Does the pot of your snake plant bulge excessively? Does the foliage appear to be  suffering? Then It Is time for Snake Plant Repotting! Repotting snake plants may need to be thought about if this applies. I don’t think it’s hard to do. In some cases, you may be able to divide your plant at the same time, thus making a second one!

When Should You Repot?

Late winter or early spring is the best time for this snake plant repotting. As a result, the transplant occurs during a time when the plant is not actively growing. It can, however, be done at any time of the year if necessary. Roots will begin creeping through the drainage holes of your pot when it is time. You may see some bulging in plastic containers. You’ll notice that all the water comes straight through, and none of it remains in the soil.

Turn the plant over gently by grasping the base and supporting it. View the bottom of the pot – are roots spreading outward? How easy does it seem for it to slip out? Does it appear to be stuck or is it easily loosened? In case it’s stuck, you need to move it into something more spacious. When all that’s left in the pot are the roots, the mother in law’s tongue does not do well. If one of the signs appears, or if it reaches that point, then it’s time to start!

Additionally, you can divide snake plants while you repot if you’d like. We’ll discuss that further down the road.

Snake Plant Repotting

for snake plant repotting time You’ll need to choose a new pot first. It is quite possible for the mother in law’s tongue to be quite top-heavy because of the tall leaves. It’s important to select a pot that’s wider than it is deep, just to make sure the plant won’t topple over. Try to find a pot that is about 1-2 inches wider than its current pot. Do not drastically increase the size. An additional layer of soil may create pockets of moisture that can lead to root rot.

A well-draining soil will also be necessary. This plant prefers a bit of dryness, so choose a soil formulated for tropical houseplants.You can also add some succulent mix to a standard potting soil to increase its drainage.

Alternatively, you can use a mixture of one part garden soil, one part peat moss, and two parts perlite or builder’s sand. You should avoid adding too much compost although a little is fine. Compost  tends to hold moisture, which could be a problem for snake plants. It doesn’t take much to make a difference.

Be sure not to damage the root ball when removing the plant from the prior pot. Examine its roots as soon as it’s free. The roots might have developed rot if you see dark or mushy spots.

To remove rotten portions, use a clean, sterile knife. Cut the root ball also if there are large roots wrapping around it. If you only need to cut it once, you shouldn’t have to do so more than once. In order to prevent further root growth, the roots need to be removed.

The plant will look best when it is surrounded by a layer of potting mix and the plant is on top of it. The planting depth should remain the same as in the old pot, but it should not be planted deeper than 2 inches inside the pot’s rim.

Adjust the soil depth by removing or adding soil. The soil does not need to be tamped down too deeply. Make sure it’s in there well  enough to support the plant, then water it in. The soil can be raised to the right height after watering by adding more soil along the sides.

Sum Up

Todo snake plant repotting your plants in separate pots, proceed as described in the previous sections. The pot should be roughly 1-2″ wider than the root cluster of your divided plant!