Dehydration?
My snake plant in my office is getting wrinkly.. is this a sign of dehydration? I’ve been very reluctant to water because of my history with overwatering snake plants. He gets 12 hours under a grow light a day. My office tends to be warm, about 80 degrees (not by choice) with low humidity, roughly 23%. With the pups, I’m not sure if he needs more water or not? He’s in a very chunky mix. What should I do?? #HappyPlants #SnakePlant #SnakePlantSquad #help #SucculentLove #
Last watered 1 year ago
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Hi 👋 @UberDerenmensis I’d say it’s underwatered. Especially given that it’s getting plenty of light, in a warm office with very low humidity. First check to be sure the soil is dry because overwatering can cause wrinkles too (but with yellowing leaves). If he’s dried out I’d run some water thru the pot 1st from the top to flush the soil, then give him a little bottom water soak for about 5-10 minutes. One thing to consider is soil can become hydrophobic if dry for a long time and it won’t absorb water right way. I had that happen with a snake 🪴. I didn’t realize at first that the water was just flowing through! Check the soil to be sure it absorbed the water
@UberDerenmensis oops forgot to drop this link from The Spruce on wrinkled 🐍🪴🌱🥰 https://www.thespruce.com/snake-plant-leaves-curling-7556572
I'm repeating the others, but yes, he's thirsty. The light he's getting is wonderful, but does mean more frequent watering than one stuck in a low light environment (aka- surviving but suffering). Once the soil is dry but not parched is when to water, enough to get some drainage but not so much it won't soak back in. If it's pulling away from the pot, the soil is too dry. Splits in the leaves are good indications of too much water.
They do very well with out grow lights & just a little water, depending on your pot size , remember it’s better to under water your snake plant than to over-water it.