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Hi there!

I need some help with this individual. It's a snake plant (i don't know the exact species). I've had it for a few years, and it's been doing quite well.

However, it grows really sporadically and it started taking up quite a bit of space. It has some strange growth, due to a bulb leaning to one side at some point. I also can't sustain the weight of some of its own leaves so they hang laterally.

I don't know how it can be helped / remodelled. Maybe a bigger pot could help, idk? I've also though of removing some leaves, but i'm afraid of damaging it.

Suggestions are very welcome.

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[–] Brynawel@feddit.org 8 points 1 week ago

Your Snake Plant is also growing quite thin leaves. It might lack light. Although it is said snake plants do not require a lot of light, it will over time deteriorate if it doesn't get enough light. My first course of action would be putting it in a brighter spot. If the pot isn't very full, I wouldn't repot, because Snake Plants like it tight. I also would not wait too long between watering. I'd let them dry out completely (I use a moisture meter to check) and then water them. In due time your Snake Plant will most likely recover. The leaning and hanging leaves will not straighten out, sadly. And neither will the thin leaves grow thicker. Only new growth will "remodel" your plant.

[–] pryre@lemmy.world 3 points 1 week ago

Any ones I've seen in Queensland, Australia, have been going strong Ain all sizes of pots. Although small pots seem to stunt their growth. Typically we have a good amount of morning or afternoon sun. Always on a balcony, etc.

I haven't seen many in all-day shady areas. Any that get too much sun seemed to have yellowing/browning towards the tips, but that was in excessive heat.

[–] teft@lemmy.world 2 points 1 week ago

I’d put it in a smaller pot. My snake plants love being crowded together. Also like the other comments have said, more sunlight and water. They’re tropical plants.