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Propagate Sansevieria (Snake Plant): 3 Easy Ways!

How to propagate Sansevieria ( aka Snake Plant) in water or in soil easily, by leaf cuttings or division of rhizomes. Pros & cons of 3 best rooting methods!

Sansevierias have many names: Snake Plant, Bowstring Hemp Plant, Mother In Law Tongue, or Devil’s Tongue. They are some of the easiest and most beautiful plants to grow, see Snake plant care tips here. Sansevieria plants are great for indoors and mild climate outdoors. 

They are also incredibly easy to propagate, which means you can multiply your beautiful Sansevieria plants for your home and as gifts to share with friends!

Let’s look at how to propagate Sansevieria, and compare the pros and cons of 3 different propagation methods: by leaf cuttings in water, by leaf cuttings in soil, and by division of rhizomes.

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Sansevieria / Snake Plant propagation basics:

Keep snake plant cuttings and plants in bright light, but out of direct sunlight. Temperature should be above 45°F, best temperature range is between 65°F and 90°F .

This is actually very similar to the propagation of Fiddle Leaf Fig, another favorite indoor plant. Tutorial here!

How to propagate Fiddle Leaf Fig easily!

How to propagate Sansevieria leaf cuttings in water.

Water propagation is easy and fast. Remember to keep the cuttings in a bright spot with indirect light.

Cut off a healthy Snake plant leaf near its base. Make a notched upside down V cut at the bottom, and let the cut end dry for 2-5 days. The V cut will lift up the cuttings, and in addition to the drying, will make the new leaf cuttings less prone to rotting. Place the leaf in a clean jar of water.

The water level should be slightly above the V cut end. Because root will grow from the cut tissue, this technique helps to lift up most of the cut surface so roots have room to grow. 

After about 3 to 5 weeks, you will see roots growing from the bottom of the leaf cuttings. In another 2 to 3 weeks, tiny pups will start growing. You can transplant the rooted cuttings in soil or just let them keep growing in water.

Pros of propagating Snake Plants in water:

This method is super easy. It is really fun to watch roots and pups grow from the cuttings.

If you like to grow plants in water, you will love propagating and growing Sansevierias in water. You can just keep them in water, which is my favorite way to grow certain houseplants!

Cons: 

Many showy variegated snake plant varieties such as Sansevieria “Moonshine” with dark margins, or Sansevieria “Laurentii” or “Gold Flame” with yellow stripes etc, will not keep the variegation of the mother plants. The plant babies will most likely revert to the common green Sansevieria and lose the color margins when propagated from single leaf cuttings. 

If you want to keep the unique patterns of the original variety, you will need to use method number 3: propagate by division.

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How to propagate Sansevieria leaf cuttings in soil.

This process is very similar to propagating succulents. Cut off a healthy leaf near the base of a snake plant, let the cut surface dry and heal for 2-5 days.

Plant the cuttings in potting soil that contain perlite for good drainage and air flow. No need to use root hormone. Keep out of direct sunlight, water well and let drain.

Don’t let the soil get too dry or too wet. Cuttings can die from root rot in soggy soil. Check on the soil once every one to two weeks and water if the top 2″ of soil feels dry below the surface. 

Like the cuttings in water, these leaf cuttings will also root and grow pups, which will become new plants. They take only a bit longer to root than the cuttings in water. 

Pros:

This is a one step method. If you place several cuttings in one pot, you can have an instant plant! I like to mix different varieties in a pot. They look like living sculptures. 🙂

Cons:

Same as propagating leaf cuttings in water, the cuttings in soil may not grow true to the original plants if they have variegated margins or stripes.

How to propagate Snake Plant by division.

Division, in horticulture and gardening, is a method of plant propagation, where the root clump of a plant is broken up into two or more parts. Both the root and crown of each part is kept intact.

Take your plant out of the pot, or dig up a clump from the soil. Use clean and sharp knife or scissors to divide the root clump of the mother plants. Each division should have roots and some leafy top or pups attached. 

Plant the divided new snake plants in their new pots with well draining potting mix such as succulent soil, or directly in the garden in warm climates. This method creates more room for new growth as your plant multiplies.

Pros:

This is the method to use if you want the Sansevieria plant to be exactly like the parent plant, the only 100% successful way to multiply those varieties with colorful margins.

Cons:

You will need a bigger plant in order to divide it. 

Now that you propagated Sansevierias, check out these tips on how to grow healthy Snake Plants easily! Happy growing! See you next week!

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Propagate Snake Plant Cuttings in Water

Sansevierias, or Snake Plants, are popular and easy plants to grow indoors.

And if you have one, you can propagate the leaves to make more plants. For free!

Propagating a Sansevieria plant is very simple to do. Rooting snake plant cuttings in just water is almost foolproof.

Having patience might be the hardest part.

Want to know more about your snake plant?

Hop over to my other article about how to care for your Sansevieria. Get all the tips to keep your plant happy and healthy.

Snake Plant Propagation

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Snake plant cutting with roots and new leaf growing.

Easy Snake Plant Propagation Tips

For the quickest results, use healthy leaves, preferably those that are not too old.

When I say quickest, don’t expect overnight results.

Snake plant cuttings take a long time to root. Be prepared for an exercise in patience.

When people say it doesn’t work, it usually is because they didn’t wait long enough. Snake plants just don’t grow roots overnight.

It is important to keep the leaf cuttings in the same direction as they were on the plant. If you mistakenly turn them upside-down, they will not root.

Cut a v-shape notch on the bottom of the cuttings. This increases the surface area for roots to grow from, and it also helps with keeping track of which side is up and which end to put into the water or soil.

If you propagate a variegated Snake plant, one with yellow leaf margins, new leaves that grow from those cuttings will not have those variegated yellow edges.

The only way to keep the variegation is to propagate your plant by division. To do this, gently separate a clump of leaves with roots from the main plant and repot in its own pot.

Snake plant cuttings growing roots and new leaves in just water.

How to Propagate Snake Plant Leaves in Water

You can propagate a single leaf and put it in a tall glass vase for dramatic effect.

Even better is to cut the leaf into several smaller pieces. That way you will have more cuttings to grow more new plants from that one leaf.

For me, the leaf top cuttings, with the pointy tip, tend to have the highest success rate and seem to grow roots and new leaves a little sooner.

Water Propagate Snake Plants Step by Step

  1. Use clean, sharp pruning shears and carefully cut a leaf near the soil.
  2. Cut this leaf into 4-5″ long segments with v-shaped notches on the bottom of each cutting.
  3. Let all the cuttings dry out for a couple of days so that the cut ends can callous over. This is important to prevent your cuttings from rotting. Don’t skip this step!
  4. Place the leaf cuttings in a glass vessel with just enough (room temperature) water to cover the bottom part of the cuttings.
  5. Place it somewhere where it gets plenty of indirect light. Change the water every few days.
  6. Next, the waiting period starts. Don’t worry if it has been a month and you don’t see any roots yet. That is perfectly normal. You might need to wait another month for roots. And even longer for leaf pups to start to grow.
  7. Wait until the roots are at least an inch or two long before you pot them up into well-draining succulent soil. Mix in some perlite or pumice for even better drainage.

Check out my article about water propagation if you want to know even more about growing new plants in water.

Or maybe you want to water propagate your other succulents?

Water Propagating Sansevieria trifasciata laurentii

How to Propagate Snake Plant Cuttings in Soil

I love rooting snake plants in water first because I truly enjoy seeing their roots grow.

But I can also relate to just wanting to do one thing and be done with it. If that’s the case, you can also propagate your Sansevieria cuttings directly in soil.

This method basically just skips the water part. Cut your leaf, let it callous over, put it in soil, and wait.

Use well-draining succulent soil, keeping it very lightly moist while rooting. You can resume regular watering when roots are established and you see new growth.

The original leaf cutting itself won’t grow anymore. Unless it was the tip of the leaf and the tip is still intact.

Once you see a new leaf popping up, you can cut the original cutting down if you want to.

To speed up the process a bit, you can use rooting hormone powder on your cuttings.

Dip your cuttings in water first, then dip the bottom 1/4 inch in rooting powder. Fill a small pot with slightly moist soil and plant your cutting about 1/2 inch deep.

Snake Plant Propagation Problems

Even though propagating snake plants is basically foolproof, it might still happen that it doesn’t go as planned.

Why isn’t your Snake Plant Cutting growing Roots?

It can happen. Occasionally. Not every piece of leaf is the same. Some cuttings might just not take as well as others.

But usually, the answer to why your snake plant cutting isn’t growing roots is you should give it some more time.

As long as the cutting is not rotting and the water is kept fresh, roots could still appear.

Snake Plant Cuttings get Soggy and Brown

Keep an eye out for snake plant cuttings that become mushy starting from the bottom up, and eventually turn brown or black. This means the cutting is rotting. You don’t want this.

If this happens to cuttings sitting in water, it is likely that the cut hadn’t dried up completely before being put in water.

Are your snake plant cuttings starting to turn soggy? You might still be able to save it. Remove it from the water asap and cut the rotten part off. If there is still a decent bit of leaf left, you can start over and try again!

When cuttings planted directly in soil start rotting it is usually an indication that they have been overwatered.

This can be caused when you are watering the cuttings too often, or when they are in a pot that is too large or one without drainage holes on the bottom.

TIP: Catch up on the watering basics and get all the tips on how to properly water houseplants.

Propagating Other Succulents from Leaves

Have another type of succulent that you would like to propagate? Do it!

Many types of succulents can be easily propagated and grow new plants just from one leaf!

Most can be propagated in three ways. In water, on soil, or by doing nothing. I’m not kidding. Nothing!

Get the how-to details and find out which way of succulent propagation is my personal favorite.

Have you had success propagating your snake plant? Tell me about it! I love a good propagating story. Let’s talk plants!

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Sansevieria: reproduction and care at home

Sansevieria (lat. Sansevieria) is an ornamental leafy plant, which is also known to many under the names mother-in-law's tongue, pike tail, leopard lily and snake skin. The culture attracts flower growers with its upright leathery leaves with unusual patterns and patterns. Sansevieria look more impressive in group plantings, which is why they are often planted in one pot.

Features of Sansevieria

Sansevieria belongs to the Asparagus family and is an evergreen perennial. In the wild, the culture grows on the island of Madagascar, in South Africa, in the subtropics and tropics of India, in Southeast Asia and in the south of the United States of America. These useful indoor plants are very easy to grow at home, they are undemanding to the conditions of detention, so even a novice gardener can cope with caring for them. You can buy sansevieria online, and urgent flower delivery in Kyiv will save you from having to transport a large flower around the city on your own. Sansevieria is so indestructible that even if you go on vacation or a business trip for two weeks, it will not suffer at all, it will be just as green, bright and blooming. It is worth noting that due to its attractive appearance and durability, mother-in-law's tongue is very popular not only among flower growers, but also among interior designers, as well as florists.

The plant has a creeping root system, dense and strong leaf blades that grow from the very base, 1 meter long and even higher. The color palette of the leaves covers all sorts of shades of green, brown and brown. There are also variegated varieties with inclusions, stains and lines on the surface of the plates. During the flowering period, unremarkable cylinder-shaped inflorescences appear on the bush, consisting of very small buds with light green petals. The flowers bloom at sunset and have a subtle vanilla scent. At the end of flowering, fruits ripen in the form of spherical berries with small seeds. But, it is worth noting that indoor sansevieria bear fruit extremely rarely.

Types of sansevieria

In total, about six dozen varieties of sansevieria are known to science, and all of them have differences in the shape, color and length of the leaves. Only 10 of them are cultivated as house flowers.

Greater Sansevieria (Sansevieria grandis)

Greater Sansevieria is a large epiphytic culture, from the root of which grow from two to four dense leaves with a pointed end. The dimensions of each sheet plate are 60 x 15 centimeters. Color - rich green with light green stains and stripes. The edging of the leaves has a red tint. During the flowering period, a vertical peduncle 70-80 centimeters long grows from the rosette, on which small flowers of a white-green tone with a dense sepal bloom over time.

Graceful Sansevieria (Sansevieria gracilis)

Graceful Sansevieria is a perennial herbaceous plant with fleshy, erect leaves that grow from a thick stem 5-6 centimeters high. The structure of the sheet plates is dense, rectangular with an elongated end. They are painted bluish green and decorated with transverse cream fuzzy spots.

Sansevieria hyacinthoides

The plant grows to a height of 50 centimeters. The leaves are erect, fleshy, grow from the rosette in groups of 3-4 pieces. The length of the leaf plates is 15-40 centimeters, and the width is 6-8 centimeters. The coloring is closer to the swamp with angular lines of a lighter tone. The narrow edging of the leaves is white or pink.

Duneri Sansevieria (Sansevieria dooneri)

Duneri Sansevieria is a succulent plant with large basal rosettes, from which a couple of dozen vertical leathery leaf blades grow. Their length reaches the mark of 35-40 centimeters, and the width is only 2-3 centimeters. The background of the leaves is painted in rich green with darker patterns.

Kirk's Sansevieria (Sansevieria kirkii)

Kirk's Sansevieria is distinguished by a sparse rosette with relatively thin green leaves with white streaks and a brown-burgundy thin border. Some species with brown and reddish-brown leaf plates are also known.

Liberian Sansevieria (Sansevieria liberica)

This succulent plant grows as a bush and is characterized by wide rosettes with six erect leaves growing in a horizontal direction. The length of the leaves in adult specimens can reach 1 meter, while the width is only 8-10 centimeters. The tone of the leaves is dark, covered with many lighter stripes and uneven spots. There is also a narrow red-brown border.

Sansevieria trifasciata

Three-lane sansevieria is the most frequent guest of our apartments. Its tall, pointed leaf blades are green with yellow edging. There are also varieties with striped leaves.

Cylindrical Sansevieria (Sansevieria cylindrica)

Intense green leaves of this plant look like long erect cylinders with parallel gray-yellow lines and strokes. Leaf plates are rosette, leathery, with sharp and narrow edges. It is worth noting that the leaves are really sharp enough that they can cause harm. Because of this, many flower growers close the wits with a kind of cork thimble. Flowering is scarce (only one sparse inflorescence grows on a bush). The buds are light, with red narrow lines on the surface.

Sansevieria robusta

The bush consists of short but wide rosette green leaves with dark green lines. Robusta is divided into several subspecies:

Sansevieria futura (Sansevieria futura)

A species recently bred by breeders, which has dense rosettes with densely growing leaves. In total, there are about 9-10 leaf plates and they are all pale green with dark green lines and a yellowish border. Sansevieria Futura is divided into several varieties:

Sansevieria sensation bentel

This is a highly ornamental crop with long, vertical leaves, on the surface of which there are contrasting white stripes arranged longitudinally. On the rest, not the striped part, there are turquoise blotches. According to the structure, the leaf plates are leathery, grow from a wide rosette in height up to 50-60 centimeters. Sansevieria Sensation Bentle is a useful indoor flower that cleans the air of pollutants. Becomes more colorful in bright light.

Sansevieria zeylanika

Sansevieria zeylanika is one of the gardeners' favorite varieties. At first, the flower develops thin leaves, which become denser over the years and become covered with stains and spots of a silver hue. Such drawings are mainly concentrated in the center of the sheet plates. Sansevieria zeilanika can grow up to 150 centimeters if it receives proper care. Light-requiring and undemanding to the content.

Sansevieria eilensis

The culture is characterized by fleshy, curved cylindrical leaves. The color is pale blue with light green transverse lines and darker longitudinal ones. Young specimens on the leaves have a deep recess in the center, over the years the leaf twists in its direction and becomes like a tube.

Walking Sansevieria or Pinguecula (Sansevieria pinguecula)

This crop got its name because of its very unusual shape. Rosettes of the variety are not formed at the base, but on shoots growing from the main trunk. Thus, it seems as if the bush is making steps. The leaf plates are large, with a sharp end and a thin light border.

Cultivation of sansevieria

Before you start sowing and growing sansevieria, you should find out what are the features of this process, what conditions of existence the plant needs, and what are the main requirements. Such a flower as mother-in-law's tongue is very unpretentious, so even a beginner in gardening can cope with its cultivation. Here are some recommendations regarding the cultivation of sansevieria:

  1. The flower is either not fertilized at all, or it is done only once a year. However, if you feed the plant a little more often, it will only get better.
  2. Sansevieria is very photophilous, so the best place for a flower pot will be a window that faces south or west. At the same time, the temperature is not particularly important, if the environment is cool, it's okay.
  3. At noon, it is necessary to shade the flower, as the scorching rays can cause burns on the leaves.
  4. The only thing that mother-in-law's tongue reacts extremely negatively to is stagnation of water in the ground. The rhizome of the culture is quite sensitive and is likely to rot from a constantly wet environment.

Propagation of Sansevieria

Leopard lily can be propagated by root division, leaf cuttings and side shoots. It is extremely rare to resort to seed propagation, especially since it is not so easy to find seed material for sale.

Propagation by division of the root

Dividing the mother-in-law's tongue root for subsequent reproduction is most expedient in the spring, right during the planned transplantation. Carefully remove the bush from the pot, take a knife with a disinfected sharp blade and cut the root into several parts so that each has at least one growing point. Then these parts are planted in pre-prepared personal containers and stored in a warm place, not forgetting to water regularly. Propagation by division of the root is suitable for both simple and variegated varieties.

Propagation by leaf cuttings

Select an adult overgrown bush, cut off a leaf from it, which in turn is cut into strips 4-5 centimeters long. Let the resulting strips lie in the air for a while, after which they can be planted in pots with river sand, deepening at an angle of 45 degrees. Containers with seedlings are covered with a transparent jar or bottle, placed on pallets and watered using the bottom method. After about a month and a half, the leaf stalk will take root and give rise to new leaves. As soon as this happens, young plants can be planted in permanent containers filled with adult sansevieria substrate. Propagation by leaf cuttings is suitable for varieties with green leaves. Planted cuttings of variegated species will still grow simple.

Caring for sansevieria

Mother-in-law's tongue is an extremely tenacious and unpretentious culture, which will be an ideal choice for beginners, as well as for those who constantly forget to follow the plants or often travel on business trips.

Lighting

Among sansevieria there are both light- and shade-loving indoor plants that can easily adapt to life in partial shade. And variegated varieties will be just as bright both in the sun and in the light of lamps. In spring and summer, it is recommended to move them to fresh air, not forgetting about protection from rain and drafts.

Temperature conditions

Mother-in-law's tongue is a fairly thermophilic culture that feels good at temperatures of 20-25°C. If it gets hotter, try to ventilate the room more often. During the dormant period, the plant needs coolness (11-14 ° C). In winter, the growth rate of sansevieria noticeably slows down and the bush does not need much moisture and nutrition. Do not let the temperature drop below 10 degrees, otherwise your flower will get sick.

Humidity

Sansevieria is satisfied with normal indoor air humidity. It is not necessary to spray the plant with a spray bottle. It is enough just to periodically clean the leaves from dust with microfiber moistened with water or arrange a warm shower for the flower. Make sure that the water is not hard, otherwise traces of lime will appear on the leaves.

Watering

Compliance with the irrigation regime is one of the main conditions for the normal growth and development of a crop. Florists recommend watering the culture with purified or rain water. You can also use tap water, but previously settled. Cold water is not allowed. In summer, the flower is watered, focusing on the drying of the upper layer of the substrate, and during the dormant period, the watering regime directly depends on the air temperature in the apartment: the cooler the room, the less frequently watering should occur.

Top dressing

Sansevieria is fertilized in the warm season once a month. To do this, use mineral additives for cacti or for decorative leafy plants in liquid form. Do not allow nitrogenous top dressings to enter the soil, they are unacceptable for the mother-in-law's tongue. Gardeners recommend using nutrient formulations, the concentration of which will be half that indicated in the instructions. And, if your flower is variegated, let the concentration be three times lower. The fact is that an excess of fertilizer will lead to changes in the color of the plant and the leaves will become just green.

Repotting

Transplanting sansevieria is necessary only as a last resort, namely, when the rhizome grows and the flower becomes crowded in the previous pot. As a rule, young specimens are transplanted every two years, and old bushes - once every three years. In principle, the plant is calm about transplanting, the main thing is to prepare the right substrate for the culture. Ordinary garden soil will not work for mother-in-law's tongue. Give preference to store-bought soil mixtures, which consist of turf, leaf soil and river sand in a ratio of 2: 1: 1, as well as impurities of expanded clay or broken brick for drainage. Understanding that your sansevieria no longer has enough space in the old pot is not difficult: its roots will crawl out of the drainage holes. The choice of a new container must be approached with all responsibility. Keep in mind that the pot must have thick walls (thin ones simply cannot withstand the pressure of powerful roots and a massive aerial part). As for size, choose wide, but not high containers with drainage at the bottom.

Pests and diseases

Sansevieria has a fairly strong immunity, due to which the indoor flower rarely gets sick. By its nature, the plant usually does not cause problems to its owner, but only if it receives proper care. Otherwise, even mother-in-law's tongue can be attacked by parasites or a virus. The main problems that can be encountered when growing this crop are as follows:

  1. The appearance of dark stains on the leaves. As a rule, this phenomenon occurs if the flower is cool and it is watered excessively.
  2. Yellowing leaves - a sign of lack of light or too cramped pot.
  3. Leaf blades grow loose and not vertical, but hanging. The reason lies in the lack of lighting.
  4. Leaves turn yellow from the base. Most likely, some of the moisture has accumulated in the outlet, which is why a fungus has developed.
  5. Leaves turn yellow and dry at the ends. The mother-in-law's tongue does not have enough sun, heat, or the soil in the pot is waterlogged.
  6. Leaf plates are fading. The flower has not received moisture for too long.

How to propagate snake plants (basic tips)

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Contents

  1. Everything you need to know about propagating snake plants at home
  2. ?
  3. Key considerations when propagating a snake plant
  4. Difficulty level
  5. Can snake plants grow in water and soil?
  6. Is it possible to propagate snake plants only from a leaf?
  7. options and methods of reproduction of snake plants
  8. Propagation of snake plants with cuttings of leaves in water
  9. Propagation of snake plants in the soil
  10. PREASION OF DISTURE
  11. PROBLEMITIONS AND AND AND THE RIGHTS IN THE RIGHT AND THE RIGHTS OF THE RIGHT :
  12. How long does it take for a snake plant to take root in water?
  13. Can a snake plant live forever in water?
  14. How long does it take snake plants to reproduce?
  15. Are snake plants difficult to propagate?
  16. Is it possible to grow a snake plant from a broken leaf?
  17. Can a snake plant grow from a single leaf?
  18. Why is my snake plant not rooting?
  19. Summing up
  20. Caring for a snake plant at home:

Everything you need to know about propagating snake plants at home

With serpentine leaves and a carefree growth habit, snake plants are easy to love. Luckily, these plants are easy to propagate so you can share them with your friends and family. We'll look at some of the most popular snake plant propagation methods, as well as give you some helpful tips.

How to propagate snake plants - basics

Propagating snake plants at home is easy. You can propagate snake plants from leaf cuttings, rhizome cuttings, or division. Successful distribution can take anywhere from a few days to a few months, depending on which method you use.

Can you propagate all snake plants?

Yes, all types of snake plants can be propagated. This includes the popular mother-in-law's tongue ( Dracaena trifoliate ), as well as the cylindrical snake plant ( Angolan Dracaena ).

While you can propagate small snake plants, larger plants offer more propagating material for new plants.

Key considerations for snake plant propagation

Difficulty level

Snake plants are easy to propagate if you know what to do. You should also start with a healthy plant, as this will increase the chance of successful propagation.

Can snake plants grow in water and soil?

One of the great debates in plant propagation is whether cuttings should be rooted in soil or water. The truth is that both methods can work, and it's often a matter of personal preference.

If you put the cuttings in water, you will be able to watch the roots form. It's also easy to change the water regularly to keep the cutting from getting sick.

Placing the cuttings in the soil eliminates the steps of changing the water and planting the rooted cuttings in the soil. However, you must keep the soil moisture just right.

If the soil is too wet, the cutting will rot. If the soil is too dry, the plant will not form roots.

In general, it is easier and faster to propagate snake plants in water than in soil.

Is it possible to propagate snake plants only from a leaf?

Yes! It is easy to propagate snake plants from a leaf.

However, keep in mind that you must start with a healthy leaf if you want a healthy plant.

Propagation options and methods for snake plants

When it comes time to propagate your snake plant, you have a variety of options to choose from. All of the following are the correct way to propagate a snake plant, but you may find that some methods are easier than others.

Propagation of snake plants by leaf cuttings in water

One of the easiest ways to propagate snake plants is leaf cuttings. You can use this method if you are starting with a large or small mother plant.

Follow these steps to distribute using this method.

  1. Use a clean and sharp knife or scissors to cut off a healthy snake plant leaf. It doesn't matter where you cut the leaf, but cutting at the base will result in a larger cut.
  2. Place the cuttings in a dry place for a few days. This will allow the cut to form a callus.
  3. Place the cuttings in a glass container filled with water. The water should only cover the bottom inch or so of the cutting.
  4. Place the container in a warm place with indirect light. Avoid any direct light.
  5. Change the water every two to three days.
  6. In a month or two you should see roots begin to form. You will then see small offsets, also known as puppies.
  7. Once the roots are an inch long, separate the young from the cuttings. Plant cuttings and young in well-drained potting soil.

Note : Some people recommend cutting the leaves using a V shape to increase the surface area of ​​the cut.

Propagation of snake plants by cuttings from leaves in soil

Propagation of snake plants in soil is very similar to their propagation in water. The main difference is that you don't put the cuttings in water.

To propagate from leaf cuttings in soil, follow these steps.

  1. Choose a healthy leaf. Use sharp scissors or scissors to cut off a piece at least two inches long.
  2. Place the cutting in a dry place so that a callus can form on the wound.
  3. Once the callus has formed, place the callused side of the cutting in a container filled with a well-draining potting mix. Half to one inch of the cutting should be under the soil.
  4. Place the container in a warm place with indirect lighting.
  5. Since the cutting may take several months to develop roots, it is important to keep the soil slightly moist. However, avoid saturated soil.

Propagation by division

If you have a large snake plant, one of the best ways to propagate it is by division. This method not only gives you new snake plants, but also makes the large mother plant more manageable.

  1. Remove the mother plant from the container and shake off any excess soil. You can do this on a tarp or towel to help contain the mess.
  2. After you've removed the soil, you should be able to see the different patches of leaves held together by rhizomes.
  3. In this step, decide how you would like to propagate your plant. You can divide your plant into any number of parts, as long as each part has a leaf and a rhizome.
  4. Once you have determined your ideal divisions, use a sharp knife or garden shears to cut through the rhizomes.
  5. Place the divisions in a dry place for a few days so they can scab.
  6. After the cut rhizome has healed, plant the cuttings in potting soil. Ta-yes, instant new plants!

Rootstock propagation

Although you may not know it, snake plants have underground stems known as rhizomes. These rhizomes produce the leaves of the snake plants we know and love.

Propagation by rhizomes is an excellent option for propagating a large plant. To use this method, follow these steps:

  1. Remove the snake plant from the container. Shake off excess dirt.
  2. At this point you should be able to see the rhizomes. These are stem-like structures that look a bit like ginger.
  3. Use a sharp knife to cut the rhizome into the desired number of pieces. Each part forms a new snake plant. These parts of the rhizome do not need leaves.
  4. Place the rhizome cuttings in a dry place for a few days. This will allow the edges of the incision to heal.
  5. Once the cuttings have healed, place them in a container filled with a well-draining potting mix.
  6. Keep the soil slightly damp for the next few weeks. Eventually, you should see the rhizome making new growth.

Common snake plant propagation problems, questions and solutions:

How long does it take for a snake plant to take root in water?

While the leaf cuttings of the snake plant form roots in the water, you need to be patient. Leaves will take at least a month to form roots. However, it may take three or four months before you see roots.

The key to successful rooting is keeping the water clean. This means regular water changes, as well as cleaning the glass container if it looks dirty.

Can a snake plant live forever in water?

Although these plants can live in water for a long time, you need to change the water regularly and keep the container clean. Planting an established snake plant in soil is usually the best option.

How long does it take snake plants to reproduce?

The time it takes for the snake plant to propagate depends on the method you use.

If you are propagating from leaf cuttings, you can expect the cuttings to form roots in a few months. This means that you will have to take care of your cutting before you can treat it like a normal plant.

If you propagate your snake plant by division, you will have another plant almost instantly. Although you should allow any cuts to harden before planting, this process only takes a few days.

Are snake plants difficult to propagate?

Fortunately, snake plants are fairly easy to propagate. And because you can choose from a variety of breeding methods, you can find one that's right for you.

Although these plants are easy to propagate, you will need a little patience if you are propagating from leaf cuttings.

Is it possible to grow a snake plant from a broken leaf?

Yes, if the leaf is healthy and large enough.

If you find yourself with a broken snake leaf, make a fresh, clean cut of the damaged end. Then let it harden.

From now on you can handle the sheet just like any other sheet cutter.

Can a snake plant grow from a single leaf?

Yes, if you treat the sheet correctly. Remember that it will take at least a month for a snake plant leaf to form roots.

Why is my snake plant not rooting?

Serpentine plants take a long time to form roots. You can wait one to four months before you see roots.

Remember to change the water frequently to avoid the accumulation of diseases. You should also keep your cutting in a warm place with indirect lighting.

Summary

Now that you know how to propagate these wonderful plants, it's time to test the methods.

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