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title: "Aloe Vera and Snake Plant Care: Beginner Questions Hi! I have a snake…"
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# Aloe Vera and Snake Plant Care: Beginner Questions Hi! I have a snake…

_Gepostet von Aurora am 2025-03-22_

Aloe Vera and Snake Plant Care: Beginner Questions Hi! I have a snake plant and an aloe vera plant—one is my mom’s that I’m trying to save, and the other I bought from Walmart. I read that snake plants are succulents like aloe vera, so I used Miracle-Gro liquid fertilizer and cactus \& succulent soil to repot them. I also checked for root rot, and they both seemed fine. I have a few concerns and questions: 1. Watering Confusion – Everything says to water when the top inch of soil is dry, but that seems too often. I did that for my aloe vera, and it started browning, so I stopped watering it. Now it’s been weeks since I watered, and it looks the same but droopy. How do I correctly determine when to water both plants? 2. Fertilizing – I used the Miracle-Gro liquid fertilizer but wasn’t sure if I did it right. I mixed some with water based on the instructions, but I feel like the amount should depend on how much water I use. How do I properly dilute and apply it? 3. Pot Size \& Cramping – I read that snake plants like to be cramped, so I left it in its original pot. My aloe vera is in a steep pot, which I read they like, but I’m unsure if it’s too big, which might be causing overwatering. Could this be affecting its health? 4. General Aloe Vera Health – My snake plant is still green and has pointy spots at the top, which I read is a sign of health and growth. But I’m wondering if I'm doing something is wrong. I've done some research and watched videos, but I’d love to hear from someone with hands-on experience to make sure I’m on the right track. Also, apologies for the repeated question and not spaced out text, this is my first time making a post and it is very weird on my phone making one.

1\. Watering Confusion – Everything says to water when the top inch of soil is dry, but that seems too often. I did that for my aloe vera, and it started browning, so I stopped watering it. Now it’s been weeks since I watered, and it looks the same but droopy. How do I correctly determine when to water both plants?

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## 2 Kommentare

### Trespence kommentierte am 2025-03-22

I’d get a moisture meter or defer to dry on both of these… very bright light but not direct sun and check their roots and give them loose soil so they can breathe and don’t have wet roots

To fertilize use a minimal amount with every water which I think makes things much easier. I use

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#### Aurora antwortete am 2025-03-22

I will try both, thank you!

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