4 common mistakes in caring for snake plants in autumn; if not corrected, they can easily kill the plant
Today I'm going to introduce autumn care for snake plants. The editor has recently become obsessed with growing snake plants. They are tough and easy to care for, but autumn is their peak growing season, so we need to avoid the following mistakes. Let's take a look together!
The first is compacted soil. During the growing season, snake plants easily produce a cluster of small pups. At this time, if your snake plant's soil is too compacted or too hard, its small buds won't be able to push through. We can repot the snake plant, or loosen the soil manually.
The second is long-term exposure to light. Many friends think that since it is already autumn, and snake plants need light, they leave the snake plant in the sun all day. But the autumn heat is not over yet, so it cannot be exposed to strong sun for long periods. At least the midday sun still cannot be tolerated, otherwise the leaves will dry out and turn white.
The third is overwatering. Snake plants should be watered in moderation. You cannot water too frequently just because it has reached the peak growing season. Watering too frequently will cause root rot. You should still water thoroughly only after the soil has dried out, and proper water control can also stimulate its growth. When watering, also avoid getting water on the leaves, otherwise the leaves will easily develop spots and rot.
Lastly, there is fertilizing. Snake plants grow quickly in autumn and need sufficient nutrients. Friends who keep saying that their snake plants grow slowly and do not grow can take advantage of the autumn growing season to fertilize them. In addition, depending on the size of the pot, you can bury a few cooked soybeans in the pot, and the snake plant will grow more lushly.
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