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How often to water a snake plant
Dracaena trifasciata
Spring–autumn 14 days
Winter 21 days
In a bright room, water your snake plant about every 14 days from spring to autumn and every 21 days in winter. Check that the top of the soil is dry first.
By season and light
| Season | Bright spot | Lower light |
|---|---|---|
| Spring to autumn (Apr–Oct) | every 14 days | every 18 days |
| November and March | every 18 days | every 23 days |
| Winter (Dec–Feb) | every 21 days | every 27 days |
These are the starting intervals Trellis uses when you add a snake plant. Growth slows in winter, so the interval is stretched 1.5× in Dec–Feb and 1.25× in November and March, and 1.3× in lower light (seasons are flipped in the Southern Hemisphere). Pot size and room temperature change things, so adjust to how fast the soil dries.
Where to put it
Copes with lower light
Fine in low light; happier with more
Seasonal notes
Winter
- In winter, once a month is often enough
Tips for your snake plant
- Snake plants love dry spells — when in doubt, wait
- Wrinkly leaves are the cue to water
- Pour onto the soil, not into the leaf base
- Divide it to make more — spring to summer is best
Trellis
Add your snake plant and Trellis reminds you on watering day
- Starts at every 14 days. You can change it any time
- Invite family and see who watered what (free)
- Keep growth photos and share them as cards
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