Looking to have a family package of snake plants? You need to follow the 3 easiest ways to grow multiple of these beautiful succulents!
Who wouldn’t love snake plants in every corner of their home? They thrive on neglect, survive in low light, and look great anywhere. If you’re dreaming of a full-blown snake plant jungle, here are the three easiest ways to make that happen!
3 Easiest Ways To Grow Multiple Snake Plants
1. Look For Pups
Just give your plant the care it deserves, and before long, you’ll see small pups sprouting near the base. Once they pop up, you’ve got two options:
You can gently uproot the entire plant and separate the pups from the roots. Or, if you prefer to keep things tidy, use a clean, sharp knife to slice down through the soil and detach a pup.
Let the pup dry (or “callous”) in a sunny spot for a day or two. Then plant it in a well-draining cactus or succulent mix.
The tip is just to make sure the pup has at least one or two of its own roots. It’ll bounce back faster and grow better!
2. Cut The Leaf and Propagate
Snake plants also grow from leaf cuttings—and it’s surprisingly easy! You can do this two ways: in soil or water.
So, cut a healthy leaf (about 3–4 inches long) with clean scissors or a knife. Then cut a small V-shape at the base—this helps it soak up more water and nutrients.
For water propagation, place the lower third of the cutting in a jar of water. You’ll need some patience here, but it’s fun to watch roots grow. If you prefer soil, let the cutting callous for a day or two and then plant it in a pot.
And jot down that you always plant the cuttings upright—bottom side down. Flipping them will stop root growth.
Bonus Tip: If you see browning tips during water propagation, switch to filtered or rainwater. Snake plants dislike chlorine and salt in tap water.
3. By Division
This method works best for mature plants. Gently remove the plant from its pot and shake off the excess soil. On a clean surface, cut through the root ball with a sterile knife.
Be very sure that each new section has at least 2–3 healthy leaves and some roots attached. Don’t worry—snake plants are tough and handle this process well.
Let the cuttings callous for 24 hours before potting them in fresh soil with good drainage.
Now, here the extra care part comes in—don’t water the new divisions for 4–5 days. This lets the roots settle and lowers the risk of rot.
So, now that you know about the easiest methods of snake plant propagation, which one are you going to try out? Let us know in the comments below!
