The snake plant is hard to kill, according to plant experts at The Sill.
Here’s how the set-it-and-forget-it plant thrives.
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I, for one, am a terrible plant mom.
In fact, these trusty greens are so resilient they can go up to two weeks without water.
Yes, you read that righttwoweeks without water.
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Its drought-tolerance makes it an incredibly resilient plantindoors and outdoors, she says.
Then it releases oxygenone of the end products of photosynthesisat night when the pores open.
Meaning: Its kind of a cinch to tend to.
Be careful, because too much sun will burn the leaves.
Instead, look for a sill orplant a window boxsomewhere where the sun doesnt directly stream onto the plant.
The lower the light, the less frequent watering.
Expect to water more often in brighter light, or summer, Marino advises.
And always allow the soil to dry out completely between waterings.
Pro tip: if youre nervous to overwater your snake plant, wait for the leaves to slightly wrinkle.
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Thats a sign of thirst.
Other than that, pick a pot with some good drainage to avoid water logging the roots.
These store water to help the plant survive drought in its native habitat.
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