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I am definitely not good with houseplants but I thought that with my sporadic watering habits a snakeplant would survive fairly well. For over a year it has been fine but recently it has been developing holes in the leaves, areas along the edges seeming to dry up and some of the smaller leaves at the base of the plant dying completely. I know that it probably needs to be repotted since it is about three feet tall but I am not sure about soil. From outside or potting soil? (This plant has never been outside) I have been able to find very little useful information about diseases of snake plant (sometimes called "mother-in-law's tongue, I think)on the internet so I hope that someone can help. Thanks!
Plants: 1 | From: NC | Registered: Jun 2003
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Will Creed
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This plant has a reputation as surving anything. In fact, it doesn't tolerate overwatering and repotting well at all. In addition, in reduced light, it tends to fall apart after a year or two.
My guess is that yours has not had enough light and probably has been watered too often. In reduced light, this plant should not be watered more than once per month.
Unfortunately, once the leaves start to die back, there is little that can be done to save it. Increasing the light and decreasing the water frequency may help prolong its useful light, however.
Don't even think about repotting it in this precarious state!
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