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Few houseplants are as popular and well-known assnake plants.
The moonshine snake plant is no exception.
It can tolerate a range of different growing conditions and is known for being hardy and drought-tolerant.
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In fact, snake plants are actually considered to besucculentsdue to their water storage capabilities.
While it is also rare to seesnake plants flower indoors, it is possible.
That being said, when grown indoors the moonshine snake plant grows best with bright to medium indirect light.
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Water
Allow the soil to dry thoroughly between waterings.
The moonshine snake plant isdrought-tolerantand susceptible to root rot if overwatered.
Watering also depends on the temperature and humidity the plant is exposed to.
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When in doubt, it is always best to underwater a snake plant rather than overwater it.
Thesesnake plants can also be grown outdoorsyear-round inUSDA zones 10 and 11.
Otherwise, they should be kept indoors during cold fall and winter months.
Use a balanced all-purposehouseplant fertilizerdiluted to half-strength and apply it during watering.
Avoid fertilizing in the fall and winter when the plant is dormant.
The entire process normally takes several months, with the growth of the new pups being notoriously slow.
Heres how you propagate a moonshine snake plant.
This means it likely only needs to be repotted once every two to three years.
After repotting, return the plant to its original location.
The main disease to watch out for with this snake plant isroot rot, which usually results from overwatering.
Remove your plant from its pot immediately andcut away any leaves, stems, and roots that are rotted.
Leggy growth cant be reversed, but correcting the lighting issues will prevent it from occurring in the future.
The moonshine snake plant can grow up to around 4 feet tall.
Since it is a slow-growing variety, it will take several years before a small plant reaches this size.
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