Your Snake Plant should be repotted with care and in this article we go over exactly how to do it. Coming from the Asparagaceae family of plants, it is a good idea to look at other types of Houseplant to make the best decision when repotting as all Houseplant plants can be repotted in similar ways.
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How to repot Snake Plant
In this guide, we’ll navigate through the essential steps of repotting Snake Plant. Let’s begin!
1: Select the appropriate time for repotting Snake Plant
When you have decided on repotting, it becomes time to make the right plan to repot Snake Plant. Try to repot during a growth phase of the plant which usually comes before bloom time (which is in Spring). Also, it is useful to know that the soil ph for Snake Plant is Slightly acidic to slightly alkaline so you can buy the right soil and get a testing kit if necessary.
2: Free your Snake Plant from its current container for repotting
How easy it is to take your Snake Plant out of the pot is up to how dry the soil is and the type of pot. This is why it is important to water in the previous step. However, with a few squeezes, bangs and maybe turning upside down, you should be able to remove your Snake Plant eventually.
3: Add your Snake Plant to its new home
The third and final step involves adding your Snake Plant in to its new home after you have removed it to complete repotting. Once done, pack in and cover the roots with Sandy, well-drained soil as this is how it grows best. Snake Plant can then be watered a final time before being left for a while to let the roots settle. It is common to have to let the roots settle like other plants that have the same roots. Sensitive Plant is a good plant to grow if you would like a similar plant.
Caring for your Snake Plant into the future
Once the repotting procedure for Snake Plant is complete, it becomes crucial to familiarize yourself with its ongoing care requirements so you can avoid having to repot again or worse, the death of your plant.
When can you expect your repotted Snake Plant to bloom?
Witnessing Snake Plant flourish after you have done the right repotting process is very satisfying. Anticipate White blooms in the Spring time and relish the sight of your Snake Plant maturing leading up to the bloom, reaching around 6 inches to 12 feet tall in native habitat depending on variety; typically 2 feet tall when grown as a houseplant. Perhaps if you really like the way your plant has grown you could grow a similar plant like Sky Plant.
Should you keep your repotted Snake Plant inside or outside?
The reality is, there isn’t always one right answer for keeping Snake Plant inside or out as temperatures change and you may be able to get away with both at different times of the year. Nonetheless, with some key pieces of information, you should be able to make an informed decision by looking at the hardiness zone that is recommended for the plant which is 9–11 (USDA). In addition to this, understanding the kind of climate that the plant is from and is used to which is West Africa.
Once the repotting process is done for your Snake Plant, what should you do?
When you repot, it’s important to make sure the repotting process is effective and your Snake Plant grows to how tall it can get in its new pot which is 6 inches to 12 feet tall in native habitat depending on variety; typically 2 feet tall when grown as a houseplant. Snake Plant should also be kept in an area where the sun exposure is ideal and it gets Sun to part shade exposure in its new home.
This shouldn’t be a big issue if you are growing your Snake Plant in the recommended area of the US which is in the hardiness zone: 9–11 (USDA). With the right care and some common sense of the fact Snake Plant is usually found in West Africa, it should grow well.
All about Snake Plant and it’s family
Your plant is from the Asparagaceae family of plants. This may not make much sense but the latin names for plants are often used to group them. It is a specific type of Houseplant so can be repotted in a similar way. Once grown, you should note that when handling Snake Plant, it is toxic to cats and dogs when interacted with.
What is Snake Plant called botanically?
Your Snake Plant may have other names you could call it. Consider the botanical and scientific names for the plants below. You may need this information when considering what soil type to buy or to get more specific on how to take care of it.
| Scientific name | Snake Plant Sansevieria trifasciata |
|---|---|
| Botanical name | Dracaena trifasciata |
For a different plant in this family, check out Spider Mums which will provide a nice contrast. Alternatively, to find a plant that is can be repotted in a similar way, maybe Scindapsus Pictus Exoticas are a good fit as they are in the same family.