How to keep a snake plant warm in winter? Don't throw away old plastic bags - slip one on and it will stay warm through the winter
Snake plants (Sansevieria) like a relatively warm growing environment. Their growing temperature is between 20°C and 30°C, and their minimum temperature is around 10°C. If the temperature drops, you must move the snake plant indoors for care. As long as it does not go below 5°C, the snake plant will make it safely through the winter
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So if we move the snake plant indoors, what points should we pay attention to?
First, light.
In winter, you must give the snake plant plenty of light. Do not keep it in a shaded spot for a long time. At the very least, give it some scattered light. This is very beneficial for the snake plant's growth and photosynthesis. If it is kept in a place without light for a long time, it easily becomes thin, elongated and leggy.
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Second, watering.
In winter, if the temperature is below about 10°C, try not to water it much. Keep it on the dry side. Snake plants are very drought-tolerant. Even if you do not water them for a month, they will not die. But if you water too much, it is easy for them not to absorb it. Waterlogged soil, root rot, leaf rot - once that happens, it is hard to save them.
Winter is coming soon. Be careful when watering snake plants, or the leaves will all rot.
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Third, fertilizing.
In winter, snake plants grow slowly. At this time, absolutely do not fertilize them. If you fertilize now, they cannot absorb it and root burn is likely to occur.
When caring for snake plants in winter, water thoroughly only after the soil has dried out, and keep them in a spot with plenty of light. If the temperature at home is too low, you can put a plastic bag over it to keep it warm, poke a few holes in the bag for ventilation, and then wait until spring to resume normal care.
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Don't throw away the plastic bags from shopping. Slip one over your snake plant and it will spend the winter nice and warm.