Snake Plant Problems Leaves Curling On Mother-In-Law's Tongue

The most likely cause of leaves curling on mother in law's tongue and other varieties of snake plant is an infestation of thrips. ... This is the result of the pest feeding on the leaves. Thrips can harm and even kill your plant, but these pests may also pass on viral infections, so treating it is essential.

Why is my snake plant curling?
What does an overwatered snake plant look like?
Do snake plants curl?
How do you know when your snake plant is dying?
How do you fix an overwatered snake plant?
Should I mist my snake plant?
Should I cut brown tips off snake plant?
Should I cut the droopy leaves off my snake plant?
How do I know if my snake plant is healthy?
How do you know when your snake plant needs water?
What is the best fertilizer for snake plant?
How do you save a dying snake plant?

Why is my snake plant curling?

Curling can occur when the plant is underwatered and left dry for too long. Your Sansevieria is very drought-tolerant, but that doesn't mean you can forget about it completely. Be sure you're not over or underwatering your plant. Keep a consistent watering schedule–water when the top 50% of the soil is dry.

What does an overwatered snake plant look like?

Soggy or Mushy leaves

This is the most common sign of an overwatered snake plant. ... So, it can store water within its leaves for future usage. But if you are supplying water more than it can handle, the snake leaves will look soggy or mushy. You may also find mold on the leaves or the leaves wrinkling.

Do snake plants curl?

In fact, overwatering snake plants is one of the most common ways people kill them! However, snake plants still need some water to get by. If you forget to water them for a month or so, the leaves will start to curl in an attempt to conserve moisture. If the plant is dehydrated, leaves will look curly, wrinkly, or dry.

How do you know when your snake plant is dying?

Symptoms. Visible on the roots first causing them to turn brown and mushy — classic signs of rot. As root rot progresses leaves turn yellow, wilt, or droop and then become mushy as well. Once symptoms are visible in the leaves the problem may be past the point of rectifying, endangering the entire plant.

How do you fix an overwatered snake plant?

Repot the plant in a new pot with a drainage dish. Use new potting medium at a mixture of three parts peat to one part potting soil. Water thoroughly, discard any water left in the drainage dish after about an hour and only water again when the top 2 inches of soil are dry.

Should I mist my snake plant?

Snake plants should not be misted at all. Being succulents, they prefer to remain dry. If we mist our snake plant, it is likely to make the foliage wet, resulting in root rot and pest problems in them. Snake plants thrive in average humidity levels ranging between 40-50%, and we must help the plant maintain the same.

Should I cut brown tips off snake plant?

One important tip we have to share is that you should never cut off the brown tips. Whilst this is usually fine for a lot of houseplants, this could cause more damage to your snake plant's leaves as they are very prone to scarring.

Should I cut the droopy leaves off my snake plant?

Cut back all drooping leaves: they will not revive after you repot it, but new growth will be upright.

How do I know if my snake plant is healthy?

Look for dark green leaves to make sure your sansevieria is healthy. Dark leaves on a snake plant indicate that it is healthy and well-nourished. Leaves that have a yellowish tinge on the outer edge of the leaves or leaves that are pale and floppy could indicate that the plant is dying.

How do you know when your snake plant needs water?

Snake plant care requires minimal effort. To keep the plant looking its best, water when the soil dries out. The best way to tell when your plant needs watering is to touch the soil every week. When the first inch of the soil feels dry, it's time to water.

What is the best fertilizer for snake plant?

How to Grow a Snake Plant

Place plants in low light or bright, indirect light.
Plant your snake plant in a container with Miracle-Gro® Cactus, Palm & Citrus Potting Mix.
Water when the top 2 to 3 inches of soil are dry.
Feed with Miracle-Gro® Succulent Plant Food.

How do you save a dying snake plant?

Once you've inserted all the leaves, put the pot in a warm spot in your house with good, but not direct light. (A North facing window works well.) Keep the mix moist, but not wet. If the roots are in too dry of an environment they will shrivel and die, but too much water isn't good either.