I’m not sure what’s wrong with my snake plant 😢 it was fi...
5ft to light, indirect
4” pot without drainage
Last watered 2 weeks ago
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@YardFuscia I gotta agree with @Artonina snake plants don’t like to be watered until dry . I always pick the pot up and check the weight because of course when dry it’s lighter . Or you could get a water meter and check it then water when it’s low in the red zone about two inches deep . Good luck
A yellowing snake plant is usually a sign of stress, most commonly caused by overwatering, poor drainage, or inadequate lighting. To save it, immediately stop watering, ensure your pot has drainage holes, and trim away mushy leaves down to the base.Here is a breakdown of the primary culprits and how to fix them:Overwatering & Root Rot: This is the number one cause of yellowing. Snake plants are drought-tolerant and their soil must dry out completely between waterings. If the yellow leaves feel soft and mushy, pull the plant out of its pot to check for dark, mushy roots, which indicates root rot. Trim off the rotting roots and repot the plant in fresh, fast-draining cactus or succulent soil.Incorrect Lighting: While snake plants are famously tough, too much direct sun can scorch and bleach their leaves yellow. Alternatively, keeping them in pitch-dark corners can weaken the plant. Move your plant to an area with bright, indirect sunlight.Underwatering: Counterintuitively, a severely dehydrated plant can also develop yellow or shriveled leaves. If the leaves are turning yellow but feel crispy and dry, they need a thorough soaking.Normal Aging: If it is only the oldest, lowest leaves that are turning yellow, this is completely normal as the plant sheds older foliage to redirect energy to new growth