Pot for Snake Plant?
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Comments (9)Hi Pirate Girl, Thanks for the IMO & IME slang. I don't think you are rude, just expressing your opionion. I appreciate your input. Re: your statement, "I don't wish to be rude Melba, but given how you recount your history since 1970, is that to say you can't grow, change or learn new & better ways of doing things?" Beleive me, in most aspects of my life, I am a very detailed & analytical person. Before retiring, I received several promotions because of "my attention to detail & analytical abilities". (my kids & and some others feel I am too detailed, but are appreciative when I provide a thought that only "I" would come up with.) My history with plants since 1970 is NOT doing the same thing since that time. I have tried many new & different (&sometimes better) methods of transplanting, many types of soil, bought several books, plus some of my own ideas. In the long run, I have not eliminated my problem, but My own ideas (clear pots, shallow pots) have worked the best/longest for me. As I have gotten older, I realize I function better with hard-copy info vs flip-back-and-forth online instructions, and sometimes need to observe something being done. I think if I had a good plant "buddy" & could observe their methods, I might solve most of my repotting problems. I sometimes wonder if I am not like some cooks. Many can cook everything perfectly every time... while others (using the same recipe) can never get the recipe to turn out the same way twice. Thanks, Melba...See MoreSnake plant rotting?
Comments (6)hahaha purple. you funny. i took pics cuz i knew without pictures, my post would be next to moot. :) thank you so much for the replies! I have other snake plant, few leaves plus one new leaf sprouting nicely, on the other side of french door (no, the door isnt entry to outside or whatever, just to cinema room). That another plant was split from my mother's big snake plant at her home, not from Wal-Mart. The lighting is very poor in the area, but that is why I chose the snake plant.. The snake plant is supposedly to do great in poor lighting areas. Did I get that information wrong? My mother's snake plant did fine in the similar lighting condition at my mother's house so I don't think its a factor in rotting. I will go ahead and cut the bad leaves and put in the bigger pot. Hope that will help. I needed some plants that can go few weeks without watering, because I go to the Netherlands a lot. Actually, I will leave on next week for a month to see my husband there. And yes, I am in Norfolk, VA but none of snake plants are sitting outside. I am in the process of putting the other tough plants that can stand Norfolk's heat and insane storms throughout the summer, so it will be less maintenance work for me on my front yard. So far, I have gigantic elephant ears, cannas, two queen palms, and two banana plants. It is gonna look nice for a surprise welcome home party when I come back, with my husband and his cat. haha =D and yes Norfolk indeed had a lot of rain lately. Yesterday, Norfolk was the only city in the Hampton Roads that had over 3 inches of rain, while all other cities had up to only one inch and half. I guess I am free from watering the garden for the rest of week! Again, thank you and I will keep you all updated in a month with the result. This post was edited by norfolkgardener on Tue, Jul 23, 13 at 13:19...See Moreplant for dark bathroom
Comments (7)Is sounds as if it is quite dark in that location. It may work better to purchase two plants. Put one on the bench, and the other in a location with better growing conditions. Then switch the two plants every week or so. Snake plants have a fairly slow growth rate, and their upright foliage won't droop during the dark period. But they won't go into the decline that would happen if you left a single plant under insufficient-light conditions for too long....See Moresansevierias/snake plant repotting disaster
Comments (1)There are many different kinds of sansevierias. All prefer light soil mixes and to be kept dry in winter. I assume yours in indoors. Dig as much potting soil as possible from around the roots. Then, I would just mix perlite in with the potting soil, put the mixture around the rootball and press down firmly to pack the soil. Put the pot on wire rack-something that will allow the water to drain through the soil completely, then pour tepid water on your sans until water is draining through. If soil washes down too far and exposes the roots, just add more of the soil/perlite mix. Do not water again until the soil is very dry. Keep your sans in as much light as is available for your siruation. Sans like bright light but will live in darker areas, too. Johanna...See MoreTiffany, purpleinopp Z8b Opp, AL
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