Transplant Snake Plants? Is That Possible?
Sansevierias, Mother-in-Law Tongues, and Snake’s Tongue Plant are all names for snake plants. They are champions in dry air and low light conditions. A list of our snake plant care guides can be found here. My Snake Plants, to name a few. I have a total of ten because they’re easy to care for and can withstand Tucson’s dry climate.
Snake Plant Care Indoors
Snake Plants, also known as “Mother in Law Tongue,” are one of the easiest houseplants to grow. Because of their ability to thrive in low-light environments, snake plants can thrive almost anywhere in your home or office. Although these plants are known to be low-light tolerant, they can produce flowers on long stalks if kept in bright indirect light. Because Sansevieria trifasciata are succulents, they require very little water and can be watered only once every 2-4 weeks. They also require a well-draining potting soil, such as cactus soil, because moisture retention can cause root rot, which is one of the leading causes of plant death.
We hope this guide on how to repot a snake plant has given you some helpful hints for keeping your indoor houseplant alive and well.
Repotting Snake Plant: How To Do It The Right Way
Is the pot of your snake plant bulging uncomfortably? Does the vegetation appear to be in distress? If that’s the case, it’s time to consider how to repot a snake plant. Easy to transplant snake plant, but yet it needs full concentration of it.
It isn’t a difficult job. Depending on the age of your plant, you may be able to divide it and create a second plant at the same time!
This repotting should be done in the late winter or very early spring. This places the transplant at a time of year when the plant is not actively growing. It can, however, be performed at any time of year if necessary. When roots begin to creep through the drainage holes in your pot, you’ll know it’s time. Plastic containers may begin to bulge.
When watering, it will appear as if all of the water is passing through and none is remaining in the soil. To support the plant, grab the base and gently turn it over. Take a look at the bottom of the pot; do you see roots spreading out? Does it appear that the plant is stuck, or does it slide out easily?
If it’s stuck, it’s time to get it into something a little bigger. While the mother in law’s tongue enjoys being rootbound, it struggles when there are only roots left in the pot. When it gets to that point, or if one of the other signs appears, you’ll know it’s time to get started! If you’d like, you can propagate snake plants by division while you’re repotting. We’ll get into more detail about that later.
When to Repot a Snake Plant
Late winter or early spring is the best time to repot your houseplant. Because your plant is dormant for the winter and it’s right before the active growing season, this is the best time to do it (Spring). Although this is the best time of year to repot indoor plants, you can do so at any time.
When the tops of the roots are swirling or coming out of the bottom of the pot, it’s time to repot. When watering your plant, if water drains straight through the drainage holes, it’s a sure sign that it needs to be repotted. This indicates that your snake plant’s roots have become entangled.
If you’re not sure if your plant is root bound, wiggle the root ball out of the pot and see how difficult it is to remove, as well as the tightness with which the roots are wound. When removing the roots from their plastic pot, be careful not to damage them. If either of these applies to your snake plant, it’s time to repot it.
Transplanting Snake Plants
If you know how to do it, repotting a snake plant is simple! Let’s talk about how to transplant a snake plant now that you know when. You’ll need to start by choosing a new pot. The mother-in-tongue law’s can become quite top-heavy due to the tall leaves. It’s important to choose a pot that’s wider than it is deep to avoid the plant’s upper weight tipping it over.
Look for a pot that is about 1-2′′ wider than the current one. Don’t make drastic changes to the size. Extra soil can lead to moisture pockets, which can lead to root rot. You’ll also require extremely well-draining soil. Because this plant prefers to be a little dry, choose a tropical houseplant soil. You can also add some succulent mix to a standard potting soil to improve drainage. I prefer to use an African violet soil mix with a little sand for drainage. A mixture of one part garden soil, one part peat moss, and two parts perlite or builder’s sand can also be used.
While a small amount of compost is beneficial, don’t overdo it. Compost has a tendency to retain moisture, which could put the snake plant’s root ball at risk. Here, a little goes a long way. Remove the plant from its previous pot with care so that the root ball is not damaged. Examine the roots once it’s free. Rot has developed if you notice dark or mushy spots on the roots.
Cut away rotten portions with a clean, sterile knife. If there are any large roots that wrap around the entire root ball, cut them out with your knife as well. It shouldn’t require more than one cut. The goal is to prevent the roots from obstructing the growth of the plant.
Fill the new pot with some of your potting mix and place the plant on top of it. Keep it planted at the same depth as it was in its old pot, but no closer than 2′′ from the rim. To get it to the right depth, remove or add soil. It’s not necessary to tamp the soil down too hard. Make sure it’s deep enough to support the plant before watering it in. If the soil sinks after watering, add more soil around the sides to raise it to the proper level. See what I mean? It’s actually quite simple to repot a snake plant.
Post-Transplant Care
It’s critical to avoid transplant shock, especially if you had to remove rotten roots. For a while, you don’t want your plant to be too stressed. Snake plants are normally tolerant of full sun. Opt for bright but indirect light for at least a month after transplant. If you transplant in the late winter or early spring, when the sun isn’t as hot, this is less of an issue. Summer transplants should be kept out of the sun for at least a few weeks.
For at least a month, don’t fertilize your plant. This allows the roots to re-establish themselves in their new environment. The last thing you want to do is burn the roots with fertilizer while they’re still tender from the move! So give them a chance. When the top inch of the pot has dried out, water it, but not too much. Drain any excess standing water in a saucer that you keep under the pot. Too much moisture is harmful to the roots because it promotes the growth of rot.
What About Division?
Snake plant division necessitates a certain amount of dexterity. Before you can split it up, you must first figure out where the division points are. Examine your plant, paying special attention to the areas where the leaves and stems disappear into the soil. To make it easier to find the individual stems, take your plant out of its pot. Grasp the base of one of those stems and wiggle it around. You should be able to separate the roots a little with your fingers. To loosen up the root mass and partially separate the plants, repeat the process.
You can keep two or three together in a clump, or separate each plant into its own pot. Decide on the best-looking grouping and stick with it. After you’ve divided your plants, repot them in separate pots using the steps outlined above. Choose a pot that is 1-2 inches wider than the root cluster of your divided plant.
It’s really that simple to repot a snake plant! What’s more, it only needs to be done every two to three years. You’ll be happy, and your snake plant will be happy… You might even get some new plants!
Sum Up
See having Snake plant is good choice for you to have! It’s cool, its famous, it’s easy to have and care! What else do you need? In this pandemic time like this, is a good choice for you to have an new activity and having snake plant is a good choice for you to have!
Conclusion
Last thing for sure. This plant need to be care carefully, remember plant need the “love” too. Alright that’s all for today! Do you have any questions about all of this? Or do you want to add some method to transplant snake plant, so it can grow very well and healthy?
Let me know your recommendation from the comment below. I hope you can now take care your snake carefully and grow it big! Thanks for reading this article! If your plant has this lovely blossom, enjoy the show!