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The Plant That Thrives on Neglect: Your Snake Plant Guide

By stacy ling

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Want a touch of greenery without the constant attention? This guide reveals the secrets to keeping snake plants happy and healthy, even with a busy lifestyle.

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Plant in well-draining potting soil mix. But cacuts mix or regular potting soil mixed with perlite works well too.

Snake plants prefer bright, indirect light, but can tolerate low light  conditions too. Avoid direct sunlight because it can scorch the leaves.

Where watering snake plants is concerned, less is more. Allow the soil  to completely dry out between waterings, and be careful not to  overwater. Do not water them weekly.

Snake plants can thrive in a variety of humidity levels. If grown in a space with low humidity, a weekly misting can help keep the leaves healthy if you want to do that.

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Fertilize snake plants once a month during the growing season with a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer.

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Repot snake plants every 2-3 years, or when they outgrow their current  pot. If left in their containers for too long, they can get root bound.  

When repotting your sansevieria plant, it’s also a great time to propagate or divide them too.

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Follow along to learn more about how to care for snake plants.

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