I've don't over water it. and I provide it with morning sunlight every day. I saw it drying up and decided to keep it inside for a bit without sunlight, but the leaves keep folding. please help. this plant is a gift I don't want it to die
by Embarrassed-Smell576
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Water it
If it’s not underwatering. It’s most likely to much sun exposure. They like partial shade
Assuming that’s a snake plant, i once severely under-watered mine (think no water for weeks if not months… im not proud of it, but life happens lol), and the leaves got somewhat wrinkly and some even flopped over, but no curling inward like that. So I’m inclined to think the curling is something else, maybe too much sun as others have said. As I understand it, when you do water them it’s best to completely soak the soil and leave for 30 ish minutes to help the plant absorb, then let the water drain. If you’ve just top watering a little that could possibly be a factor. If you’re watering deeply as described and it’s still drying up completely every few days even in the shade, there may be a couple different solutions: 1. Keep it inside near a window it can get plenty of light. 2. Consider a larger pot that won’t dry out as quickly 3. If your winter temperatures will permit it, plant it in the ground somewhere outside with partial shade. (The ground, especially past the first few inches, dries much slower than a little planter) I prefer to keep mine indoors even in the warmer parts of year for their air purification benefits. Mine DID survive with a combination of especially attentive watering and a little outdoor sun, so they are hardy little plants! Good luck!
Morning sun shouldn’t be an issue, these tend to prefer bright light (though excessive heat can be an issue)… If sun was the problem you would likely see burnt spots…
Normally curling leaves and/or wrinkles indicates the plant is thirsty… However, watering twice a week may be too much and might explain why the leaves are such a light green color (Hahnii’s are often quite a bit darker in color).
I would gently remove it from its pot and check for root rot… overwatering can damage the roots making the plant look thirsty despite being overwatered.
**make sure to water only when the soil is dry or the pot feels lite. I also can’t tell what your soil mix looks like, but be sure to use a very chunky / well-draining mix. After checking the roots, and adjusting the soil mix (if needed) I’d also give it some balanced and diluted fertilizer 👍