How can you tell if a snake plant has settled in? Checking the leaf condition is the most straightforward way

I bought a snake plant online a while ago. When it arrived, it had very few roots (almost none). I planted it in succulent granular soil (the soil is fairly dry). I do not know how long it will take to settle in, how to tell whether it has settled in, or whether there is root rot. Let me explain below.

It looks good right now, but I am afraid that watering it will kill it outright. It has been planted for about two weeks now, and I have not watered it at all. The succulent soil I used is very airy and free-draining, which to a certain extent can greatly reduce the chance of root rot. Generally, it takes about one month to settle in successfully.

As for how to tell, the most straightforward way is to look at its leaves. If it has settled in successfully, after about one month its leaves will stay firm and upright, and the innermost leaf will start to grow. If the leaves become increasingly yellow and soft, that means it has not settled in successfully yet.

When my snake plant first arrived, its roots were not firm either, and it came right out with a tug. Now it has firmly gripped the soil.

During the settling-in process, the most important thing for a snake plant is water control. You must not let the soil be too wet. When first potting it up, you can use slightly moist soil and skip watering at first. Only after the soil has completely dried out should you give a small amount of water. Be sure to place it in a well-ventilated, cool spot or one with bright indirect light while it settles in.

The snake plant has already been potted up for two weeks, and the soil should already be completely dry. You can water it with an appropriate amount to keep the soil moist, and afterwards water again once the soil has completely dried out.

If settling in fails, check whether the newly grown roots have rotted.