10 Common Snake Plant Problems and How to Fix Them

04.07.2023 - 14:59 / balconygardenweb.com

The best way to maintain Sansevieria (Dracaena trifasciata) at the top of its health is to keep it away from all the potential issues. If you are unsure about the troubles this plant can face, here’s an exclusive list of the Common Snake Plant Problems and How to Fix Them.

If you notice mushy and brown roots during repotting, this can be due to overwatering and fungal infection. Waterlogged condition decreases the oxygen concentration in soil, barring the roots from absorbing the essential nutrients for plant growth.

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When a plant goes through stress, its leaves curl inward or outward. This might be due to too much sun exposure, shrimp infestations, under or over watering, root rot, and transplant shock. All these can be taken care of quickly with preventive measures.

How to Fix this Issue:

This can be due to many things–Overwatering, low light, and harsh sun exposure. Pests are also the reason behind brown spots and yellow leaves.

How to Fix this Issue:

Overwatering is one of the biggest reasons for falling leaves in a snake plant. The foliage begins to mush at the base, wrinkles, and falls over.

Sometimes tall growth of leaves can also be the reason behind their fall. Also, keeping this plant in the dark for a long time leads to this condition.

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Use of hard water, too much fertilization, sudden changes in climate, immediate temperature change, extreme temperatures, and exposure to frost are the reasons behind brown tips or spots:

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Soft mushy leaves are a common sign of overwatering that causes root rot, leaf fall, and too much moisture in the foliage resulting in a mushy texture.

This problem can also arise if your pot has no drainage holes or the growing medium is