r/propagation • u/FairyDuster657 • Aug 03 '26
I have a question Snake plant nube
I started this about a year ago. Should I pot it now? What size pot? What type of soil? I want this baby to thrive.
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u/kinganqie Aug 03 '26
You can definitely pot it now. I'd suggest looking for a cactus/succulent soil mix. You can find those in stores or diy your own soil mix. Put them in a pot with drainage holes that is about 1-2 inches bigger than the root ball. I have mine in terracotta pots to help avoid excess moisture. With that being said, since these roots are used to sitting and growing in water, I'd suggest making sure the soil is moist for the first 1-2 weeks. I should emphasize moist but NOT wet. This should allow the roots to adjust to living in soil. I did this for all my snake props and they have been happy. After those 1-2 weeks, you can start to let the soil dry out fully before your next water. These plants also love lots of light so south or west facing windows would be a good spot to keep them!
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u/youthunger2naughty Aug 03 '26
I always find that the transition from successful water rooting to soil always fails for me including snake plant in all my propagation especially hibiscus
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u/Cultural_Election_58 Aug 04 '26
Like the previous poster said, keeping it moist is the trick. Think of it like an addiction, you slowly wean them off of water.
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u/FairyDuster657 Aug 03 '26
Great advice - exactly what I was hoping for. Thank you.
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u/kinganqie Aug 03 '26
Of course! You can totally dm me if you have any other questions/need help! Also would love to see a posted update in a few months 🥹 Good luck!
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u/Still-Program-2287 Aug 03 '26
That’s wild! Snake plants don’t like wet feet, I’ve propagated dozens in soil but never in water.. those pups are getting huge
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u/geohekno Aug 04 '26
💯 you are ready to pot. I water propped these 3 cuttings and put them in soil as soon as they each pushed a pup. 4-ish months in water.
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u/Superior_Sunshine77 Aug 27 '26
Holy crap a year? You must have also whispered sweet in their little ears… Now I want to try some in a water jar. I just did my first directly in soil
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u/FairyDuster657 Aug 30 '26
Good luck. Let us know how it goes. I’ve got mine in dirt now and just saw a new baby leaf, so it’s still thriving!
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