The season, the temperature, and the plant’s location impact a snake plants watering schedule.

Heres what it’s crucial that you know about keeping thesetropical plantshydrated.

When you water your snake plant, do so deeply so the moisture seeps down to the roots.

Watering a small snake plant in a terracotta pot with three other potted snake plants around it.

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Soil throw in

Ideally, snake plants should be planted insandy, well-draining soil.

This helps to keep excess moisture away from their roots after each watering.

Climate

Consider your region when growing snake plants.

A blue moisture meter reading “dry” in the soil of a snake plant with two other snake plants next to it.

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Consider keeping snake plants indoors in a wet climate where rainfall is common.

Potting Container

Thetype of potin which a snake plant grows also affects how often it needs water.

Similarly, a pot with drainage holes results in drier soil as it drains away excess water.

Three potted snake plants next to a bright window. Two smaller snake plants are in terracotta pots, the larger snake plant in the back is in a black plastic pot.

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They are native to areas across Africa and Southern Asia and are accustomed to intense weather.

Thanks to their water-storing capabilities, snake plants are designed to withstand periods of drought.

However, they are also more susceptible to root rot than other tropical plants and are easily overwatered.

But a few regular waterings should bring the plant back to life.

No, you should not provide additional water to your snake plants in any form.

They can also be difficult to propagate and toxic to humans and pets.

If your snake plant’s soil becomes waterlogged, drain the excess water.

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Dracaena trifasciata.North Carolina State University Extension.