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Location: canada bc
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i don't think my snake plant is over or underwatered......why does it lean? should i snip it?
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Posts: 185
Location: Newfoundland, Canada
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If its leaning perhaps its growing fairly large, or its could be elongating with weaker leaves due to limited light exposure. Explain further if this doesn't help
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Rank: Newbie
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Location: canada bc
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so i want to snip it up. what are your thoughts?
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Joined: 2/22/2010
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Location: Newmarket, On Canada
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Could it be leaning because it is growing toward the light source. Try turning the pot every once in awhile.
Just a thought.
Keep it green!
Green is the prime color of the world, and that from which its loveliness arises ~ PEDRO CALDERON DE LA BARCA
fitmom68
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Snake Plants have an undeserved reputation as being tough to kill and able to survive in low light. In fact, in low/medium light they hold up fine for about a year (hence their reputation), but then leaves start to lean and flop and slowly die back. This happens because the roots have deteriorated due to lack of good light and are no strong enough to support the leaves. Watering too often or too deeply and using a pot that is too large will also contribute to this deterioration of the root system. All too often, the process is too far advanced by the time the symptoms show up and the plant is hard to save. At a minimum, you have to move it to a very sunny location for the plant to have a chance to slowly recover. Make sure the soil dries deep into the pot before watering. Do not repot or fertilize it. Sometimes you can correct leaning or flopping leaves by encircling soft string around all of the leaves at the base. Pull the string tight and the stronger leaves will help support the leaners. Any of the leaves can be cut back at any time if it helps the plant's overall appearance. Contact me for a free copy of my article on Snake Plant care.
Will Creed wcreed@HorticulturalHelp.comMy website
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Location: canada bc
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thank you thank you! for the info.
i thought it was me.
i read that it's 'hard to kill' and took a blow to my ego.
okay good, i'm still perfect. ;)
anyway, these are the conditions it's under:
-fluorescent office light
-no real sunlight
-planter is one size too big
if i snip it up, those same shoots will still grow from below right?
and i really want to replant it deeper in the pot with less soil. the soil is a bit moist and has been for a few weeks. but you say not to :(
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Nope, not your fault! Without lots of natural light, your Snake Plant really has no future. Snipping will have no effect on future growth, although you are not likely to see any new growth at this point, regardless. It can't do any harm to un-pot your plant and examine the roots. I suspect you will find very few, if any, healthy roots. It's a good learning experience to see what root rot can do! You might consider taking some healthy leaf cuttings and propagating them in small, shallow pots filled with a porous potting mix of peat moss and Perlite. However, unless you can provide lots of natural light, that would be a waste of time. Sorry I cannot be more positive for you. All plant species have some natural limitations and you have run up against the limitations of the supposedly indestructible Snake Plant. ~Will
Will Creed wcreed@HorticulturalHelp.comMy website
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