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Austin

I just got this snake plant a 2 weeks ago and the edges were all green, and hearing that they donā€™t need much water. However, every week I pick up the pot feels very light. Iā€™ve top watered the first time and bottom watered the second time. I checked the roots and there seems to be growth and itā€™s not mushy, but is this showing signs of thirst or too much water. I picked this one up from Loweā€™s and it was drenched in water. Been giving it enough sun and room temp is around 70-72.

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  1. SWDK

    They seem to be fast growers I got one from Home Depot it does the exact same but looks good in my eyes. Iā€™ll take a pic nd post tomorrow here.

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    • Austin

      I see thank you!

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    • SWDK

      Sorry it took me forever to post this plant šŸŖ“ BUT lol here is the one I had as a mid plant.

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  2. Eva

    I think itā€™s fine that the pot is light, it means itā€™s dried out but thatā€™s what these plants are used to. I think of it like them living in a desert - itā€™s going to dry out completely and then there will be an occasional deluge of rain to drench it. I follow Plantaā€™s watering schedule for mine and itā€™s thriving and shooting out loads of new leaves and pups. Iā€™ve accidentally left it for over a month with no water and it has been fine. When I do water it, I water it very, very thoroughly, usually soaking it in a bowl for 20 minutes or so.

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    • Austin

      So even if itā€™s light, do I just ignore it for a while? Iā€™m just worried that these dry edges means itā€™s been thirsty as it did absorb pretty quickly when I bottom watered. The centers have been growing very fast and fine.

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    • Eva

      It looks to me as though the edges are softening through overwatering rather than drying out. The water being absorbed quickly just means that the soil is thirsty rather than the plant itself. The fact itā€™s been growing in the centre is a good sign! See what Planta has to say about frequency and try and give it a little longer between waterings and youā€™ll both be fine Iā€™m sure! ā˜ŗļø

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    • Austin

      Thanks so much for your help Eva!

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    • Eva

      My pleasure! ā˜ŗļø

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  3. Kingbetes

    Got the plant 2 weeks ago and it was drenched, and youā€™ve watered twice since? Definitely too much! I water mine monthly

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    • Austin

      Ah, I see! Would the edges being dry be because Iā€™ve been watering too much? The babies in the middle are green and growing. I stick my finger each week and the soil is usually around 90% dry except around roots in middle.

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