Inspect the snake plant
Take a look at your snake plant and make sure that it is healthy before deciding to propagate it. For this method, you'll be growing the snake plant from its rhizomes. These are located at the bottom of the plant and are connected to the root system.
Check the roots
Take a look at your snake plant and make sure that it is healthy before deciding to propagate it. For this method, you'll be growing the snake plant from its rhizomes. These are located at the bottom of the plant and are connected to the root system.
Divide the leaves
There are a couple of ways that you can divide your snake plant. The more common and safer way is to grab one of the leaves by the root and pull it apart from the plant. It takes all but five seconds to do this step.
Place the shoot in the water
Next, take your newly detached shoot and place it in a glass jar filled with water. The water should cover the shoot about an inch up to the stem. Be sure to place the jar in a sunny and warm area in your home until the roots start to show from the bottom of the shoot.
Transfer to soil
Once you see the roots establishing at the bottom of the shoot, you can place your snake plant in the soil for it to continue to grow.
Inspect the snake plant
Be sure to check the plant for spots or webbings on the leaves, which can be a sign of pest infestation or fungi. You'll also want to make sure that the roots of the plan or solid and healthy.
Divide the plant into thirds
Next, take your shears and cut the plant into three different sections. Before cutting, make sure that your shears are clean and sterile, as you don't want to transfer any bacteria or fungi to the cuttings.
Place cuttings in a jar
Next, take your shears and cut the plant into three different sections. Before cutting, make sure that your shears are clean and sterile, as you don't want to transfer any bacteria or fungi to the cuttings.
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