Watering snake plants indoors or out is essential to their long-term health and appearance, from root rot prevention to keeping their leaves from drooping and changing color. Though caring for them should be straightforward and simple, keep these key points in mind when watering a snake plant: (1) Overwatering may cause root rot to form while underwatering may lead to leaves becoming waterlogged with nutrients leaking out; and (2) Knowing when and how often to water.
Snake plants thrive best when exposed to bright indirect light and should be watered regularly - during summer, this could mean dampening their soil every two weeks or so; during winter this frequency should drop due to slower plant growth rates.
Your snake plant's water needs can also depend on its pot; for instance, terracotta pots tend to dry out soil faster than plastic ones and those equipped with drainage holes will help dissipate excess moisture faster.
A key rule when it comes to watering snake plants is ensuring their soil has dried completely before watering again, especially for younger plants that are still growing roots. Mature snake plants tend to store more moisture in their leaves and may not require as frequent attention from you; however if you notice that their leaves have started drooping or turning yellow then increase frequency of your waterings accordingly.
