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title: "I’m repotting this snake plant that had the largest two leaves die…"
description: "I’m repotting this snake plant that had the largest two leaves die off but still had smaller leaves sprouting. I took it out of the soil and found them all…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/vOLjreBcQ-OpqrHIhVSc4w/02c22JHDaTT67tN5OAfOnw"
community: "The Cactus & Succulent Circle"
author: "BooksandPlants"
published: "2026-06-02T19:24:04.967599Z"
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# I’m repotting this snake plant that had the largest two leaves die…

_Posted by BooksandPlants on 2026-06-02_

I’m repotting this snake plant that had the largest two leaves die off but still had smaller leaves sprouting. I took it out of the soil and found them all connected. Should I separate them and put them in separate pots or keep them together. I’m also worried about the orange parts of the plant being a sign of some sort of problem.

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/RZa6qjTCx7xbz5l-NVSUEetCmdZmmpU-mHgSMpyBZ-g/F_6u8WzQSXuLLpQasKxrzw.webp?size=large)

## 6 comments

### PlantsInHarlem commented on 2026-06-02

The orange is healthy! These look great. If you want single plants, then by all means separate them by cutting in between with clean shears. Otherwise, replant as planned and watch the stalks grow.

### Weeping Scarlet commented on 2026-06-02

Looks healthy to me too! The only thing I would add to the previous comment is that if you separate them they will be more likely to experience transplant shock so they might die or wilt for a while and they won’t need as much water—watering too much while they are in shock can lead to root rot, so keep a close eye on them if you separate them but they look super healthy and like they would fare well even if separated so I wouldn’t worry too much about that if you really do want to have several plants instead of just one.

#### Weeping Scarlet replied on 2026-06-02

PS I like to separate my baby plants like this out so that I can have plants to gift to people for special occasions. Just a thought ;)

#### BooksandPlants replied on 2026-06-02

I had to soak the root ball that had all of the interconnected roots, so they shouldn’t have to be watered for a long time.

#### BooksandPlants replied on 2026-06-02

I got two pots of two plants.

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/RZa6qjTCx7xbz5l-NVSUEetCmdZmmpU-mHgSMpyBZ-g/eRlZs-dpSTWmGJYRWe2c-g.webp?size=large)

### Weeping Scarlet commented on 2026-06-02

Cuuute!!!😍

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