THE (almost) UNKILLABLE SNAKE PLANT | Sansevieria Care Tips & Tricks

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Snake plants are perfect for a new plant parent because they are nearly unkillable! But like every living thing, they still require some care. Here are some of my tips and tricks on how to keep your snake plant happy and healthy! Thank you so much for watching!
Intro - 0:00
General Info - 0:25
Pros & Cons - 2:04
Water - 3:11
Light - 5:50
Temperature - 8:10
Humidity - 9:04
Fertiliser - 9:41
Propagation - 10:28
Outro - 11:21
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[@monicatafoya4036]

My parents just bought one of these for me for Mother’s Day, I’m ecstatic and your video was very helpful. Thank you!

[@GoodGrowing]

Ooh yay so exciting! Enjoy the wonders that are snake plants! Thanks for watching!

[@bri-kh2mh]

How is your plant holding up a year later?

[@KathyWeninger]

I was so inspired by your video that I just went out a bought a snake plant! Thank you for motivating me!

[@GoodGrowing]

Awww thanks! So glad I could inspire you!

[@breannahaley5931]

My fiancé got me a snake plant and an orchid for Valentine’s Day! I have wanted one for a long time! This was so helpful and I’m glad they are easy to care for :)

[@maplestoryinchinese]

My mom and I just got 5 pots of these for only $10 what a deal!!

[@GoodGrowing]

That's an amazing deal!! Jealous!

[@marjxowisno]

Socialist Monkey I bought one this week for $14. But in the Philippines, you can get them much cheaper because it’s very common there.

[@hardtailrider533]

I can see a lot of this in our province. And it's free hehehe greetings from the Philippines 🇵🇭❤️

[@hardtailrider533]

I can see a lot of this in our province. And it's free hehehe greetings from the Philippines 🇵🇭❤️

[@hkgs_knight4216]

I’m jealous !

[@sprinklesprinkle5313]

My horticulture teacher gave me three snake plants that he was just gonna throw away, and their leaves were brown and dry at the tips for under-watering. I’m going to try to help them recover by repotting them and giving them a regular watering schedule. Thank you for the overview!

[@originalguckfoogle]

I pretty much just water mine when I pay the electric bill. Benevolent neglect is the technique that works best with these.

[@GoodGrowing]

Ooh yay new plants!! Best of luck trying to recover them!

[@mpoimokhafola333]

Can you please repeat the video and please give me the details I'd like to order some

[@martha9764]

I bought a snake plant about a month ago and I just saw this on my recommended! I had no idea about this information! Thank you so much for this video!

[@GoodGrowing]

Ooh so exciting! So glad I could help! Thanks for watching!

[@joshuawalker4799]

Planes, stop flying over my house, I appreciate it. Love it

[@shellb339]

You are a delight. My cat is gone 😭💔 (he ran off a month ago)and I needed something to give me some joy. I've never been good AT ALL with plants of any kind. But I Went out and got a ponytail Palm plant and a snake. I've been listening to your videos in its giving me the courage to take care of them.

[@GoodGrowing]

Oh no! I'm so sorry to hear about your cat! Very glad I could help you with your new plants though!

[@Ripenr32]

You're so calm, I just want to sit with you and have some tea.

[@GoodGrowing]

Haha thanks :) always down for some tea time

[@joshuaong6322]

I got mine from Ikea as well 3 years ago and it buds out a lot, they are really easy to grow and low maintenance as well.

[@lizzymontelongo7567]

I just bought a tiny one for $6! So excited to see it grow!

[@GoodGrowing]

Yay so exciting! :)

[@kassandraarteaga1521]

Love how beautiful the snake plant looks!

[@GoodGrowing]

Thank you! Yeah I love this little one! ;)

[@alexanderjimenez8462]

Snake plant it is... thanks couldn’t decide on what to get for the house 🌱

[@tracyfrederick5606]

Sansevieria when given optimum conditions require regular watering . They also grow faster in optimum conditions. I live in Alabama , US and they're actually cold hardy here. They're versatile and sturdy !

[@RobbiRocks]

Tracy.. is your regular wartering like a full cup of water per week? or other?

[@jammer8ztn0ajpw19]

I just got one, and it is GORGEOUS. It’s very tall & I needed some info before I started figuring out how/when to water, where to place, etc. Thank you for this video!

[@GoodGrowing]

Very glad I could help! :)

[@Ashley-ce6vn]

Just purchased one to keep me "busy" during quarentine I have a black thumb though so hoping for the best

[@GoodGrowing]

This is the perfect plant for black thumbs! Just be sure not to over-love (water) it in this quarantine time! Best of luck!

[@Ashley-ce6vn]

@@GoodGrowing I picked up a few more plants today lol an orchid, a marginata magenta, and a cute little cactus! Im really adoring the marginata but have no clue what to do so gotta research now lol

[@GoodGrowing]

@@Ashley-ce6vn ooh yay more plants!

[@ameliaandes797]

Consider buying a moisture meter... it stops me to add more water to the already wet plant.

[@anthonylewis62]

they do not like water, just remember that, only way to really kill one is to over water, and these are most certainly killable IF you over water

[@blkkat6163]

This was really helpful! Thank you I’m excited for my new plant!

[@OhPlantO]

Why would ppl dislike this video? You were informative and yourself! And you’re in the uk 🇬🇧 🙌🏼

[@Greg-tj8rg]

The planes and sun singing, so charming. Hope you are well and have a good one

[@talontd3727]

Thanks for the info. I plan on getting one for my room so that my reef tank can get more oxygen and hold less co2. Ultimately raising my pH level and making my corals more happy. I love when nature works in harmony!

[@GoodGrowing]

Woah that's pretty cool! Can they live under water?

[@talontd3727]

@@GoodGrowing no idea. But the air quality above the water does effect what's in the water

[@GoodGrowing]

@@talontd3727 Woah that's pretty crazy!

[@zionlee175]

Snake plants native is Africa, they need a lots of Sun light. In Disney land in Orlando, they grow up in full sun in the park, they grow up healthy and flowing.

[@ltf18lj]

I love how her accent changed when she said she was in London lol :) thanks for sharing, my husband just bought me two of these, super excited to take care of it!

[@sadbunnieschillingtogether1700]

My bestfriend gifted me 2 snake plants! new plant parent so here I am !!!

[@GoodGrowing]

Ahh amazing! Welcome to plant parenthood ;)

[@quaintleaf1208]

i just got my first snake plant! i've named it (him?) Percy. thanks to your video, this plant will be able to survive the new england winter and beyond!

[@GoodGrowing]

Yay so exciting! I love the name Percy! Good luck with your new baby! So glad I could help

[@MrWigby]

Love your channel!! Cheers from Uxbridge

[@AGenerationLostTM]

A friend of mine gave me a few house plants as a gift and your videos have been so incredibly helpful!!

[@GoodGrowing]

Aww I'm so glad to hear that they are helping! And lucky you for the new houseplants! Enjoy them!!!

[@jeannes8661]

Thank you! I am a new Snake Plant mommy

[@phyllissimon6524]

Thanks. You went straight to the point. I know many people who post info have many personal issues. So I love info about plants!!!!

[@GoodGrowing]

So glad you enjoyed the video! Thank you for watching!!

[@tofu2883]

I bought two snake plants about a year ago. One of them sprouted two other plants and the other sprouted one! I now have 5 plants :D

[@GoodGrowing]

YESSS! Love this!

[@DeeTruth415]

Thanks, I just bought one of these, and it's 5 feet tall.

[@GoodGrowing]

Holy cow! I keep seeing really massive ones on IG and it makes me want one so badly! Enjoy your big boy!

[@victorsoares6844]

Here in Brazil this plant is also known as Saint George's Sword or Saint Barbara's sword. It's known in our popular superstition and in African Brazilian religions as a "magical" plant. My grandma says that it protects you against envy and bad energies.

[@GoodGrowing]

Ooh I love that information! Thank you so much for sharing!

[@barbarakozos9998]

Wow love this thank you for telling us

[@akio5250]

My mom in twenty eleven “Hmmm , yeah this will survive in the winter”

[@andrewscott6660]

My snake plant has what looks like bites on it. What would that be?

[@RudyTelesford]

Great video, sansevierias are my favorite! New to plant life and now a new subscriber! Keep the content coming!

[@GoodGrowing]

Aww thanks for watching and subscribing! So glad you're enjoying! Is there any specific content you'd like from me?

[@mamamoore3474]

I had one of these and I killed it with love. I really tried to grow >t but this darn house is dark

[@GoodGrowing]

yeah if it's not getting much light they really don't need much water

[@madeleineengelbrecht3263]

I loved this video. In South Africa we call the snakeplant "a mother-in-law's tongue. Lol! Thanks for the info. I love this plant. Hugs from SA.... 🤗🤗

[@GoodGrowing]

Thanks! I'm so glad you enjoyed :) Yeah it's defo one of the plants with the weirdest nicknames!

[@Ashley__Rose]

He’s right next to your bathroom sink and you forget to water him lol I’m wheezing 😂

[@shaneekhaynes7667]

My husband just purchased this for my birthday today 🤗

[@GoodGrowing]

Ooh very exciting!

[@lucycarpio8844]

thank you, I love snake plants and I do have over 20 different kind of them indoors

[@GoodGrowing]

OMG I'm jealous of your massive snake plant collection!!!

[@BryantBaudelaire]

I have two of these and I water every 4 weeks just a little bit. In winter every 6 weeks. These are like cactus. I use a combination of rocks soil sand and stones at the top

[@jimdiamondcoles]

Thank you for the information. I just purchased my first snake plant and didn't know how to take care of it.

[@williamlau7179]

You are right, less water is needed. I have divided for a few pots and all look healthy now after a few weeks. Had soft watery tissues of leaves when over watering. These are hardy plants. Fertiliser makes them strong especially with potassium.

[@GoodGrowing]

Glad to hear it's going better now!

[@JayfromCalifornia]

Great video and insight! I went out and bought a giant snake plant after this. Ok, what are the plants behind you? They look wonderful!

[@GoodGrowing]

Aww thank you! So glad to hear that you got one for yourself! They are such great plants! The plant behind me is an areca palm! Thanks for watching!

[@NYMusic89563]

Easy like ignoring. If you actually water every week they are hard to skip over. Like I want to water them but I know I shouldn’t 😂

[@GoodGrowing]

Yeah I know what you mean. That's why I'm a bit glad mine's in my bathroom alone!

[@veeholmes4407]

Good info on plants and I love the way you break out in song just for the heck of it...lol

[@GoodGrowing]

Haha thank you :) and thanks for watching

[@maajamohan8325]

Plane song is so cute 😂 your videos awesome! I got some of those 1m length ones from my neighbor, stoked 😊

[@GoodGrowing]

Hahah thanks! I'm so glad you enjoy them! Ooooh im jealous of your massive snake plant!!

[@kellyglastetter5071]

Thank you. I think I got more information from you than any other video I've watched. I now feel more confident of growing my snake plant. Thanks.

[@GoodGrowing]

Aww yay! I'm so glad to hear that! :) Thanks so much for watching

[@nunie7834]

I have some snake plants (2 sansevieria superba and a hahnii), I had them in my east facing window and continued to water them around every 3 weeks (as I did during winter). They actually shriveled up in the longer hours of sun that we get around Stockholm, Sweden this time of year! I moved them to the west windows, where there's considerably less full-sun hours and they're much happier now. Not really sure what I can keep in the sunny east window now though.. I have some small aloes there lol

[@GoodGrowing]

Yeah lots of houseplants do not like long hours of direct sun. The only one's I can think of that would love that would be some succulents or cacti. Or you could get a sort of sheer curtain and make it indirect bright light all the time which would be ideal for lots of different houseplants! Best of luck in your search!

[@ThePorrustyFox]

I just impulse bought one of these. This video was very educational.

[@GoodGrowing]

Oooh exciting! Glad I could help you learn about your new plant baby! :)

[@aprildelamare]

Haha. The plane song is the best.

[@TheGoldenlegend1]

so obsessed with your pots

[@ricardoperez215]

I have snake plant in my yard and I would like to know how to save them from winter. I've heard them taken out of the ground and kept in a paper bag and replanted in the spring. I would like to know if it is possible. Thank you

[@GoodGrowing]

I don’t see why that wouldn’t work! You could also put it in a pot if you fancied something nicer for your house 😊 but make sure it has drainage!

[@musicalmarion]

Emma I think your Snake Plant is one of the dwarf varieties, so it probably won't reach the height you were saying. i have managed to kill quite a few of these but I think it's because I don't have Central Heating and the Winter is too hard for them. They are usually pest free and you're right, so easy to keep. They like a fairly neutral soil too I think, and you should sing to them sometimes.... Oh that's just me. No wonder they die ! 🤣

[@ClaudiaAndreaTV]

I was just looking for info on snake plants and came across your video for tips but hit “subscribe” when you started singing to the planes! 😜 Lovely girl!

[@GoodGrowing]

Hahah thanks for watching and subscribing! I'm so glad you're enjoying :)

[@chancemacdonald2046]

Just got a large cutting from my work and am starting one now cut them in around 2 inch pieces and put them in a pot they should root in a few weeks I'm excited! Cant wait to have them take over my room haha

[@GoodGrowing]

Amazing! I certainly want more!! My snake pups have grown so much in their mama's pot that I'll probably divide them and repot soon!

[@EssenseVibez]

When I punmy cuttings in dirt.....they die😱. What I doing wrong?

[@jeniferj]

This was great! Loved it!

[@GoodGrowing]

Aww thank you! So glad you enjoyed!

[@amritarajamani]

Thanks for the video. Can you make a video on flowering plants like mums, or geraniums that could be made to grow indoors? More details on the soil type will be appreciated. As that could get very confusing. Thanks!

[@novaquestgaming]

I received an order of these and one of them has no roots when I went to replant it in a bigger pot.. it's still alive though aha, what can I do about this? Will it be ok? 😳

[@diboakale3461]

Cut it and place in water. It will start growing roots

[@kristinperdue6392]

I just found you on KZbin and I’m so enjoying your videos! This one is really informative and straight to the point “ which I like! I was wondering if I could place my snake plant by a south-west facing window. I know they’re really tough but will all that sunlight burn it’s leaves?

[@GoodGrowing]

Welcome! Glad you're enjoying! Yeah a SW window should be okay depending where you live. In the UK it would probs be fine as we don't get loads and loads of hot sun, but warmer/sunnier places may be too much. Just keep an eye on it and look out for sunburn

[@dkf819]

one of the best snake plant videos I've seen.

[@GoodGrowing]

Aww thank you very much! Very glad I could help

[@truewordsworth8659]

Thx for the info & nice song about planes..lol!

[@zaynkataw83]

i followed u also because you have each part in the description. love that

[@GoodGrowing]

Haha thanks! Yeah I figured that would help my viewers :)

[@Zabrina0774]

That's my kind of plant! I have one and it's huge!

[@sweetlifeofHoney]

Just bought my largest snake..its about 3.5 ft :)

[@thekernel5277]

I just bought one of these...thanks for all the info!

[@GoodGrowing]

No problemo! I hope you enjoy it!

[@Clymnstr]

Thanks for the video, I have a quick question : in a medium size pot, I seem to have two roots. Should I separate them or do they like to be together ? İt seems crowded, I realised that the 2nd one s leaves are wider, like towards the floor. İf I have to separate them, what kind of soil should I use? Universal one is good enough? Thank you so much !

[@GoodGrowing]

I think most snake plants will come with more than one plant in the pot and that is totally fine. You don't need to separate them unless you prefer the look of them separated. I wouldn't worry too much about overcrowding though, it should be fine as it is until roots start peaking out of the bottom of the container. If you do decide to repot, I would suggest a cactus mix, as it is well draining which these guys need! Best of luck!

[@elizabethgil4135]

i barely water mine and they are so tall…i feel like they need a bigger pot but don’t they like a fairly snug space??

[@edwardoaragon7874]

You got a new subscriber , thank you so much for uploading this, watching from Belize.

[@GoodGrowing]

Aww thank you so much for watching and subscribing! So glad you're enjoying! Is there anything you'd like me to make videos on?

[@shellyfoster7319]

Love your hair cut.

[@plantlover9091]

I have a snake plant with one yellow mushy leaf and it's otherwise fine, what do I do?

[@ClaudiaAndreaTV]

Super helpful, thank you!! Super pumped to go buy a few!

[@GoodGrowing]

So glad I could help!! Thanks so much for watching!

[@Kelema86]

My cat who usually tries to eat everything doesn’t even so much as nibble on my snake plant. He sniffs it but I guess the smell doesn’t entice him.

[@lenansidhe9946]

My cat bit my plant twice then showed no interest. -shrug- I think they get it. lol They try to straight up eat my calatheas though.

[@laenirosecastaneda5423]

1:49 That is a sansevieria fernwood! The sansevieria cylindrica is more tuberous and thick and does not bend as the fernwood does!

[@GoodGrowing]

Hmmm interesting! That makes sense. Thanks for letting me know!

[@alexthompson2267]

Got mine today! Very helpful video! Thanks!

[@GoodGrowing]

So glad I could help! Best of luck with your new snake plant babe!

[@littlepiggy7999]

How did i kill this plant? It’s supposedly unkillable i also didnt overwater it because i basically never watered it for a year so idk what i was doing wrong

[@derrickcox834]

Hey I like how u show us how grow your snake plant and other details about it 😂😉😁

[@GoodGrowing]

Thanks!

[@jiumin1772]

i just wiped my sansevieria’s leaves (because it was getting dusty) but there were some green stuff on the leaves , is this normal ?

[@Sternschnuppen85]

Should the decorative pots also have drainage holes? Thanks for the tips!

[@GoodGrowing]

It's up to you. I like mine to not have drainage holes so the water doesn't spill out over my shelves and stuff. As long as the nursery pot has holes and you empty out any excess water after watering you should be good!

[@atomixdogg]

Awesome thanks

[@TC-ps7uz]

Thank you ❤🪴🦋

[@IllegalPanda]

I really appreciate your planes be gone song. It worked!

[@GoodGrowing]

Hahah yeah gotta do something to make them stop ;)

[@dorothymeyers8996]

Tkeyah. Mine did that also I realized that needed a bit more water......it will do that when its too dry. I hope this info helps

[@RosaliaShiweva]

I just got one for my valentines... I need to learn how to take care of it ❤️❤️🇳🇦

[@emilyrose3391]

So you saying do not let pets or kids or anyone around it can they at least look at it and stuff or do you mean not to eat it?

[@debrareed1866]

I definitely have one of those tall ones

[@billwashington5276]

My first snake plant died. I think the pot that the guy gave it to me in didn't drain well and it developed root rot.

[@catherinedesilets8960]

I just bought a snake plant from Home Depot & my moisture meter says it’s at 10 or very very wet What should I do? Should I just leave it be? Then just water once it reads like 2 on moisture meter? Thanks 🙏🏻

[@GoodGrowing]

Yay exciting! Yeah that's one of the issues with big box stores, they don't take the time to water each plant what it needs. If I were you I'd let it dry out completely before watering again. Like I said in the video, I RARELY water mine and they seem to be cool with it! Good luck!

[@mcrow5520]

I have one that i move to my window then back to my grown room with lamps its growing so tall

[@mcrow5520]

And thankyou for the tip about moving it to the bathroom il try that

[@Devonx777]

I have 17 total.. I love plants lol

[@GoodGrowing]

Amazing!!!

[@phiphi01]

Great information, thank you 😊

[@akashsareen1526]

Isn’t Emma just the cutest

[@skylinetrading9498]

what a simp

[@JorgeMurillo777]

In my country (Ecuador) you can get this plants for 50 cents each lol

[@allisonreed6391]

I got a mother's tongue. Plant the soil is so dry I had to water it I won't water again for at least two weeks

[@ravenrussell995]

this is helpful to me thank you!

[@cactusandherbs]

Nice video 🧡👍 Very informative video 🧡👍

[@EmilyPowell-zm7ex]

I feel like mines not growing? It’s tiny and I’ve repotted to something bigger a few months back and I feel like it’s still exactly the same? Are snake plants slow growers or am I doing something wrong lol

[@GoodGrowing]

They can be super slow growers and it's kind of hard to see the new growth due to their form. This is especially the case if it's living in lower light conditions... They can tolerate low light but will certainly not thrive unless they're getting brighter

[@veekingston8212]

so, to me the plant you are showing looks like 2 plants... when will you separate them if you chose to do so? I'm asking because mine came in a small pot with a baby "snake" that is growing... should I separate them?

[@drape1740]

My favorite part was the plane song 🎵 ☮️

[@PupukLahan]

Beautiful plant 👍

[@RobbiRocks]

Do you use any ol soil for yours? I'm in Australia and only just started owning one of these, leaves are Nice&green, nearly a foot long

[@GoodGrowing]

Cacti/succulent soil is what I try to go for with these as they don’t like staying too wet

[@TkeyahNicole]

Mine was sticking straight up when I first got it. As the days go by its starting to get curly like yours. Am I doing something wrong?

[@GoodGrowing]

hmm I don't think I have any issues with mine, so if it looks like that then you're probably good to go! Best of luck!

[@KeroChanXcerberus]

Mine plant is about 2 feet tall and straight lol. I think it just depends on the plant itself 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@Ashleymck712]

I love the video! I just bought one of these yesterday from a nursery. I have been wanting one for years but kept dragging my feet. It looks like I have another plant growing in it. It's also about to burst the nursery pot. (I have to repot it.) Any suggestions for choosing pots?

[@GoodGrowing]

Oooh so exciting! They are honestly so chill and low maintenance. As long as the pot has drainage holes you should be in the clear! Enjoy your new plant baby!