Browning leaves. What's going on?
#Dracaena I thought it was bruising from the store or something but it's definitely escalated. Should I remove the worst part? Is it something I may be doing or not doing to cause this?
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I agree with everyone else ð
That soil looks very peat-heavy. Peat holds onto moisture, so not what you want for your snake plant. I'd recommend either getting soil specifically made for succulents, or getting a bag of perlite or pumice and adding it to regular potting soil (I do 1 part perlite/pumice to 3-4 parts potting soil). Snake plants also do best in terracotta pots because they allow the soil to dry out faster.
When you pull the plant out of its pot, check the roots for any rot (they should be orange or white, like in the pic). Trim off any roots that are a darker color or mushy, along with any mushy leaves. Once you re-pot, find somewhere with plenty of *indirect* light (direct sun can burn the leaves). And ONLY water when the soil has completely dried out, which can be anywhere from every 2-6 weeks depending on a variety of factors (such as pot type and temperature). ð
That soil looks very peat-heavy. Peat holds onto moisture, so not what you want for your snake plant. I'd recommend either getting soil specifically made for succulents, or getting a bag of perlite or pumice and adding it to regular potting soil (I do 1 part perlite/pumice to 3-4 parts potting soil). Snake plants also do best in terracotta pots because they allow the soil to dry out faster.
When you pull the plant out of its pot, check the roots for any rot (they should be orange or white, like in the pic). Trim off any roots that are a darker color or mushy, along with any mushy leaves. Once you re-pot, find somewhere with plenty of *indirect* light (direct sun can burn the leaves). And ONLY water when the soil has completely dried out, which can be anywhere from every 2-6 weeks depending on a variety of factors (such as pot type and temperature). ð
