planting snake plant

Steps to Planting Snake Plant:

1. Fill a container two-thirds full with potting mix. ...
2. Remove the sansevieria from its nursery container and loosen the roots. ...
3. Place the snake plant in the container and press in the soil. ...
4. Place the snake plant in a location with indirect light.
5. Lightly water the plant.

1. Do snake plants need soil?
2. Where do snake plants grow best?
3. Do snake plants grow fast?
4. Where should I plant my snake plant outside?
5. Do snake plants like to be crowded?
6. Do snake plants like small pots?

Do snake plants need soil?

Soil for Snake Plants

Snake plants do best with a free-draining soil mix, because they are easily prone to rot. A soilless potting mixture is best to ensure adequate drainage. Also be sure to use a terracotta pot that won't trap water inside and promptly remove any standing water from the saucer.

Where do snake plants grow best?

Snake plants prefer bright, indirect light and can even tolerate some direct sunlight. However, they also grow well (albeit more slowly) in shady corners and other low-light areas of the home. Keep the plant in a warm spot with temperatures above 50°F (10°C).

Do snake plants grow fast?

Sansevieria are generally slow growers and rarely need repotting, but if given ample sunshine, they might grow rapidly and require repotting or dividing annually. Repot these plants in the spring. When repotting, always use fresh potting soil.

Where should I plant my snake plant outside?

Because snake plant likes all light types (it will happily withstand full sun as well as low light) you can plant it on your porch in the shade or out by the pool in full sun. Or in a planter with another tall tropical beauty, bird of paradise, like above.

Do snake plants like to be crowded?

Potting Your Snake Plant

They grow faster in a smaller pot because they like a crowded root system. ... If you need to get the plastic pot off your plant without damaging the roots, just take a pair of scissors and cut the pot away from the root system.

Do snake plants like small pots?

A deep pot means more soil mass which can lead to them staying too wet. Do Snake Plants like small pots? Yes, they do. As the taller species & varieties grow bigger, they need larger pots.