Snake Plant Propagation: Leaf Cuttings In Soil

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This is all about propagating Snake Plants by leaf cuttings in soil including when, how, what you need, the time it takes, and care.

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Spring and summer are the best time to propagate indoor plants. If you live in a climate with temperate winters like me (Tucson, AZ), then early fall is fine too.

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What you’ll need – pruning tool – snips, pruners, or scissors – small pot with at least one drainage hole – a light mix That’s it!

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The best soil for Snake Plant propagation is light and well-aerated mix. You want the roots to easily form and grow and the excess water to drain out. A succulent and cactus soil mix is great.

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I cut down to the base (an inch or 2 above the soil line) because it looks better that way. When that portion dies over time, I pull or cut it out. I make clean cuts straight across the leaf by the way.

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Snake Plant leaves are slightly fleshy because they store water. Just like other succulents, it’s best to let the ends heal off (exposing to air, just like we do with a wound) before planting to prevent any chance of rotting out.

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Fill the pot to almost full with the mix. Snake Plants don’t need a big pot for propagation. Position the leaves in the mix pressing them slightly into the mix. I don’t plant the leaves too deep.

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Put them in a bright spot. My leaf cuttings rooted in the near but not in a south-facing window. They received lots of bright indirect light.

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I don’t water them for 3-7 days after the initial planting so they can settle in dry. After that time of settling in has passed, I water them thoroughly.

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