A premium plant food such as Pennington UltraGreen All Purpose Plant Food 10-10-10 fed once each spring gives your snake plant the primary, secondary and micronutrients it needs.
When choosing a fertilizer for your Snake Plant, look for a balanced NPK ratio around 10-10-10. Liquid fertilizer is a great choice for fertilizing Snake Plants because it is easy to dilute.
If you prefer fertilizing, then an organic all-purpose houseplant food would be fine. Just be sure to fertilize in the spring and/or summer, twice at the most. Snake Plants aren't that needy. You don't want to fertilize Houseplants in late fall or winter because that's their time for rest.
We recommend Scotts Osmocote Cacti & Succulent Potting Mix. This particular potting mix will provide a steady supply of nutrients to the Snake Plant, and is at the right consistency to allow air and moisture to flow around the roots.
Snake plants can benefit from being fed coffee grounds because they contain lots of nitrogen which may assist these beneficial plants throughout the growing season. Coffee grounds can also increase soil acidity but must be diluted before use.
Ideally a dose of Seaweed extract at the change of the seasons will help increase the plants immunity and encourage root activity. Don't feed during winter – like us the plants want to hibernate, reward them with a couple of good feeds or liquid fertiliser and seaweed extract once spring hits (eg Natrasol or Seasol).
What is the Best Soil Mix for Snake Plants? The best soil for snake plants is fast-draining and slightly acidic, with a pH between 5.5-7.5 potting soil.
Plant your snake plant in a container with Miracle-Gro® Cactus, Palm & Citrus Potting Mix. Water when the top 2 to 3 inches of soil are dry. Feed with Miracle-Gro® Succulent Plant Food.
Water from the bottom of the pot, if possible. This encourages the roots to grow downward and deep, helping to stabilize the thick, tall leaves. During the winter, while the plant isn't actively growing, water less often than you would in spring and summer.
Your Snake Plant only needs to be watered fortnightly, allowing its soil to completely dry out between waterings to prevent overwatering and root rot. During the winter months feel free to only water your snake plant once a month if the soil is still moist after 2 weeks.
Snake Plant Watering
They thrive on neglect. Water only when the soil is nearly dry. The quickest way to kill a snake plant is through overwatering. Before you think it's time to water, check the soil with your finger.
Because snake plants don't grow much, they don't require a lot of fertilizer. Use cactus or all-purpose houseplant fertilizer during the growing season. During the winter months, fertilizer isn't necessary.
Fertilizer: Snake plant care doesn't require a lot of fertilizer. You can feed the plant once or twice a year with a houseplant fertilizer. Follow the directions on the package of the product you're using.
No, snake plants do not need deep pots. In fact, they prefer wide, shallow containers to help promote proper drainage and discourage root rot. Make sure you choose a pot that is at least two inches wider in diameter than its current size to give the roots adequate space to develop and expand.
They also need well-draining potting soil such as cactus soil, since moisture retention can cause root rot and is one of the main causes of death for this plant. We hope this guide on how to repot a snake plant has provided some essential tips and tricks to keeping your indoor houseplant thriving.
Snake plants don't mind being overcrowded in a pot, but they do eventually need to be repotted.
Wettasoil your gardens, lawns and pot plants, then nurse your sick plants back to health with Seasol. This plant tonic, encourages plants to grow new roots and as autumn approaches you will be amazed how quickly your sick plants come back to life. You can't overdose on Seasol.
The best type of water for your Snake Plant is room-temperature, filtered water. If you do not have filtered water, you can fill your watering can and let it sit out overnight or for a few days so that some of the chemicals in the tap water will evaporate.
I wouldn't recommend repotting one in straight potting soil because it could be too heavy. Add pumice, perlite or pebbles to up the ante on the drainage & aeration factors.
You can put a bit of vinegar in as well when you clean the leaves; the vinegar protects the snake plant against bugs and the shine of the leaves is restored, with brighter and livelier color.
You can spray your flower's leaves with a diluted milk/water spray or pour the same mixture into the soil. It is not recommended to pour the mixture directly from the jug into your plant, nor is it advisable to use whole fat or any kind of sweetened milk.
Can You Water Plants with Coffee? Plants that like coffee grounds also respond well to watering with coffee liquid. However, it is a fairly strong fertilizer, so this watering should not be done more than once a week. To prepare the mixture, boil the coffee and pour one and a half times as much water.