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Snake plant

Teresa Matthews

11 years ago

I placed my snake plant outside on our covered porch, and it gets afternoon sun. The plant has been inside for the past 15 years, but has never gotten very big. I transplanted it to a much bigger pot about a month ago. It's been doing fine, but after 3 days on the porch, one of the stems has turned yellow. Should I bring it back inside?

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Photo Synthesis
11 years ago
I would leave it outside. Some warmer outdoor weather would do it some good. Just so long as it's only shedding an older leaf, I wouldn't worry about it. Just keep an eye on it.
Tiffany, purpleinopp Z8b Opp, AL
11 years ago
It's possible that it got a bit burned, but 3 days would be a very short amount of time for that to show up. Are you able to show a pic? It would be good to know if it's that or something more concerning.
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LeslieM peoria az
11 years ago
How much bigger of a pot did you transplant it to? If it's in too big a pot, it may not be able to use all the water in the extra soil. They are very prone to overwatering.
Teresa Matthews
Original Author
11 years ago
Not a much bigger pot, just a little deeper. I'll try to remember to take a pic of it tomorrow. Thanks for all your comments! They help so very much!
tropicbreezent
11 years ago
Some varieties are quite tall but some are very short. It could be that yours isn't a tall growing one.

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