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Posted 1M ago by @GoodAlicesundew

When should I transfer my plant to a bigger pot? It’s in ...

#Dracaena
Last watered 2 days ago
If you see roots coming out of the bottom or even at the top above the soil. These guys are slow growers.
@GoodAlicesundew Hi Courtney 😊 Your plant tag says that it's in a pot without drainage? If so you're going to need to repot it pretty soon in some Succulent Soil. Snake plants like to dry out before watering. They have rhizomes that store water which allows them to go a longer period of time without water. With no drainage holes it holds on to water which could cause root rot and will be the demise of your plant all together.
@princesspitstop thanks so much!
@Ninabeena thank you!
@princesspitstop how big of a pot should I transfer It to?
@GoodAlicesundew The general rule is to go up in size 1–2 inches larger in diameter than the current pot. Measure the pot by placing a ruler on one side of the top of the pot to the other. Repot preferably into a terracotta pot. They are porous and they allow excess water to evaporate, which prevents overwatering and root rot better than plastic or glazed ceramic. Just as long as there are drainage holes that's the main thing. If all you have is plastic or glazed ceramic though it's fine just make sure that the pot isn't deeper than it is wide. Repotting into a much larger pot can cause root rot because it takes longer for the soil to dry out leaving a moist environment for the plant.
@GoodAlicesundew Snake plants are native toΒ dry, rocky regions in West and Central Africa, as well as parts of Southern Asia. Places where it can go a while in between rain fall. However when it does rain it RAINS. So they are used to going long periods of time without water, so when you do water it water it thoroughly until you see water coming out of the bottom of the pot. Remember to let the soil completely dry out before watering again. Use a chopstick or wooden skewer to check by sticking it directly down into the soil if the stick comes back with soil on it or you see any kind of wetness color change to the stick come back in a few days and check it again. It's always best to underwater than over water. Even if the app tells you that it's time, think of the app as a reminder but you always need to check to make sure that your plant needs water before you blindly water it. πŸ˜πŸ‘
@princesspitstop wow! Thank you so much! This may be the first plant I don’t kill 🀣
@GoodAlicesundew YAY! That's the goal!! πŸ˜πŸ‘ Haha!