Snake Plant

Shade

It copes with shade and does not need a window of its own.

Rarely

Water it every few weeks and then leave it alone.

Unkillable

Forgotten for a month? It will not hold it against you.

Survives dark corners, forgotten weeks and well meant advice.

It copes with shade and does not need a window of its own. Water it every few weeks and then leave it alone.

Specifications

Plant facts

Water only every 2 to 3 weeks. Let the soil dry out fully between drinks. In winter, water even less.

It copes with shade and low light. More light gives faster growth. Avoid harsh midday sun.

Feed once or twice in summer. Repot only when roots crowd the pot, every 2 to 3 years. Use a heavy pot, since it gets top-heavy.

Soggy soil rots the roots and the leaf bases. Soft, mushy leaves mean you watered too much.

Heavy enough to survive your cat.

Tells you the truth about your watering.

A diva. Will drop leaves if you look at it.