If you’re looking to propagate your snake plant also known as Sansevieria you’re in luck! Snake plants are very easy to propagate from cuttings or by division and they will quickly fill out a space in your home. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to get snake plant to produce pups.
1. Choose a healthy snake plant with thick fleshy leaves. Sansevieria propagate best from leaf cuttings so you’ll want to make sure your plant is healthy and has plenty of leaves to spare.
2. Cut a leaf into 2-3 inch sections making sure each section has at least one node. Nodes are the small bumps on the stem of the leaf where new leaves will sprout.
3. Place the leaf cuttings in a well-draining potting mix and water lightly.
4. Put the pot in a bright indirect light location and keep the soil moist but not soggy.
5. In 4-6 weeks you should see new leaves sprouting from the nodes on the leaf cuttings. Once the new plants are a few inches tall you can transplant them into their own pots.
That’s all there is to it! With a little patience you’ll soon have a whole crop of new snake plants to enjoy.
How do you get a snake plant to produce pups?
By cutting the main stalk at the node just above where you want the pup to form.
How often should you water a snake plant?
Allow the soil to dry out between watering.
Water about once every 3-4 weeks.
What kind of potting mix should you use for a snake plant?
A well-draining mix such as cactus or succulent potting mix.
Should you fertilize a snake plant?
Fertilize every other month during the spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted by half.
What kind of light does a snake plant need?
Snake plants do best in bright indirect light but can also tolerate low light conditions.
What is the ideal temperature for a snake plant?
Snake plants prefer warm temperatures between 60-85 degrees Fahrenheit.
How often should you repot a snake plant?
Repot every 2-3 years or as needed.
Should you mist a snake plant?
No snake plants do not like high humidity.
What is the best way to propagate a snake plant?
By division or by taking leaf cuttings.
What pests or diseases do snake plants commonly suffer from?
scale mealybugs spider mites and root rot.
What is the lifespan of a snake plant?
Snake plants can live for many years with proper care.
What is the symbolism associated with snake plants?
Snake plants are said to represent good fortune rebirth and health.
What is the native habitat of a snake plant?
Snake plants are native to Africa.
What other names does a snake plant go by?
A snake plant is also known as a mother-in-law’s tongue or viper’s bowstring hemp.
What is the principle behind growing a snake plant in water?
The plant will grow new roots in water which will help to support the plant and help it to thrive.
