Braided Snake Plant Care

As a general rule of thumb, one can water a snake plant once a month in winter and about every 1-2 weeks during the rest of the year. that may sound like a very less amount, but it's appropriate for these plants. In fact, during winter they can go without water even for a few months.

Remove any dying or yellowing leaves for aesthetic reasons.

Simply apply the fertilizer around the base of the plant, extending to the drip line. For vegetables, place the fertilizer in a strip parallel to the planting row. Water-soluble fertilizers are faster acting but must be applied more frequently. This method gives plants food while you water.

The partial sun generally means less than six and more than four hours of sun per day. Plants for the partial sun will do well in a location where they receive a break from the sun each day. They like the sun but will not tolerate a full day of it and need at least some shade each day.

Prefer fertile soil, preferably loose and loamy with adequate drainage.

Braided snake plants are easily propagated by offshoots that rhizomes send. Wait until your plant’s stalks grow to about 6 inches (15 cm) tall before separating plants that have grown together. Remove the rhizome near the and let it rest for a couple of days before planting.

Temperatures above 50 F are best, but it can survive cold spells. Generally, they do best in temperatures that are comfortable to humans: above 50 and below 85 F.

Pot should provide ample drainage and room for growth.

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