I left it in dry earth which I moistened maybe once? It's got a pup now but I am concerned because I don't see any roots. A snake plant typically would have a bunch of roots to go with the pup, right? Do I start actually potting it and watering it? Thanks in advance for your help.
by erran_morad
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Also, this horrendous yellow cap is somehow taped to the plant, I don’t think I can get it off without hurting the plant
Stick it in well draining soil, cover the pup with soil, water it once and then only water again when the soil is completely dry. It’s normal for the pup to not have roots yet because the “mother” is sending foods to the pup. You can buy succulent soil from Walmart, Home Depot or similar stores. In a few weeks you’ll see the pup peeking out 🙂 it’s an rewarding experience.
I place all snake plant cuttings in water. I would do this for you guy. He’s thirsty if it hasn’t been watered in months.
Leave it how you’ve been, but water it. May only need once a week or less, but the new plantlet needs to grow some roots (roots will reach for water in soil) and then later you can remove the pup from the cutting.
I use willow water to promote rooting. YMMV. Right now I’m guessing the baby is drinking from the prop.
Congrats on the plantlet! 💚
I would put it in a glass container on top of a thin layer of moist moss, perlite, vermiculite or similar substrate until it makes some roots.
Its dipped in something yellow! It is a snake plant! I have and off shoot from a friend and hers is wild and awesome!
Assuming the yellow part was some kind of decorative? Congrats on the pup! I have a similar one that I saved from the mother pot of succulents, I never knew what plant is that 😅
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All I know is that they’re succulents so I just stick them in with my other succulents 🌱 I remember they only has one small root each.
Yes, this is a snake plant. I rescued this exact type from a compost bin, stuck it in some well draining soil and watered it periodically. For a year, it seemed as if nothing happened. Then it put out a new leaf.
Just keep doing what you’re doing and be patient. These plants are *tough* and play by their own rules. They prefer bright, indirect light, well-draining soil, and to be watered when that soil is dry.
If the potting soil lacks fertilizer, you could about a quarter dosage of liquid fertilizer the next time you water, but I would only do it the once, and use regular from then on out since this plant does not have roots.
Additionally, it is helpful to bottom water, to improve water retention of the soil. I’ve alwaslus found this helped my plants to form healthier roots and prevents nutrient loss.