mine did this, too! one by one each leaf just flopped over and died, i have one left that i have saved! my issues were not enough light and incorrect soil/too wet for too long. your soil looks okay, how often do you water?
Levangeline
Does that pot have drainage at the bottom? How often are you watering?
AnnaNicole2015
I’d guess over watering. That leaf looks wet and dead. Not dried out and dead if that makes sense
CakeOpening4975
Root rot 🙁
Need drainage holes.
EvlMidgt
Overwatering
SeaEOh
Maybe consider a terra cotta pot?
mmmetroidvania
Less water but more often. I have only successfully raised one proper house plant (a peace lily I’ve had now for over 9 years).
I think my secret is that: I do not water directly from a tap. I fill a jug, let the chlorine evaporate over the course of a day or two and finally the water will be room temperature and safer imo.
Just a thought, either that or piece lillie’s are bomb proof.
marimomakkoli
You can ignore these for weeks at a time and then water. I’d go by when the leaves are wrinkly and soft but not discolored rather than soil dryness.
ohdearitsrichardiii
Water less often. Once a month or so is usually fine for snake plants. The soil should be bone dry a week after watering, if it’s not, repot in grittier soil
SpaceSeparate9037
definitely over watering for this guy, I water mine once every 1-3 months. really whenever I feel like it but it can get very very very dry and that’s fine. soil is probably retaining too much water too, need something less absorbent for those guys. they’re very hard to kill usually
Global-Tie-3458
You seem to have done the impossible… stop watering this thing.
-CompassionateCat-
Over watering and the pot is either too big or lacks drainage or both. I feel like rot may have already set in due to the center looking wilted and mushy? I would assess the damage by getting in there and removing all the dirt. See if there is anything worth saving? If not maybe some leaf cuttings could water propagate with patience. Snake plants are a personal favorite of mine because of their resilience and the way they survive on neglect. I water my 3 snake plants once every 2 months maybe… can’t remember when the last time I watered my biggest one and it’s still thriving pushing out new growth. I check to see if I see any shrivel in the leaves before I consider a watering with these plants.
Specific_Lawyer9697
Cut watering by half, dry soil does not mean they want more water.
phunkiphino
The pot itself probably has one small hole in the bottom? If so it’s causing root rot because the roots can’t get enough oxygen and the plant need a new set of shoes perhaps a terracotta pot or some gravel in the bottom of the pot it’s in and some elevation underneath so that single drain hole can get air flow to it
znobrizzo
Remove from the soggy soil, remove everything that is rotten, let it callus for a few hours and then replant in a small pot with drainage holes and potting mix that is less spongy. Water only when the soil is dry.
Alexreads0627
I water mine about every 6 weeks and it’s thriving.
Lennaisgrowing
It’s always overwatering.
JAMbitchy4635
The more I ignore a snake plant, the better it does.
mojozworkin
Too wet. It’s rotting.
apope081
Snake plants like abuse. Lol. Mine sat in a camper for 5 months in the heat of the summer no light no water and was never happier. Your for sure giving to much water. They can do ok w low light but think succulent when it comes to the water part. I have mine in a soil mix I make it’s potting soil, perlite, orchid bark, and coco husk. The water basically runs off as I pour it. Maybe watch a video or 2 about them on YouTube. They have some good ones on basic care stuff and how to propagate from cuttings. I have a large 1 I did from cuttings. It takes while but I’m into that sorta thing. Plus you can save plants going south like this.
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mine did this, too! one by one each leaf just flopped over and died, i have one left that i have saved! my issues were not enough light and incorrect soil/too wet for too long. your soil looks okay, how often do you water?
Does that pot have drainage at the bottom? How often are you watering?
I’d guess over watering. That leaf looks wet and dead. Not dried out and dead if that makes sense
Root rot 🙁
Need drainage holes.
Overwatering
Maybe consider a terra cotta pot?
Less water but more often. I have only successfully raised one proper house plant (a peace lily I’ve had now for over 9 years).
I think my secret is that: I do not water directly from a tap. I fill a jug, let the chlorine evaporate over the course of a day or two and finally the water will be room temperature and safer imo.
Just a thought, either that or piece lillie’s are bomb proof.
You can ignore these for weeks at a time and then water. I’d go by when the leaves are wrinkly and soft but not discolored rather than soil dryness.
Water less often. Once a month or so is usually fine for snake plants. The soil should be bone dry a week after watering, if it’s not, repot in grittier soil
definitely over watering for this guy, I water mine once every 1-3 months. really whenever I feel like it but it can get very very very dry and that’s fine. soil is probably retaining too much water too, need something less absorbent for those guys. they’re very hard to kill usually
You seem to have done the impossible… stop watering this thing.
Over watering and the pot is either too big or lacks drainage or both. I feel like rot may have already set in due to the center looking wilted and mushy? I would assess the damage by getting in there and removing all the dirt. See if there is anything worth saving? If not maybe some leaf cuttings could water propagate with patience. Snake plants are a personal favorite of mine because of their resilience and the way they survive on neglect. I water my 3 snake plants once every 2 months maybe… can’t remember when the last time I watered my biggest one and it’s still thriving pushing out new growth. I check to see if I see any shrivel in the leaves before I consider a watering with these plants.
Cut watering by half, dry soil does not mean they want more water.
The pot itself probably has one small hole in the bottom? If so it’s causing root rot because the roots can’t get enough oxygen and the plant need a new set of shoes perhaps a terracotta pot or some gravel in the bottom of the pot it’s in and some elevation underneath so that single drain hole can get air flow to it
Remove from the soggy soil, remove everything that is rotten, let it callus for a few hours and then replant in a small pot with drainage holes and potting mix that is less spongy. Water only when the soil is dry.
I water mine about every 6 weeks and it’s thriving.
It’s always overwatering.
The more I ignore a snake plant, the better it does.
Too wet. It’s rotting.
Snake plants like abuse. Lol. Mine sat in a camper for 5 months in the heat of the summer no light no water and was never happier. Your for sure giving to much water. They can do ok w low light but think succulent when it comes to the water part. I have mine in a soil mix I make it’s potting soil, perlite, orchid bark, and coco husk. The water basically runs off as I pour it. Maybe watch a video or 2 about them on YouTube. They have some good ones on basic care stuff and how to propagate from cuttings. I have a large 1 I did from cuttings. It takes while but I’m into that sorta thing. Plus you can save plants going south like this.