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title: "My snake plant has been having a few leaves turn yellow/ brown over…"
description: "My snake plant has been having a few leaves turn yellow/ brown over the past few weeks. I usually just pull the leaves out like the one pictured but I think…"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "KCKing"
published: "2024-02-17T23:18:17.424527Z"
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# My snake plant has been having a few leaves turn yellow/ brown over…

_Posted by KCKing on 2024-02-17_

My snake plant has been having a few leaves turn yellow/ brown over the past few weeks. I usually just pull the leaves out like the one pictured but I think there’s a bigger issue happening that I should address. Should I repot the plant?

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## 2 comments

### Magneticgarden\_ commented on 2024-02-17

You may want to at least check the roots. I'd also make sure the pot you have it in isn't too large. They like to be root bound. How often are you watering? I tend to water my snake plants very infrequently. Typically every 6-12 weeks depending on how much light they are getting. 😊

#### KCKing replied on 2024-02-18

I’ll check the roots, thanks! I water once a month and add fertilizer during that one water

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