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?
