Are you having trouble keeping your snake plant in its pot? or are you wondering how to change the soil of your snake plant? If so, it’s probably time to buy a larger pot for your snake plant. Root-bound plants display discolored foliage, excessive roots, top-heavy growth, and wilting.
How To Change The Soil Of Your Snake Plant
The first thing you’re going to need when it’s time to start transplanting your snake plant is a larger pot. You should buy a pot that is 2-4 inches bigger than your current one to give your plant ample room.
Once your plant is in its proper container, you will need to remove it and loosen the potting mix surrounding it. The next step would be to add additional nutrients so that the indoor houseplant can thrive.
A well-draining soil or any indoor potting mix, such as Perfect Plants Succulent Soil, is best for snake plants. If you are adding new soil around your plant, make sure you pack it tightly to remove any air pockets. Soil should be filled up to the top of the container by an inch.
Adding fertilizer to your plant during the active growing season is a good idea when you’re repotting in the spring or summer. Snake plant fertilizer may be used most effectively with Perfect Plants Liquid Snake Plant Fertilizer. Your snake plant can be fertilized by adding fertilizer when watered.
It is important to follow the instructions on your preferred fertilizer for exact amounts, to avoid over-fertilizing. The snake plant can now be added back to your indoor garden once you’ve completed these steps.
When To Repot Snake Plant
Late winter or early spring is the best time to repot your house plants. You should do this during the winter when your plant is dormant and right before the growing season (spring).
Repotting indoor plants is an ideal time during this time of year, but it can be done at any time during the year. Repotting is when the roots are elongating or swaying at the top of the pot. Repotted plants should also have straight drainage holes when watering, which is a sure sign they need to be repotted. You have a root-bound snake plant.
You can test whether a plant is root-bound by pulling out its root ball and looking at how tightly its roots are wound. When removing them from their plastic pots, take care not to damage the roots. The snake plant will need to be repotted if either of these situations occurs.
What Kind Of Soil Used For Snake Plant
Someone can easily recommend X, Y, or Z brand soil to someone looking for the right soil mix. My approach will be different, however. First, we will discuss soil’s basic properties and the factors to consider when choosing a soil mix for our snake plant. In light of that, let’s first consider some basic requirements of a soil for snake plants.
- Well-drained
- Aeration
- Nutrient-rich
While choosing the soil for a snake plant, drainage is the most important aspect to consider. Plants in the “Dracaena” family are succulents such as snake plants.
These plants are native to dry regions that don’t get too much water and where the soil remains dry at all times. We can therefore conclude that snake plants prefer dry, well-drained soil. In a soggy and moist environment, your snake plant will suffer.
Aeration in the soil is second on the list of most important factors. In order for the plant’s roots to breathe, they must have sufficient space. The roots of plants can suffer from compacted soil. Therefore, the plant will grow faster as a result.
The last and most important factor to consider is the soil’s nutrients. To flourish, every plant needs some sort of nutrient. If the soil doesn’t contain the nutrients needed by the plant, the plant may not flourish will suffer. The nutrients in these foods can be thought of as vitamins and minerals for plants.
Similarly, the snake plant relies on a balance of minerals and vitamins to grow.