The snake plant is one of the easiest house plants to grow, and it’s a great option for people who don’t have tons of time to dedicate to maintenance. Not to mention, snake plants are absolutely beautiful. In this article we discuss how to take care of snake plant – and, surprise, it’s not hard at all.
About the Snake Plant
The snake plant, also known as mother-in-law’s-tongue or, more properly, Sansevieria trifasciata, grows naturally in tropical and subtropical regions. Snake plants are hardy and durable, and in most cases, pretty hard to kill.
They don’t need a lot of light. They don’t need a lot of water. They don’t need a lot of anything, really, and in fact, too much water can actually kill them.
In other words, snake plants are a great plant to get if you’ve got a lot on your plate and don’t think you’ll be able to constantly care for your house plants.
How to Take Care of Snake Plant
Lucky for you, taking care of a snake plant is quite easy and requires minimum effort. You really don’t need to water the snake plant until it looks like it’s starting to dry out.
The best way to do this is simply to touch the soil every week or so. If the soil is still nice and moist, then your plant isn’t going to need any water. However, if the soil is starting to dry out, then you’re going to need to give it some water.
Watering a Snake Plant
Watering a snake plant is just as easy as watering any other house plant.
Fill up your watering can or whatever receptacle you use to hold water. Pour some water into the soil, allowing it to drain into the saucer. Let the plant soak up any water that’s sitting in the saucer for about an hour. After that, toss out the leftover water.
Another option is to simply place the whole pot in a sink and run water into it. This allows the water to easily drain and you can ensure that the soil gets a good soaking. Just make sure you drain it fully before returning it back from whence it came!
Does it Need Any Fertilizer?
Snake plants really don’t need a ton of fertilizing. At most, you’ll only need to give your snake plant fertilizer a couple of times a year. You’ll be able to find a fertilizer designed for houseplants relatively easy – just read the labels at your local garden store.
Conclusion
Snake plants are beautiful, low-maintenance plants that don’t require a lot of care. If you are a busy person, a snake plant is probably a good plant to keep at your home.
In fact, growing a snake plant is almost as easy as growing grass (maybe easier, depending on who you ask!) If you’re interested in setting up your lawn, as well, then you might be interested in learning about how long it takes for different types of grass to grow or how to go grass in difficult conditions, such as on hard dirt.