Aspiring plant pros, this one’s for you.
This may leave you feeling a little wary about adding a new plant to your collection.
Just be careful around pets, since snake plants are toxic to cats and dogs.
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Although the snake plant can withstand drought, its not frost-tolerant.
Keep your plant near a window, but out of direct sunlight.
Letier recommends watering your snake plant every two to four weeks and allowing it to dry out between waterings.
Thebiggest mistakeis overwatering, she says.
When potting, check that your plant has drainage holes to prevent root rot.
Letier suggests repotting every two to three years and using a well-draining soil.
Its also safe around cats and dogs.
Indoors, these plants can grow to six feet but are usually around three feet tall and wide.
Parlor palms love humidity.
Keep the temperature between 65F and 80F for best results.
Mist daily and let this be your time to be present and practice gratitude, Letier says.
Parlor palms are also very forgiving if you dont stick to your plant care routine.
Letier recommends using well-draining soil and a pot with drainage holes to prevent moisture buildup.
Water your plant once a week from the bottom up.
In the winter, reduce watering to every two to three weeks since growth slows down, she says.
Avoid overwatering, as parlor palms are prone to root rot if the soil stays soggy.
Indoors, the jade plant can grow to a height of two to three feet.
It can grow even larger outdoors if the conditions are suitable.
It blooms once a year, and takes six to eight weeks for buds to appear.
Indoors, it needs bright, indirect light; outdoors, it grows well in the shade.
Mazat suggests letting the soil dry out a bit between wateringsbut not too muchbecause it can overwhelm the plant.
Cutting your cactus back can help it flourish while encouraging new growth.
