If you notice, we take care of everything about the snake plant but we don’t take care of the soil. If we can change the soil of the snake plant every few months, then the problem of twisting or Curling the leaves of the snake plant may go away.
One of the most toughest indoor plants are snake plants, This Plant can tolerate every types of indoor condition. It also known as “mother -in- law’s tongue” for its stiff, sword like leaves. The leaves of this plant are like sharp swords, and the leaves of this plant are of many colors.
This plant needs low maintenance and any weather conditions. If its leaves can become curly, which indicates the plant is not healthy and needs more care.
If you really know about caring of snake plant you can read this. But now if you want to solve your problem, you need to spend some time to know about it. So first know why this leaf is curled and what to do to prevent it from happening. Then you will know caring of snake plant.
Why my snake plant leaves curling?
snake plant leaves curling can cause by different factors including too much water, too little water, temperature changes etc. If you notice that leaves are curling don’t worry. This does not mean that your plant will not live long, there are some problems that you need to fix it.
- Under-watering
- Overwatering
- Excessive fertiliser
- Root bound
- Extreme temperature
- Pest infections
Lets know how to prevent this problem
1. Under-watering can curling your snake plant leaves
Under-watering is the most common problem Snake plant leaves curling. If you see curled, wrinkled foliage with brown edges, your plant is likely thirsty.This plant needs water when the soil is dry. But soil is very dry then underwatering is likely the problem. Keep in mind that if water is not given for a long time, the roots of the plant will dry up. So understanding the under-watering problem, if you water it every day, the problem will not be solved.
To avoid this problem, water the plants for several hours so that they do not curl, try checking the roots to ensure they are still healthy.
2. Snake plant leaves curling because of Overwatering
The curled leaves that indicate your plant is being over watering. If the snake plant receives too much water, its leaves look droopy and curled. Water is added to the soil when the plant is already waterlogged. The roots will rot and Snake roots can’t survive for long in saturated soil. If your plant’s roots begin to rot, the water and nutrients needed by the plant to survive will not reach the plant’s leaves. This causes the leaves to shrivel up to retain water.
To avoid these problems, you should place the snake plant in a place where the drainage hole will be good so that even if you overwater, the excess water will escape through that hole.
3. Excessive fertiliser
Curly leaves can indicate fertiliser burn which occurs when the fertiliser build up of nutrients in the soils. Excessive fertiliser is toxic to the root damage and also leaves curling.
How can I use fertilizer correctly on my snake plant?
Remember to avoid fertilizing in winter. During the growing season like Spring and Summer, feed your plant every 2 to 3 weeks with a water soluble balanced fertilizer diluted to half strength. If you used powdered fertilisers then you want to flush the soil with distilled water. It will help to move the fertilizer away from the plant’s root system.
4. Root bound
If there is any problem with the plant, first of all we check the plant root. Root bound is happens when the plant is shifted to a container. It happens when the shift time routes become tangled. As a result, water does not reach the plant roots properly, so the plant leaves turn curly due to stress.
What can I do if root bound of my snake plant ?
You can use a larger container and also be careful to shift time roots do not get tangled. The new pot should be fresh, well draining soil and roots should be placed carefully.The remedy for a rootbound plant is easy. Simply replant it in a bigger pot that has ample space for the roots to grow.
5. Extreme temperature
Snake plant ideal temperature between 65-90 degree Fahrenheit. If your room temperature is higher than the leaves will curl. The placement of your plant plays a key role in its exposure to heat. To avoid the placing your plant in direct sunlight. To keep your snake plants happy and healthy, keep them in an environment with consistent temperatures in their preferred range.
6. Pest infections
Plant lesions occur when pests such as aphids and spider mites attack your plants. This causes the leaves to curl so you need to separate your snake from other plants as soon as possible or those plants will be affected.
What can do if pest attack our snake plant ?
wipe the affected leaves of snake plant thoroughly with a soft cloth with neem oil to prevent them from being attacked by the insect. Or you can use pyrethrin-based sprays, and insecticidal soap.