Snake Plant Leaves Turning Yellow
Snake plant leaves turning yellow is usually an indication of a poor watering schedule, normally caused by overwatering but also just bad watering practises in general. So let’s take a look at how best to water to prevent snake plant leaves turning yellow and general care tips.
How You Should Water Your Snake Plant
Firstly, it’s important that you allow your plant to dry out between waterings. A snake plant will not do well if it’s watered too often as they are very susceptible to root rot. If you allow your plant to dry out but not to stay dry then this is usually the best balance. Once the soil is dry to the touch you can rewater your plant. It’s important not just to check the top level of soil but to insert your finger to test the moisture. Eventually you should be able to tell how dry your plant is by the weight of its pot; a wet pot will weigh significantly more than a dry pot. If you allow your plant to dry out, then leave the soil until it’s bone dry, the shock of rewatering can cause snake plant leaves to turn yellow. So try not to go from drought to deluge, and instead wait until it’s dry and then give your plant a moderate watering.
To prevent snake plant leaves turning yellow, it’s not just the watering that you need to look at but what happens to the water once it is in the pot. Once you have watered your plant you don’t want the roots to be sitting in water for the next few days as this can lead to root rot. It’s vital that water is able to move through the potting mix with ease and pass through the bottom so that the plant only takes in what it actually needs. To achieve this you need to think about two things, your potting mix and the pot you use. For the potting mix try to use a light balanced mix such as one appropriate for cacti and succulents and we would recommend adding perlite to help with aeration. Next make sure you use a pot that has a drainage hole. Terracotta pots are brilliant for snake plants as they suck the water away from the roots and into the pot itself.
If you tackle these issues then you shouldn’t have a problem with snake plant leaves turning yellow but if you’re still having issues then let us know in the comments below.
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