Winter care for your snake plant

Keep your snake plant healthy this winter by avoiding common mistakes and providing care

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As winter rings your doorbell, make sure when you open the door, you don't let your snake plants get cold-shocked. These low-maintenance plants are known for their survival skills in various conditions, but they need some special attention too.

Things you must never do

Overwatering

Water is the most essential thing a plant needs to survive, but eventually, in winter, excess water may make the leaves of the snake plant turn mushy, soft, and soggy with yellow leaves. Overwatering can cause the roots to suffocate due to a lack of airflow. All of this turns out to be fatal to your snake plant.

To solve the issue of an overwatered snake plant, remove it from its pot and let it dry naturally. Examine the roots and trim unwanted ones, then repot it carefully and plant it in a new pot. Snake plants should be watered only once a month in winter for them to grow healthily.

Avoid exposure to extreme temperatures