Method and Skills for Planting and Cultivating Snake Plant
An article about the methods and skills for planting snake plants, as well as a brief introduction to the cultivation techniques of snake plants in the field of green plants and flowers, will be introduced by the editor of the website for netizens.
Introduction: How to care for snake plants? Lazy care is recommended, focusing on three things, and they will continuously sprout lateral buds with thick and lush green leaves!
Snake plants are very drought-resistant and easy to care for, making them a perfect lazy person's plant. They are not demanding, have no strict soil requirements, and are not particular about light. Moreover, their leaves are quite beautiful, with various sizes and patterns.
Snake plants can be kept in areas with more light or in indoor living rooms with less light, and they will grow silently. Common types of snake plants include golden edge snake plant, silver vein snake plant, white jade snake plant, spoon leaf snake plant, taller snake plants, or shorter and sturdier ones, all of which are very easy to care for.
Sometimes, even if you forget about them for many days, they will continue to grow secretly and become more and more vigorous, producing many lateral buds and new leaves in the potting soil. However, some friends say that the snake plants they care for always grow poorly and are prone to root and leaf rot.
So, how exactly should snake plants be cared for and managed? What can be done to make them grow rapidly and fill the pot?
In fact, snake plants do not require too meticulous management. With rough and carefree care, they are more likely to grow vigorously, with more leaves that are thicker, more robust, and aesthetically pleasing.
1. Potting soil is important, avoid using large pots
Their root systems are shallow and do not require large or deep pots. The roots are not very developed, so they are afraid of waterlogging. Therefore, the soil used must have good drainage, be loose and breathable, and it's better if it's fertile.
Snake Plant Planting Method and Skills
The soil can be a mixture of decomposed leaf soil, some river sand, and garden soil, and you can also add some cake fertilizer. Don't apply too much fertilizer at once. Only when the soil is not sticky or compacted can the roots grow better and more smoothly.
2. Watering should be minimal
Don't pay too much attention to watering. For friends who like to water their potted plants frequently, you must control the urge to water. Don't water them at will. In fact, you can ignore their existence for many days and only water them when you remember.
In summer, do not water too much, especially if kept indoors. During high temperatures in summer, water once every ten to fifteen days. In winter, when temperatures are low, water even less, once every one or two months, and be careful not to overwater. There's no need to water thoroughly; just a small amount of water is sufficient.