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title: "The leaves getting soft and one or two have become this, I watered…"
description: "The leaves getting soft and one or two have become this, I watered three days ago when I got it (it’s new and my first plant) maybe I didn’t water it enough??"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/7geYSp0VHnQoYUGAOq8M1h"
community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Purri"
published: "2025-10-17T12:00:37.513119Z"
language: "en"
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# The leaves getting soft and one or two have become this, I watered…

_Posted by Purri on 2025-10-17_

The leaves getting soft and one or two have become this, I watered three days ago when I got it (it’s new and my first plant) maybe I didn’t water it enough??

![Attachment 1 of 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/_pJqeYtj0elOtjM33ALzZr9Tcl9h0Hr-IoSSWO_RcQI/Tr0m8igiSOeY6lCg8UYqCA.webp?size=large)

![Attachment 2 of 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/_pJqeYtj0elOtjM33ALzZr9Tcl9h0Hr-IoSSWO_RcQI/hp_kf8C7Rd6K_3jITuzGAQ.webp?size=large)

## 2 comments

### LadyTenorJD commented on 2025-10-17

No. That plant can hold water. Do not water it again for a few weeks. Soil shoukd basically be completely dry before watering again. You might be overwatering. When I first started out, I killed a common snake plant that everyone says is good for beginners. I overwatered him! The ones I have now, I've had almost 2 years and no issues. They get watered once a month if they are lucky. And they are growing...and shooting new leaves. The one you pictured I also have. Just got him a few weeks ago. He gets watered once in a blue moon. He's at my job now and living his best life on my desk. Don't overwater!

#### Purri replied on 2025-10-17

Cool cause I just got her and was just unsure if I didn’t water her enough the first time and the leaves were making me a tad nervous is all but yeah thanks, I guess I’ll wait it out.

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