow]

Lovely video. I have a starfish in need of dividing soon, and this was very helpful. Thank you!

[@carmenwhitehead]

You're very welcome! Thank you for visiting!

[@passion4tropicalplants513]

Such a beautiful plant. Under your care it is very happy. ♡

[@carmenwhitehead]

Thanks so much! It's still doing great and happy today.

[@noeliamonreal2835]

I NEED one of these. So unique!!!!

[@sistermorphine7874]

Thanks for the tips plus I love your personality 😍

[@carmenwhitehead]

Thanks so much! I appreciate your visiting.

[@kathygilbreath6073]

I just planted mine today also. Yours is beautiful too. Thanks for sharing and Happy New Year.

[@carmenwhitehead]

Happy new year Kathy, thanks so much for all your support!

[@OrchidandKitties]

That is a huge and healthy plant.I'm in hunt of this plant for while.very nice repotting video.thanks.

[@carmenwhitehead]

I got mine through Hirts Gardens. The link is in the description box. Thanks so much for watching!

[@inahoney78]

Thanks for sharing...just bought mine few days ago..

[@Tarmantarmant]

Thank you for sharing your experience about Sansevieria ornamental plants greetings a hobby

[@isaiahflores8443]

Such a unique and beautiful plant

[@carmenwhitehead]

Thanks so much for watching Isaiah Flores!

[@Ugottabekiddinme]

You're a life saver!! I purchased one today and had no clue how to separate and repot . Thx

[@carmenwhitehead]

How wonderful! So glad I could help. Thanks so much for visiting!

[@lynnsteiner1580]

I have two of these, I needed to watch this video, thanks.🌱

[@carmenwhitehead]

You're very welcome Lynn! Thanks for visiting!

[@saminawave1914]

Very good explained aunty from India 👍 God bless you

[@carmenwhitehead]

It's my pleasure, God's blessings to you as well.

[@RuthiesSucculentObsession]

Wow that Sanseveria is huge. Thanks for sharing that bad boy ☺️👍.

[@carmenwhitehead]

I'm so amazed at how much he's grown in less than a year. This type of Sansevieria is really hardy. Thanks for visiting Ruthie!

[@RuthiesSucculentObsession]

@@carmenwhitehead you're welcome 😊 👍.

[@geetakatoch]

I stumbled upon this lovely plant about ten days back and fell in love with.

[@carmenwhitehead]

It is an enticing plant for sure! Thanks for watching!

[@laurie8274]

Beautiful plant and thank you for the tips!

[@carmenwhitehead]

You're very welcome Laurie!

[@GrandmaBugsPlace]

This is so helpful I recently purchased one of these - much smaller! But look forward to it growing.

[@carmenwhitehead]

It will grow fast too. Mine has given off new pups already. I gave the second to my mom.

[@helenherrera9433]

This plant is on my wish list, good video

[@carmenwhitehead]

They are doing wonderful after their repotting. It's a very hardy plant.

[@kathyberry477]

Hope to find a starfish one of these days ! Thanks Carmen 😍🌵🌱

[@anthonylewis62]

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[@faithcomesbyhearing724]

Hi Carmen. I love snake plants, and I have a very small pot of regular cylindica, so cute. The starfish are very nice. You did a good job of balancing them out. Enjoyed your video.

[@carmenwhitehead]

Thanks so much!

[@emzsantillan1207]

Great video👍🌿☘️🍀

[@GardenRudiments]

Love it! My Lowe’s has some tiny versions of a cylindrical sanseveria. They are in those tiny decorative pots that they charge too much for but I might have to buy one. Yours is beautiful!

[@carmenwhitehead]

They definitely grow fast, so it won't stay small for long. Thanks for watching!

[@carpediem.9]

Such a weird funky and prehistoric look :) haha love weird looking plants :)

[@carmenwhitehead]

It really is a unique looking plant, but definitely hardy. Thanks for watching!

[@CalmAtHome]

Thank you for mentioning the azalea pot being shallow, that's what I'm getting for my other 3 birds nest style plants, as well as mentioning the white part of the plant for soil line. Very good video.

[@carmenwhitehead]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks so much.

[@rosalrosa5346]

I'm I love with this plant I'm getting one.

[@thestagels]

awesome Carmen thanks

[@carmenwhitehead]

Glad you like it!

[@patricialisowski1080]

This is an excellent video! I’m glad I stumbled across this, because I’m really getting interested in Sanseverias. As far as I’m concerned, you are doing everything right, including use of a moisture meter! Cacti and succulents are very sensitive to bad watering. Thanks!

[@carmenwhitehead]

Thanks so much Patricia and welcome! So glad you found me! 😀

[@syllacl5477]

Love the star fish, have one very small, your are beautiful.

[@carmenwhitehead]

thank you!

[@neelimakhan3944]

U r sweet and thank you so much for making such an informational video

[@carmenwhitehead]

My pleasure 😊

[@Susanne2504]

Very nice Video. Thank you

[@carmenwhitehead]

Thank you too!

[@daisybatiz1734]

estan lindas, yo fui a un yard sale y compre una de esas cilintricas y ya la tengo linda. gracias

[@sarahw3251]

Aww🤗, thanku 4ur video. &4saying ur in AZ. I'm in LV but from CA...&climates, where ur at is sucha big deal🤯🤪🤦‍♀️. Yikes. Luv this channel, subscribed &thanku🤗👍

[@carmenwhitehead]

You are so welcome and thank you for subbing!

[@marilynrich]

Thank you for the tips!

[@glyndagiles5697]

Oh, I love this plant! I've ordered from Hirts before, so I'll see if they have that variety now. Thanks for the tips for reporting. I just separated my snake plant and am letting the cuts dry over. It's good to know I can go ahead and plant them in dry soil and hold off on watering. Thank you for sharing!

[@carmenwhitehead]

You're very welcome Glynda! The two plants are doing great also.

[@glyndagiles5697]

@@carmenwhitehead I just ordered one from Hirts. The reviews were excellent, so I feel confident I will receive a nice plant. Now, if I can only keep it as happy as yours... Thank you for all your advice.

[@carmenwhitehead]

@@glyndagiles5697 You're very welcome! Don't be afraid to reach out if you have any questions. Good luck!

[@teofistatutor8793]

Nice info

[@Quietly501]

Great video!

[@carmenwhitehead]

Thank you Sharon!

[@sandonique]

I did the same thing this morning with my cylindrical starfish!

[@carmenwhitehead]

What a coincidence Sandy! Thanks so much for watching!

[@centref0lds1]

Exactly what I was looking for right now, thank you

[@carmenwhitehead]

So glad you liked it, thank you!

[@janieharvey9871]

Love your Starfish Sanseveria-so big & healthy! Mine is very small, but doing well. Thanks for sharing your tips!

[@carmenwhitehead]

You're very welcome! Thanks so much for watching! 😄

[@firasallawi6172]

Perfect

[@lynsiebringans4497]

Very good video Carmen👍👍👍 This is on my wish list. Haven’t seen one in New Zealand or my nursery yet😥 Lynsie

[@carmenwhitehead]

I hope you find it Lynsie, it's a beautiful plant and grows so fast! Thanks for watching.

[@jorgesarduy7684]

Nice. Video.

[@neatrepeat]

Thank i love this plant, i bought it at a garage sale and i haven’t been able to find it at any nursery

[@teresanava1800]

I have some for sale if u r insterested

[@KarenFae101]

Hi Carmen, I just subscribed. Loved your video. . The music choice was perfect. Soothing to watch you to. I’ve tried the coffee filter technique and it didn’t work so well for me. They decomposed to quickly so I started using a small rock. It’s a beautiful plant and hope to find one. ❤️

[@carmenwhitehead]

Thanks for subbing!

[@anetaes3015]

I was replanting recently mine too :) 🌱😍🌱

[@iarroyo612]

Cinnamon powder on the cut portion and repot I've tried no issues and water after with no problems

[@geraldn.6871]

I love the sansevieria family of plants. Thank you for sharing your experience 😊

[@carmenwhitehead]

Yes Gerald, Sansevierias are my favorite too. Thank you for visiting!

[@nabilaheritier6780]

Bonjour car m'en Très belle vidéo. I'm in Switzerland in Europe. I take this plant in Ikea. It's very original plant. Thanks for a vidéo.

[@carmenwhitehead]

I love this plant! It's still doing wonderful and growing. thanks so much for visiting!

[@maritesg7976]

Very healthy

[@kimlanoue2033]

Very helpful. Thank you so much.

[@carmenwhitehead]

You're very welcome!

[@imranshmm5040]

Nice 👍👍👍

[@MiscellaneousMichelle]

Holy moly 💚

[@vannh7991]

So beautiful I haven't see this in Montreal store yet😊

[@carmenwhitehead]

You may try online. I got mine from Hirt's gardens. There's a link in the description box. Thanks so much for watching!

[@GardengalAAA]

I have used coffee filters to the bottom of pots and then added potting soil (or my homemade mix), and without even watering the pot (I decided to replant it again the next day using a different potting mix), literally within 24 hours that coffee filter was getting mildewy. I do not recommend using coffee filters over drainage holes. You WILL have fungal issues in your pot.

[@aishabegum9192]

Nice video thanks

[@carmenwhitehead]

You're very welcome Aisha! 👍

[@user-es4gr7zw3r]

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[@nabilaheritier6780]

Bonjour Carmen In Swithzerland it's 21h27. I have a second plant.and my furst plant have a lilttle baby.😊i'm so happy 😉 If i can i want send foto Have good time with your plants.🌵🌿🍀🌴🌳

[@rianmilit]

Huge, lovely plants, wonderful! I'm currently making an order of a few Sansevierias, so i was looking on details on them. From what I read in some sources, this variety was supposed to be more compact than the regular Cylindrica, but, by the looks of yours, I'm thinking that's not the case.

[@carmenwhitehead]

they grow very wide over time. It will need some room.

[@rianmilit]

@@carmenwhitehead Thank you.

[@tahrah.1987]

I have had mine for a year and I can’t wait until mine gets that size. Mine has 3 new babies that are about 8” when I purchased it, the plant came braided and is only about 8” tall but just about the thickness of a thumb.

[@tahrah.1987]

I really appreciated this video!!!!

[@carmenwhitehead]

You're very welcome Tahra. Mine is still doing great and giving me 2 new babies last year. Thanks for watching!

[@Janellen11]

I got one about 2 months ago. I was so excited when I looked at it yesterday. It has a baby or new finger??? It is such an amazing plant. Thanks for sharing the repotting.

[@carmenwhitehead]

I love the structure of them, so unique! Thanks for visiting Jan!

[@firasallawi6172]

Thank you so much, but this plant is very rare here in Iraq.. I will do my best to get one...

[@user-zc2gg1qh4e]

so good~~^^

[@carmenwhitehead]

Thank you!

[@jacquelyn515]

Beautiful Starfish plant !!! I always use the Spice dry Cinnamon that you use when cooking over the cut main roots on my plants if I want to transplant right away this closes up the cut area so it will not rot the root. Learn this trick from a Very Wise Older Plant loving lady.....Works GREAT...

[@carmenwhitehead]

That's a great idea, I have seen that done before. Thanks for sharing!

[@user-ku3ni7uy4s]

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[@judyludlum2371]

Hi Carmen! The Starfish is one of the next plants on my wish list. They are so pretty! What is the reason for putting them in dry soil instead of watering them? Disregard my water question you ended up answering toward the end. Nice video!

[@carmenwhitehead]

Thanks so much for watching Judy! Yeah, the no watering is to protect it from possible root rot. Since I had a fresh cut and possible broken smaller roots, those can be susceptible to root rot if watered.

[@hannsolotx8568]

I just bought one and it's growing so fast under my grow lights (I don't have many windows). Question, what's the biggest these grow? Thanks for the great video!!

[@dorothymeyers8996]

I have a beautiful sansevieria. Sumari

[@koholohan3478]

Such a beautiful plant💚 I like you, +Follow

[@carmenwhitehead]

Thanks so much and welcome!

[@hpeteacher9445]

Hi Carmen! How are you? Great video! Thanks! I use chopsticks for new plants that do not have established root system. Great pro for Chinese takeout. You can also use them to see if the plant needs to be watered and you do not have a moisture meter. I bought a Starfish last year. It had one leaf in the center and 2 smaller ones on the sides. It has not gotten bigger, but has a small pup that is still open and not grown closed. Any suggestions? Thanks! Gerry 😎

[@carmenwhitehead]

Thanks so much for watching! I would wait till the pup gets bigger. It will have a better chance of surviving the bigger it is. Hope this helps.

[@cherylcapito5708]

What does the tip turn brownish ?

[@mskristenmitchell]

great video!! I bought a starfish that has around 6 plants in it. Some of the arms are damaged. What is your recommendation on this? Should I cut them off and do they grow back?

[@carmenwhitehead]

They do not grow back in that spot, but the plant will continue giving shoots throughout the pot or on the sides of each plant. But, if the arm is clearly dead then you can cut it off. I have done that and the plant did fine. Thanks for watching!

[@candipoox]

I never thought to use a coffee filter. What a cool idea! Does it disintegrate over time?

[@carmenwhitehead]

It does disintegrate over time, but at that point the soil is compact enough that it won't fall out. Thanks for watching!

[@RayOGrady]

Thanks! New to this plant. Assuming it was completely dried out, about how much water would you use for a plant/pot that size?

[@carmenwhitehead]

I wait until the soil is completely dry and then I water until the water drains out the bottom. So, it's essential you have chunky mix that drains well. I actually have a follow up to this plant on my next video, so stay tuned.

[@dorothymeyers8996]

Hi Carmen will u tell me how often do I water my senserveria starfish plant..thanks

[@carmenwhitehead]

During the Summer I water about 7-10 days. In the Winter I go every 2 weeks. But, always check the soil with a moisture meter or your finger. If is says moist or feels moist, wait a few more days.

[@dorothymeyers8996]

Does any ne know if it is better to plant a star fish plant in terra cotta pot or glazed......thanks👍😇🥰🌻

[@carmenwhitehead]

I prefer terra cotta, they can do well in glazed. You just have to watch your watering closer in glazed, because it evaporates slower than terra cotta. Hope this helps.

[@emmaibay581]

Thanks was just thinking of doing mine .where can I get a moisture meter ?

[@carmenwhitehead]

You can buy it on Amazon or at Lowes or Home Depot garden section.

[@keswanawa4309]

I love this plant and just got one.Im living in asia country..im not sure when to water it and how much water

[@carmenwhitehead]

Treat it just like a succulent. You want it in well draining soil and in a pot with a drainage hole. I water mine once a week in the Summer and about every 2 weeks in the Winter.

[@keswanawa4309]

@@carmenwhitehead Oh thank you for your advice.coz i water my san.cylinder every 4 days and one of the cylinder rot..

[@SP-ig3vs]

So you didnt water them in after repotting?

[@Robert_A_Keyboards4948]

Wow have that, and it is doing well. However, it is NOT as big as yours........:) Nice plant!

[@biancabeltran666]

Is it possible to replant these into a pot that doesn’t drain? I’ve seen people adding pebbles at the bottom to help with drainage... but does that really work?

[@carmenwhitehead]

I wouldn't recommend it. I don't have any plants in non-drainage pots. If you don't want to drill a hole in the pot, then use it as a catch-pot, meaning you would have the plant in a nursery pot and place that in the other pot. Then empty the water out of the catch-pot when watering. Hope this helps!

[@biancabeltran666]

Carmen Whitehead thank you so much! That’s what I ended up doing. I left the plant in a draining nursery pot and just placed it inside a decorative pot!

[@LaxmanKumar-ip5lo]

what are the small blue balls in the soil. Is it fertilizer?

[@carmenwhitehead]

Yes, it's extended release fertilizer from the grower. You can leave them in, it will help the plant.

[@virginia9845]

Carmen I need your advice. My snake plant is braided, but is making baby plants very rapidly. My question is, do I have to loosen the ties as the braided plant grow bigger?

[@carmenwhitehead]

You don't necessarily have to. But, restraining the plant from it's natural growth pattern is not something I would do. I know many people actually unbraid it. Now the plant will have waves to the stalks that will not go away, but will grow up. Hope this helps.

[@agbhatti4189]

What kind of watering do you recommend if the temperature is about 35 to 40 degree Celsius

[@carmenwhitehead]

That would be close to 100 in Fahrenheit. I tend to water every 10 days when it's that hot. Every 7 days if they are outside. Hope this helps.

[@TheBizWizz]

You've repotted these great, but can they be pruned or trimmed down in any way so they are not so top heavy and all the 'Fingers more uniformed? Probably not, but I thought I would ask? Lorna xxxxxx

[@carmenwhitehead]

Unfortunately not Lorna. If you cut the spire, it will simply callous over, it won't grow a new point.

[@TheBizWizz]

@@carmenwhitehead Thankyou for the reply Carmen. I have never owned one of these before and this week I got a baby one about 2 inches tall with 3 good roots. Heee I am in the UK so keep your fingers crossed for me please.

[@Instrumentation-Control-Eng]

I have sensveria cylindrica it is healthy at first but now it's leaves have shrunk in diameter what should I do

[@carmenwhitehead]

If they are shrinking, it means it's not getting enough water. Water thoroughly (that the water is flowing out of drainage holes) when soil is dry. Hope this helps.😊🌱🐶

[@empressatheism5146]

Will it grow a new leaf if you cut one?

[@carmenwhitehead]

It won't grow the new leaf in the same spot. It will pop up somewhere else on the plant.

[@juanitagordon5064]

How long does it take a starfish plant to grow

[@carmenwhitehead]

At the time of this video, this plant was about 2 years old. Now, it's 4 years old and given off 2 more pups that are huge. Hope that helps. You can always see my more recent video of my Sansevieria collection... kzbin.info/www/bejne/mpzMeJKcqN-qaNE