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title: "I’m concerned with the health of my snake plant. There are new leaves…"
description: "I’m concerned with the health of my snake plant. There are new leaves springing up and then there are dry, yellow patches on other leaves. I’m also concerned…"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Rae"
published: "2024-01-12T19:04:45.581Z"
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# I’m concerned with the health of my snake plant. There are new leaves…

_Posted by Rae on 2024-01-12_

I’m concerned with the health of my snake plant. There are new leaves springing up and then there are dry, yellow patches on other leaves. I’m also concerned with the big leaves bending and breaking. This is my first plant so any advice is welcome!

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## 3 comments

### Tt commented on 2024-01-12

I’m not sure but I only water my snake plant once a month so maybe you’re overwatering

### letsfindjoy commented on 2024-01-12

Looks like overwatering. Snake plants do best if you neglect them honestly. Wait until the soil is dry at least past 1-2 knuckles of your finger.

#### letsfindjoy replied on 2024-01-13

Yes but I’ve found with plantas once a month reminder and checking to make sure it’s dry with my finger has ensured my snake is thriving as I don’t do the bamboo stick to the bottom thing :)

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