How to care for snake plants in autumn? Three tips to make them grow like crazy

The snake plant (Sansevieria) is an excellent green plant for the home and a little expert at purifying indoor air, but some gardening friends say their snake plant just won't grow, so what should be done? There are two reasons why a snake plant grows slowly.

The first is that it is planted too deep, so the roots lack oxygen; the second is that the root system has already rotted. To solve the problem of a snake plant not growing, there are mainly three methods. The first is changing the soil; since the snake plant's root system is not well developed and it grows slowly by nature, you must not change the soil at this time, as it will cause the roots to lack oxygen and affect sprouting.

If the snake plant at home is affected, in autumn it should be repotted. The second is fertilizing; the growth of the snake plant cannot be separated from fertilizing. Autumn is the peak growing season for the snake plant, so at this time choose a day with good weather and apply a thin fertilizer, preferably an organic fertilizer solution poured along the edge of the pot.

This can be done once every 15 days; when fertilizing, be careful not to damage the roots. The third is light; the snake plant can grow in both strong light and shady environments, but to grow fast and well, in autumn place it by an east-facing window or a west-facing window.

Two or three hours of sun in the morning or afternoon is best. If conditions do not allow, just place it somewhere with scattered light. Well, that is all for this episode. If you like it, remember to bookmark it, and see you next time.