Why is my snake plant going limp?

[WhoBeDaPlaya]

Quit taking cold showers.

 

[rockyct]

Originally posted by: Quasmo
Snake on a plant?

<leaf flops into Samuel L. Jackson's face>

"I've had enough of these mf snake plants on this mfing plane"

 

[Accipiter22]

LOL thank you

 

[mercanucaribe]

Originally posted by: Accipiter22

Originally posted by: mercanucaribe
Being limp probably means that it's too dry.

really? I thought snake plants only needed watering every few weeks? It's not wilting, it's just limp. It's like it can't stay stiff for some reason

That's what wilting is.

 

[Mucho]

Originally posted by: schneiderguy
viagra

 

[Mo0o]

*laughs to himself childishly*

 

[SagaLore]

Originally posted by: Accipiter22

Originally posted by: SagaLore
It might be root bound.

Remove from pot, get slightly larger pot - if root bound, break up roots with fork. Don't be afraid of hurting it. Use some fresh potting soil (not fertilizer, or you'll burn it!). Mist off the leaves when you're done so they're nice and clean, helps with respiration. Put it in front of filtered sunlight (not direct).

thanks! i'll have to try that

As far as ongoing maintenance - perhaps you should fill a pitcher of water, and set aside for water. Let the chlorine evaporate and bring the water to room temp. Cold water + chlorine = shock to plants.

After you stimulate root growth by breaking them up during repotting, you can also stimulate new leaf growth by clipping off the oldest out leaf blades. Regroup the leafs together by using an oversized rubberband (not tight, just a little tension).