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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    February 1, 2018
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    These are sensitive to overwatering. This is most likely the cause. It is necessary to make sure that they are pretty dry between watering. Now, if it is an old plant then this is normal. Just remove any old growth, and even start new plants from the tips of the leaves. Here is an article that will give you more information on the care of this: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/snake-plant/snake-plant-care.htm

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    BushDoctor on
    February 3, 2018
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    Yes, they will flower under the right conditions. Here is an article for more information on the plant: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/snake-plant/snake-plant-care.htm

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    February 22, 2018
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    Browning of leaf tips is most likely a result of overwatering or inconsistent watering.

    Water the plant evenly. Not to wet or not to dry, extremes can be damaging to the plant.
    Here is a link to help refresh you on the care requirements.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/snake-plant/snake-plant-care.htm

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    March 3, 2018
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    Yes, your plant has flowered!
    Here is an article with more information.
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/snake-plant/flowers-of-a-sansevierias-mother-in-laws-tongue.htm

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  • Answered by
    WillCreed on
    February 26, 2018
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    When Snake Plants are appropriately potbound, they stand upright on their own. When they are not potbound, they tend to lean or flop. If yours is leaning, then in does not need repotting. It may need more light or it may need better watering, but moving it to a larger pot will do more harm than good. Snakes plants need to dry out quickly after watering and a large pot will prevent that from happening.

    Adding more soil to the top of the rootball for added support will cause the leaves to rot, so don't try that either. Focus on improving the light and watering.

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    BushDoctor on
    February 28, 2018
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    This can be a sign that the plant needs to be repotted, just slightly lower in the next container. This is normal for an aging snake plant. When you put it in the next container, just bury it a little lower. You can cut any leaves that bend if you would like. This will not hurt it. This article will give you more information on the plant: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/snake-plant/snake-plant-care.htm

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    BushDoctor on
    April 10, 2018
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    Can you include a photo? This is usually indicative of a fungal infection. Make sure to only water when the soil is almost completely dry. These are drought tolerant, and will not tolerate being wet for too long. You can replace 1/4 of the water with peroxide the next time you water. This one time dose will kill off any infections in the soil.

    This article will give you more information on the care of these: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/snake-plant/snake-plant-care.htm

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