Proper care of a Snake Plant (Mother-in-law's Tongue).?

if you can see roots in the holes in the bottom of the pot, re=plant it. only go about 1" bigger in pot size. they basically thrive on neglect (maybe that is why they call it "mother-in=law's tongue) lol...anyway, they tolerate almost any conditions. i have one near a window, and one in my hallway with no natural light at all. i water them once a week. i even have some growing in a flower vase that i separated off my large one. they have been in water for 2 years.

Mothers In Law Tongue

Mother In Law Tongue Care

I started with 1 plant and continual divide it every year, it just grows and grows, I now have 2 big pots that I bring in during the Winter and on the patio in the Summer, they get direct sun in Summer & filtered in the house. I water whenever, I check to see if dry. And yes it can take alot of abuse. If eaten it will make you lose your voice for a while (never tried it ) maybe thats why its called mother-in-law tongue. Have had them 6yrs.

Snake plants don't attract snakes. The leaves look like snake's tongue. That's why they call it Snake Plant.

i ley mine get to where the leaves were about 3' in length growing in a 8' w x 8' tall terra cotta pot, kept in probably the darkest corner of the rm, the thing flowered every year(flowers resemble lily of the vally but yellowish orange in color and very aromatic).

these r pretty tough plants, yes it need repotted. i have one of these and the biggest mistake i made was watering it to much. i found if u water it like once a month depending on soil. the plant is from africa so little water

the mother in laws tongue is part of the cactus family.like all the others have said.......water once in awhile and repot as needed.also you could split up and give starts to friends like i do.

i WOULD LEAVE IT IN THE SAME POT, THEY DON'T REQUIRE MUCH CARE AT ALL. jUST LEAVE IN LIGHT, AND WATER ONCE IN A BLUE MOON OR BETTER STILL JUST SIT OUTSIDE AND LET IT GET RAIN WATER.