Why Is My Snake Plant Drooping: 9 Causes & Solutions

Snake plants are succulents, also known as Dracaena Trifasciata, Sansevieria, or the fun moniker ‘mother-in-law’s tongue’

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The snake plant make excellent houseplants and are just as good in small spaces as in larger ones. In addition, snake plants tend to grow vertically, so if you have room for something tall but not wide, some of these attractive plants could be the perfect fit for your living space. But what if you plant is drooping?

Let’s look at the 9 causes and solutions

1

Underwatering

They do need some water, however, and too little water can cause their leaves to curl inward, lose their rigidity, and droop down. This is one of the most common reasons for droopy leaves.

2

Overwatering

Overwatering can cause all kinds of problems for Snake Plants, which is the most common cause of droopy leaves. When air spaces in the structure of the soil are filled with water for too long, the roots can’t “breathe,” and root rot will set in.

3

Poor Drainage

Soil structure is important for a plant’s well-being. Snake plants, being a type of succulent, need loose, very well-draining soil that affords the roots plenty of air space and drainage.

4

Rootbound

A severely rootbound plant won’t be able to get the nutrition or air it needs, so it can become stunted and droop with yellowing leaves. You can see if your plant is rootbound by turning the pot on its side and gently removing the root ball from the pot.

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