HOW TO GET A SANSEVIERIA TO GROW QUICKLY. SNAKE PLANT CARE GUIDE | Gardening in Canada 🪴👩‍🔬

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  • This is all about how to get a snake plant to grow quickly, how often to water a snake plant. Snake plants are notoriously known for being slow growers. But they tend to also be a house hold favourite because of their ability to survive in low light conditions. In this gardening in Canada video we look at how to get your snake plant to not only survive but thrive in your home. Slow snake plant growth can be easily be turned into rapid growth when we give a lot more sunshine and a little bit more water. We do this of course using science & looking at the history/nature of the sansevieria family.
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  • @GardeningInCanada
    @GardeningInCanada  3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

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    • @whalefin_noob1004
      @whalefin_noob1004 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Using your preferred liquid fertilizer above, how much fertilizer to use during growing months?

    • @GardeningInCanada
      @GardeningInCanada  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Depends on what is planted but generally 2-3 bottles

    • @MelissaJohnson-gj3qx
      @MelissaJohnson-gj3qx 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@GardeningInCanada hi! Thanks for the great and informative video! I have divided my snake plants into 19 plants! I plan to give them as Christmas gifts. The leaves are a little yellow on some of them. I was wondering if you'd use this in the non growing months to 'green up' the leaves so they look better when I give them away. If so, should it be diluted? I've given a fish emulsion and chelated iron combination twice so far - one a week and diluted to less than 1/2 the recommended amount. Thanks in advance for any help!

  • @RC-ht8bl
    @RC-ht8bl 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +24

    Full sun and regular watering. (Once a week if fast grower.). There, I just saved you 12 minutes.

    • @ShannonRoach-du7gd
      @ShannonRoach-du7gd หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Thank you internet stranger!!

    • @songbirds3712
      @songbirds3712 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yes, thank you. I have a difficult time understanding her. Her words all run together.

    • @lt7388
      @lt7388 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

      No wonder you appreciate nothing and only have 2 moods

    • @dreamweaver2u
      @dreamweaver2u 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

      😂

    • @kath7477
      @kath7477 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you ;-)

  • @ianglaing
    @ianglaing 2 ปีที่แล้ว +139

    Finally! I have always been so confused by the advice people give about this group of plants. My grandmother gave me her plant that must be around 60 years old now, and I have been taking care of it since I was a kid. It is a monster! It grows as fast as bamboo especially when I take it out in the spring and summer. It blooms every year and almost every other year I have to chop it up and give half of it away so that I can even carry it inside because it just gets so freaking huge. But I have always been confused because my grandmother told me it needs tons of water and light and almost literally everywhere else I have heard the opposite. I just keep taking care of it the way my grandmother told me to because it grows like it wants to take over the world under her instructions, but I always wondered if this plant is just a mutant or something because it behaves so differently and likes all the things people say it shouldn't. This makes so much sense now!

    • @GardeningInCanada
      @GardeningInCanada  2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      sounds like you are doing everything right!

    • @AccessHollywoood
      @AccessHollywoood 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      When you put yours in the sun, do you give it direct sunlight?

    • @erinjoy5625
      @erinjoy5625 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Lol wants to take over the world.
      . This made me chuckle 🤭

    • @ianglaing
      @ianglaing 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@AccessHollywoood I have just put it directly in the sun before when taking it outside thinking nothing would tame its power but I ended up giving it sunburn pretty bad. My thinking was that it was in such a bright place in my house that it wouldn't matter but it turns out that the glass windows in our house protect from UV light so it kinda prevents plants from developing tolerance to direct sun. After that I cut off the burnt parts and put it under a tree and it bounced right back. The leaves that grow in the direct sun are much thicker and have deeper white pigmentation on them. Now I take it out and move it to the shade of the tree and then after about a month I put it in a place that gets direct sun for about half the day and that seems to be fine for it as long as it has lots of water. And I mean A LOT, it's reeeeeeally thirsty in June/July where I live. I'm in the southern part of the US btw. It gets super hot and humid in the summer so I wonder if the humidity has something to do with it as well.

    • @scerriadailey5438
      @scerriadailey5438 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Crazy smh my Gma just gave me some leaves from her over 30 yro snake plant hers are massive she keeps them outside under a porch but I’m putting mine inside

  • @brilopez8623
    @brilopez8623 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    Sanseviera is now Dracaena feels like “Pluto is no longer a planet” all over again 😂

    • @nikkireigns
      @nikkireigns 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The day I found out Pluto was “just cosmic rubble” I died a little inside 😂

  • @memeblaming5611
    @memeblaming5611 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Other you tubers usually just reword articles facts and confuse me even more but you did the opposite. Good job 👏🏾

    • @GardeningInCanada
      @GardeningInCanada  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Oh perfect that’s a huge compliment

    • @Hello_Fuckers0
      @Hello_Fuckers0 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Meme Blaming you ain't lying!! Most other TH-camrs all say pretty much the same thing as the last one, not so here! Right on! We need fresh perspective around here

  • @kamw.1026
    @kamw.1026 3 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    I needed this video!And everything you're saying makes complete sense. I own several snake plants and the one I have in my kids room ,getting south facing 🌞, and watering it as soon as it drys is huge much bigger than my other ones. Nothing you're saying is wrong.
    Thanks for this video ❣

    • @GardeningInCanada
      @GardeningInCanada  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      That’s awesome I love when other people have a similar experience

  • @mrslib
    @mrslib 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Haven’t had any luck the conventional way. So will now try growing your way. I have nothing to loose. Thank you for giving me hope in growing a plant I love.

  • @lorenagalvez8661
    @lorenagalvez8661 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Im new to the indoor plants world and bought a snake plant a month ago, and didn’t know anything about it, so placed it on south face window and consisting water. Is growing really fast, now I know why! Thanks Ashley

  • @tracyfrederick5606
    @tracyfrederick5606 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I had mine outdoors in full sun all summer. We had a LOT of rain this year. I didn't have to water except for maybe twice the entire summer. They were pretty much, over watered all summer. They did great ! They shocked me. Even my aloe quadrupled in size. ( Usually they don't do well for me. )

  • @berrycarbs
    @berrycarbs 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    This is how I have treated my snake plants the past 40 years and with amazing results. People have always commented on how big mine grew in a fairly short time and how healthy they looked. I didn’t know the science behind it so that’s fun to learn about.
    Mine often flowers too - although many believe it’s a sign of stress.

    • @fayebird1808
      @fayebird1808 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Mine flowered in a west window.

    • @abydosianchulac2
      @abydosianchulac2 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Mine just started flowering under a dim-ish grow light in a north-facing window. I don't know about stress, but it has recently sent up 5 or 6 new stalks that are pressing against the pot, so it may have root bound signaling telling it to spread further.

  • @carolmahon5775
    @carolmahon5775 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    So cool, thank you! For a long time I only had the “typical” snake plant, but over the last couple of years, have acquired other variations. I am usually really fearful of overwatering, so I use a moisture meter. But, this information is very helpful and appreciated! Happy new year!

  • @rebeccascotland7339
    @rebeccascotland7339 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thank you! I am so happy to have come across your channel! I love all of the plant care tips I have learned from hobbyists,, but learning plant care from a scientist helps even more. I’m going to be binge watching your videos over the next week or so.

  • @michelleburkholder2547
    @michelleburkholder2547 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is the best information I've seen on the internet regarding my sansevierias . Thank you so much.

  • @marjxowisno
    @marjxowisno 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    I used to have 80+ species of Sansevieria 😅 and then I got introduced to aroids. I had to sell and giveaway my other collection. I only got about 30 left. In my opinion and experience in order for them to grow faster is for them to grow in well draining soil, bright light they can withstand full sun if you acclimate them in full sun SLOWLY. Do not overwater them. Wipe their leaves cause they get really dusty :) I love all the things you said in this video. New things to learn :)
    Just to add. You water the sansevieria depending on your soil, how much light you give them, your environment.

    • @GardeningInCanada
      @GardeningInCanada  3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Completely agree! And that’s a lot of sansevieria wow!

    • @marjxowisno
      @marjxowisno 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@GardeningInCanada I got really into Sansevierias when I started collecting plants. I mean like craaazy I even ordered import plants 😂😂 now I’m into aroids 🤣

    • @GardeningInCanada
      @GardeningInCanada  3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Do you find aroids difficult compared
      to sansevieria

    • @marjxowisno
      @marjxowisno 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@GardeningInCanada not really. I always think each of my plants have different personalities regardless of their genus lol. I do enjoy propagating aroids more than Sansevieria.

  • @harrybarnes3539
    @harrybarnes3539 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are truly inspirational.
    I'm glad I stumbled across this Channel and I can't wait to use your tips this week!
    Science is such a powerful tool

  • @JanetUrsel
    @JanetUrsel 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I have found this to be true in my experience too. I have mine in very well-draining soil so I water them frequently. And I've noticed that when I put them in brighter light, they grow much faster. I hadn't gone as far as full sun, but I will keep that in mind.

    • @GardeningInCanada
      @GardeningInCanada  3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      It’s crazy right?! They go wild I feel bad when people have these plants that put out one new leaf a year.

    • @crackerjack010101
      @crackerjack010101 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You, I put an ad on marketplace last year asking if anyone had a snake plant they needed to divide and got 2 given to me. One was at deaths door and is my inside plant. The other was large and is my outside thriver! It gets watered about half what my pothos gets, both are on my covered front porch. It gave me several new leaves after it recovered from being savagely split and given to me. It’s about 1/3 larger in one summer. My indoor one, I don’t think it’s given me a single leaf rofl it’s the perfect size in a beautiful pot and custom stand. It’s gorgeous and sits in the window by the front door. Clearly not enough light. Will fix that soon.
      I got a mikado about 3 months ago and it had a large pup I separated that is now giving me new leaves. The mother plant has given me a new pup with 3 leaves on it. All of them are sitting in a window. And omgosh they are such a gorgeous much healthier green than when I got them. ❤❤❤

  • @iarroyo612
    @iarroyo612 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    16 and counting I have them in on my south facing window and water them once a week because I want then to grow faster I'm glad that I'm not the only one who does this because I am aware they come from sunny environments

    • @GardeningInCanada
      @GardeningInCanada  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yea! That’s awesome is it working for you?

  • @joyjoy5812
    @joyjoy5812 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I completely agree! I've always had the best growth under these circumstances!! I feel less crazy now! Lol

  • @sarahthomas2303
    @sarahthomas2303 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I put all my snake plants outside. Changed the soil in the ones that had infestations. Rinsed the roots with water and sprayed them with Ortho for plants. Put in fertilizer and left them outside. The rain got to them and they bursted with new growth. When they’re in the sun they love moisture.

    • @GardeningInCanada
      @GardeningInCanada  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      its true they love water when the sun is beaming

  • @aok2727
    @aok2727 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I took a cutting when I was in San Diego (where it grows outside happily) and it took forever to form a plant. It seemed happier when it became very pot bound. It does love lots of sun and regular watering. I do not fertilize often, typically in summer when it seems to be actively growing. I have a total of 7 ( 6 varieties) and adore their look! The Samaria is in my husband’s care and has slowed to almost no growth since he put it in a relatively low light bathroom with a small window. I told him it wasn’t ideal!

  • @australianbirdgal2786
    @australianbirdgal2786 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    In Western Australia the snake plant grows like a weed. I put them in my shallow fish pond and they grow fine with no care. I can grow them in water bowls inside or outside also without any soil media. I do live in a hot dry environment though. Thank you for your videos Ashley, they are so helpful.

  • @plantykathy7639
    @plantykathy7639 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love all the info you provided. Thanks

  • @nikkihorn3852
    @nikkihorn3852 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I tend to buy most of my plants from the clearance section too. They tend to be over watered by the time I find them. Sometimes they just need a bright warm spot to rehabilitate other times I have to completely repot them in well draining potting mix.
    I never water on a schedule, I just stick my finger in and check.

    • @GardeningInCanada
      @GardeningInCanada  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yea absolutely the schedule thing is silly

  • @aok2727
    @aok2727 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I agree generally. I want my plants to thrive, not just survive. I propagated one about 5 years ago and it took forever to take off but now, seems to be thriving. I give as much light as I can, water sparingly, more frequently. They are all pretty happy.

    • @GardeningInCanada
      @GardeningInCanada  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      that is awesome

    • @TubmanX1906
      @TubmanX1906 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      When propagating a snake plant, should I use more or less sun? I just have it in water.
      Thanks!

  • @Byrod1
    @Byrod1 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Totally agree with you , I care for my sansevieria the same way, like them big ! and they are ! my whale is 10" wide and 2,5' tall.

  • @blindovermatter3054
    @blindovermatter3054 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have not had the luxury of trying things out with full sun but I have noticed that by watering the one that I have even in a north facing window at my job has really seen it grow substantially over the last three months or so

  • @roycelibrando8777
    @roycelibrando8777 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for sharing!

  • @nursekja1
    @nursekja1 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great plant. Good air filter and easy to grow. I have mine outside in partial shade and get great growth and water 1-2x a week. Getting ready to move some indoors next to a east facing window.

  • @brandonbest8489
    @brandonbest8489 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I finally bought one this last year. Within a few months.. I had 3. After dividing.. another popped up. However growth has been slow. With this advise I'm giving it more light and moisture. I watered lightly every few weeks.. nomatter how much it tolerates drought.. it dont feel right letting it go bone dry and let it stay that way. No drooping or damage.. but not the growth rate I'd like. I'm sure after this knowledge.. it'll improve. Very much appreciated!

    • @GardeningInCanada
      @GardeningInCanada  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      They will grow like crazy want to give them light

  • @kalenaglory2483
    @kalenaglory2483 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I enjoyed this video. Thank You.

  • @emptynestgardens9057
    @emptynestgardens9057 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Because I'm a newb and didn't know... I've had mine on the southeast facing back deck since end of May zone 5 and letting it get rained on and it's doing WAY better than when I bought it back in November and had in low light and barely watered over the winter. Total beginners fluke. I had moved it outside because of my indoor cat who likes to chew 🤦‍♀️ and I had no other place to put it. This winter its going to have to be behind closed door in low light spare room but good to know it will be ok there. Thanks for all the amazing info.

  • @edna7748
    @edna7748 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you so much for the great information!

  • @lilo2226
    @lilo2226 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I actually did this without even knowing, thanks for the explanation.

  • @user-cq6fs2di3k
    @user-cq6fs2di3k 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you for that, im certainly going to give it a try this summer, I will let you know

  • @user-sk7wt2nb2l
    @user-sk7wt2nb2l 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Very helpful. I wondered why a few leaves of my snake plant are thin and 3 feet tall - low light! So interesting. Enjoyed this video immensely! Thank you for posting.

  • @TuzeTea
    @TuzeTea 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    These are my favorites. there's a florist near my house that has a little house plant selection and they sell these all the time for really cheap so my windows are full. I water them usually once a week except in the winter they need a little less. I build 3 shelves across the north facing window in my bedroom and it's perfect for them. (also in Canada -southern Ontario) i have 17 snake plants lol

  • @Lachowder
    @Lachowder 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Hey, thanks for being a complete nerd! I enjoyed every detail and new vocabulary learned.

  • @EmmaMorgan09
    @EmmaMorgan09 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I have one very small sansivieria growing in a small bowl full of fish tank water! Just water! It’s put out so many new roots and loves living aquatically. So yes! You can grow sansivieria in water!!!

  • @falsificationism
    @falsificationism 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Woah, new subscriber. That info was exactly what I needed...I was so afraid to try full sun and terrified of overwatering after re-potting my first snake plants. Hope this works! Thank you!

    • @GardeningInCanada
      @GardeningInCanada  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Glad it was helpful!

    • @falsificationism
      @falsificationism 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@GardeningInCanada Absolutely--looking forward to working my way through your extensive playlists! 🙏🏽

  • @Sixfuta
    @Sixfuta 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    IT WORKS!! I watched your video a couple of weeks ago, freshened up their soil and put my snake plants out in the summer sun and rain. Its been a fairly hot summer here in the Chicago area (not record-breaking heat like lots of other places in 2023) and all the snake plants seem very happy and are growing fast, with more dramatic variegation. I don’t leave them out in the heaviest thunderstorms. I avoid watering them with the hose between rain storms unless they’re dry. I fertilize now and then. They are growing fast, including the pups of the Whale Fin i got in June.

  • @angelcraze5552
    @angelcraze5552 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I agree. The more light you provide, the more they grow, the more water they will need. In the dark corner of your home, they are not receiving much light, they will not dry out as quickly or 'drink' as much water so they will require less. I used to keep aquarium plants, it was always the light that was the driving force for growth.

  • @desertflower9557
    @desertflower9557 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    New to growing this Plant so I appreciated the help. I did learn something that I believe will be helpful. I will let you know. when I see change.

  • @robertmal5203
    @robertmal5203 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for the information!

  • @Anil18834
    @Anil18834 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Excellent explanation. Thanks for the advice ❤

  • @ThomasWalton
    @ThomasWalton 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Going to give this a try - beef up my snake plants 💪 ! Thanks for sharing

  • @jordanxfile
    @jordanxfile 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you for this 🤩I started my cuttings on a south-west facing windowsill and that is where they are right now. Growing in semi-hydro (LECA).

  • @RocamboleMan
    @RocamboleMan 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is super helpful and explains my recent success with them. I'm a big fan of snake plants! 11 cv's and counting. :) I'm trying to learn the names of the ones I got that didn't come with tags. Really appreciate the science end of it too! Thanks for sharing it.

  • @crystalalvarez7540
    @crystalalvarez7540 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you so much. I will be trying your tips because I really would love for it to get bigger.

    • @GardeningInCanada
      @GardeningInCanada  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yea! Absolutely give it a shot and let me know how it works for you

  • @adrisgypsygarden
    @adrisgypsygarden ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I am so glad I found you. I am in South Africa. I have 11 different snake plants in my collection. I also found they like more water. They also grow fast for me. I don't put them in full sun. It is very hot here. They do prefer some shade. I keep them outside and on my stoep (covered). The cam thing I learnt about when doing research for spekboom. You explained it well. People ofter ask me for plants that will produce oxygen... And then I roll my eyes.. Photosynthesis and chlorophyll... All plants make oxygen. I know listened to the leave video also. Very interesting. I have always left my leaves as mulch. I never knew about the carbon thing and i do notice a lot of fungi in my garden. I do have a fertilizer high in nitrogen that we occasionally use everywhere. It makea sense

    • @GardeningInCanada
      @GardeningInCanada  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nice!!! I’m releasing an update video on this Friday next week

  • @pottymouthedplanter
    @pottymouthedplanter 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love snake plants. I have about 8 varieties. Great video!

  • @Troy_Combs
    @Troy_Combs 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Tx Ash, another informative Vidja. I am 45 years young and am considering college for horticulture but since finding your channel I think I might want to follow in your footsteps. Tx again for knowledge and info. ✌🏻️❤️🌱.

  • @BudderBean
    @BudderBean 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I have just bought my first 2 snake plants! One big guy in a “12 pot, and a little guy in a 6” pot.
    I have them indoors, but I am now contemplating putting them outside for the summer

    • @GardeningInCanada
      @GardeningInCanada  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      If you do be sure to garden them off slowly.
      I have an article on this here: gardeningincanada.net/bringing-house-plants-outside/
      As well as a video: th-cam.com/video/uG_lMAQ-cHE/w-d-xo.html

  • @juliavandermeer2740
    @juliavandermeer2740 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I just watched another video, in which it was explained that snake plants CAN be kept in the dark, but they prefer a lot of light. It's just that they die very slowly, therefore people think they are doing fine. So maybe it's best to put them in a light area part of the day or every other day. And maybe you could explain why my snake plant started out with yellow edges, but new shoots don't have yellow edges, but are completely green?

  • @emandeli1585
    @emandeli1585 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love all the snake plants!!

    • @emandeli1585
      @emandeli1585 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      And I actually learned something very interesting, so thank you!

    • @GardeningInCanada
      @GardeningInCanada  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That’s perfect! Always my aim

  • @sansevieria1018
    @sansevieria1018 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Its food to see your Sansevierias.❤

  • @zap4980
    @zap4980 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for sharing 💗

  • @janw491
    @janw491 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I just throw mine outside for the summer then indoors out of direct sun in the winter and water when I remember. They are taking over the house, bursting ( literally) out of their pots!

  • @kyote_unleashed
    @kyote_unleashed 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    timely information - thank you! i have 4 snake plants and several cuttings.

    • @GardeningInCanada
      @GardeningInCanada  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That’s awesome! I love them

    • @kyote_unleashed
      @kyote_unleashed 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@GardeningInCanada i had a couple of the hahnii type root rot because the soil was way too heavy - lesson learned. hoping the cuttings work

    • @GardeningInCanada
      @GardeningInCanada  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yea they don’t love heavy soil that’s forsure

  • @Rhaphidophile
    @Rhaphidophile 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I'm Filipino and these grow like weed. They get full sun and watered daily.

  • @alonline139
    @alonline139 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Wow ❤ actual scientific advice 👍

  • @goldenhorshoe4814
    @goldenhorshoe4814 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’m new to the snake plant I was looking for an air purifier plant and stumbled upon this beautiful snake plant and I decided I had to buy it and learn about it how to make it grow tall and big. I only have a young one right now and trying to learn it’s likes and dislikes and so far I seem to be keeping it happy cuz it is looking more perky every day and I’ve only owned it for a week

  • @elizabethhickman4805
    @elizabethhickman4805 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    At about 5:40, you say that obligate CAM plants can photosynthesize normally if conditions are right. This would actually be a facultative situation, where the CAM photosynthesis can be switched off. Obligate species cannot change.

  • @michelledevereux1905
    @michelledevereux1905 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you
    Very informative

  • @craigprice2946
    @craigprice2946 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I agree this is has been my exact experience also

    • @GardeningInCanada
      @GardeningInCanada  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Wonderful! What kinds do you have?

  • @cherab7400
    @cherab7400 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    amazing video! Mind blown!

    • @GardeningInCanada
      @GardeningInCanada  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That’s perfect! I’m always aiming for new info.

  • @theresahubert5099
    @theresahubert5099 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I would never give you flak! You have too much knowledge 💯

  • @user-rn3fz9xe5v
    @user-rn3fz9xe5v 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This makes so much sense and as a new snake plant grower I really appreciate this confirmation!😊 I have mine in about 75% sun, which is max in my back yard due to some tree coverage, but I have not been watering them but once a month from other videos I saw. But in my own thoughts, right from the beginning, I'm thinking more than that, especially in more sun?? Lol so again thanks!!

  • @johnathondavis5208
    @johnathondavis5208 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Dracaena is a great one for almost anywhere. Easy to care for.

  • @houseplantasy8047
    @houseplantasy8047 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    My grandma told me the ole, "drop a couple matches on the top soil of your snake plants and water one all the way thru- you're sure to have pups and new growth not too long afterwards."
    This is something that has worked like a charm for every single one of my snakes.

    • @Evelyn55515
      @Evelyn55515 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Why matches?

    • @marcyanus1430
      @marcyanus1430 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@Evelyn55515 great source of phosphorous, magnesium and i think nitro in the tip.

    • @latitude1904
      @latitude1904 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Burnt or unburned?

  • @puppy172
    @puppy172 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I think this might be the most important video I could have seen about snakeplants, thank you sooooo much because I want bigger snakes!❤️🌿

  • @Fascistbeast
    @Fascistbeast 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Snake plants are good for busy college students with no time haha
    It’s one of the best plants I’ve bought.
    Good for climate change too
    Thanks for the information 👍

  • @maameyaansiah3154
    @maameyaansiah3154 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great information. Now mine can grow. ❤

  • @Jake-mn1qc
    @Jake-mn1qc 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Cool looking glasses.

  • @carissachristy9364
    @carissachristy9364 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I loooove sans snake plants

  • @xyz-pg3zd
    @xyz-pg3zd 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    subscribed!!! everything makes sense now. thanks for making science understandable to average joe/joanna lol.

  • @youbetcha108
    @youbetcha108 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have mine in a self watering Lechuza planter. It’s very happy. Gets as much water as it likes and diffused light from a bathroom window. It got very tall. I just divided it. It looks like the one in the thumbnail picture for this video.

  • @valeriavillasenor1380
    @valeriavillasenor1380 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you much!!!!!

  • @chickitapanda6503
    @chickitapanda6503 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    im so glad i subscribed you are awesome

  • @honestreviewer4435
    @honestreviewer4435 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have two gorgeous sansevierias which I baby. They have perfect leaves! :)

  • @natashamense-dietrich6156
    @natashamense-dietrich6156 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I think obligate CAMs can only conduct CAM photosynthesis, and facultative CAM plants can switch pending conditions. So any extra growth is likely just due to more lighting in my opinion.

    • @GardeningInCanada
      @GardeningInCanada  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yea absolutely but you need the water volume to support the new energy capture and turning it into something in the form of new growth

  • @donnaschmeikal3929
    @donnaschmeikal3929 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I somehow got mine to bloom a couple times. I think it was a combination of direct sun and watering (indoors). They have a beautiful perfume

  • @velmamcreynolds2422
    @velmamcreynolds2422 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks!

  • @sandygeddry724
    @sandygeddry724 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This video is very helpful to me. I recently purchased my first snake plant from the grocery store. It is currently in quarantine for observation for pests. So far, so good. I was planning to put it in a low light area, but after hearing your advise I think I will try putting it in a bright light. What kind of humidity do they need.?

    • @GardeningInCanada
      @GardeningInCanada  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Just regular old home humidity between 30-50

  • @nicholasclemens9842
    @nicholasclemens9842 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video

  • @rpatel7941
    @rpatel7941 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have a baby one gifted a few years back n hardly growing...I understand now...thank you...need to water more...

  • @lydiabuhler7283
    @lydiabuhler7283 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    goood to know, i just moved mine to under a lamp. i saw it's growing some pups.

  • @johnchlimon-cp4yl
    @johnchlimon-cp4yl 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks so much 😊

  • @tracyfrederick5606
    @tracyfrederick5606 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I found this video and watched it. Love it. When I wanted to watch it again I liked to have never found it again 😫 so happy I did. This totally makes sense to me. Where I live they are cold hardy and grow pretty fast. Sansevieria are a new fascination for me. I've only got 3 varieties so far but I plan to change that. Thanks for the informative video. I shared it in my Facebook group as well !

    • @GardeningInCanada
      @GardeningInCanada  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks awesome! Thanks so much for the support

  • @nporter3
    @nporter3 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I watched this previously and found it extremely interesting. So i prepped my sansevierias and put all of them under grow lights about 2 months ago. I’m now going to start watering them every 2 weeks. This is my second 2 weekly watering. I’m testing your theory and will give you updates in a month or so. I currently have about 20 or so different types. Wish me luck. And thanks again for the great ideas you share with us

    • @GardeningInCanada
      @GardeningInCanada  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Good luck! Just make sure you don’t over water and you’re watering when the plant asks for if

    • @nporter3
      @nporter3 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Will do.

    • @GardeningInCanada
      @GardeningInCanada  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ❤️

    • @bex1854
      @bex1854 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      do you have any updates??

    • @alexandertuin6831
      @alexandertuin6831 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Any updates ?

  • @Stabity
    @Stabity 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I was wondering why my snake plant has been growing like crazy compared to some of the stories I've heard about it being a slow grower. Mine gets lots of sun and I water regularly and it has 4 pups (one is almost as tall as the parent leaves) in a couple months.

  • @thecakepopsistars
    @thecakepopsistars 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I just recently started liking the mother in law tongue 🤑on sale!

  • @padilla86mp
    @padilla86mp 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How am I barely finding your channel! 👏🏼

  • @jemmastone11
    @jemmastone11 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Subscribed. Great video.

    • @GardeningInCanada
      @GardeningInCanada  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Awesome glad you enjoyed! Let me know you want to see anything in particular

  • @thecolbertaffect7008
    @thecolbertaffect7008 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you

  • @DavidMFChapman
    @DavidMFChapman หลายเดือนก่อน

    I was struggling with mine, but I had an idea to repot in pure leca balls. It sits in a window with afternoon sun snd thoroughly soak the medium once a week. I’ll try putting it outside this summer. I have seen them growing outdoors in Caribbean countries.

  • @lev2727
    @lev2727 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    True, but I don't think you even need to have lots of sun from a south window or grow light to get good growth. Sure, it helps a lot, but I had mine in a north-west window for many years, and they grew quite fast, had to repot every 2 or 3 years.
    It's the watering schedule, and the amount you give them that in my opinion is the key, too many people are just too scared to overwater them and let them go dry too long to avoid any risk. I think the plant adjusts to that, thinking it's a dry period, and take's its foot off the gas.

  • @cathyspooner7093
    @cathyspooner7093 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I potted my snake pot in a bigger pot and growing like crazy got a lot of babies

    • @JJ.R-xs8rf
      @JJ.R-xs8rf 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The pot is not the reason why they're growing like crazy, it's the light. If you live where she lives in Canada, and have a slow grower near a northern window, then it won't grow faster by getting a bigger pot, unless you're a lazy plant owner, and consider to re-pot years too late.

  • @laurendao4467
    @laurendao4467 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great info! I was able to propagate from a leaf cutting very quickly because I kept it close under an intense grow light. I"m considering moving one or two of my snake plants outside this summer, but I haven't ever transitioned any of my houseplants outdoors for the summer. Do you have any advice (maybe a video?) on doing that to help it adjust well?

    • @GardeningInCanada
      @GardeningInCanada  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have a blog post on this process! and a video. I would go with the article because it has other videos that you should watch as well just to help understand some concepts. gardeningincanada.net/bringing-house-plants-outside/

  • @GardeningInCanada
    @GardeningInCanada  3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thanks so much for watch! Who ones these and how many?

    • @thecakepopsistars
      @thecakepopsistars 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Laurentii, Moonshine, Starfish, Zeylanica and Fernwood Mikado ...

    • @GardeningInCanada
      @GardeningInCanada  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Oh gorgeous!

    • @marjxowisno
      @marjxowisno 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hello! So I have read International Sansevieria Society journals and know some of the botanical names if you want to know more about Sansevieria species such as who and where they come from and about their flowers I would recommend visiting their website :) they have researchers who writes the journals :)
      Anyways from my knowledge these are the names of the plants and I included the time from the video so it’s easier.
      0:00 Sansevieria trifasciata
      1:12 Sansevieria trifasciata Hahnii Marginata
      1:39 Sansevieria Cylindrica
      2:04 Sansevieria Masoniana
      2:20 Sansevieria Lavranos 23154 “Warshiik”
      2:32 Sansevieria trifasciata “Laurentii”
      2:40 Sansevieria Boncel Patula

    • @GardeningInCanada
      @GardeningInCanada  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Wow! Thanks that’s awesome!

    • @MushroomMagpie
      @MushroomMagpie 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Any advice on getting them to flower? I have a massive plant, 4 to 5 feet tall, that used to flower 2 to 3 times a year, but hasn't in the last couple years at all.

  • @gabrielacarranza5572
    @gabrielacarranza5572 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for the video!! I have a question for you: where should I place my plant during the winter?

    • @GardeningInCanada
      @GardeningInCanada  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Glad you enjoyed! and full sun or under a grow light if possible