Stop! Winter can cause rot in your snake plant if you keep it in these 8 spots. Learn how to keep it safe and healthy.
Snake plants are known for being resilient and low-maintenance indoor plants, but winter can cause them to rot unexpectedly. When temperatures drop and indoor environments become inconsistent, the location of your plant matters just as much as watering habits. Learn how to keep it safe and especially away from these 8 danger spots.
Avoid these 8 Spots in Winter for your Snake Plant
Wait! Is your dynamic snake plant starting to have yellow leaves, soft stems, or a mushy base during the colder months? Yes, it’s the place where it is kept. Protect your Sansevieria before winter damages it!
1. Cold Windowsills
Cold windowsills may seem like a good spot for your snake plant, but in winter, the glass becomes extremely cold. This cools the pot and soil, which causes the roots to remain in cold, wet conditions. When soil stays cold for too long, it does not evaporate properly, leading to root rot.
Keeping your snake plant even a few inches away from the window can make a change. Place it on a table, shelf, or stand that receives indirect light, which helps to keep it warm and prevents moisture.
2. Drafty Corners
Drafts from loose windows, balcony gaps, or under door spaces can expose the plant to a sudden burst of cold air. Although snake plants are tolerant and hardy, continuous drafts can stress the roots and slow down soil drying.
To avoid this, figure out the draft lines in your home and ensure your plant is not placed in or around them. A corner with steady, moderate temperatures is better than the coldest part of a room.
3. Near Heaters Or Radiators
Heaters seem a must in winters, but keeping a snake plant near it? Maybe. The intense, direct, and dry heat causes uneven temperatures around the pot. While the air becomes warm, the soil often remains cool and damp, confusing the plant.
Keeping your plant at a distance from radiators, room heaters, and heat blowers helps maintain stable temperatures. A balanced environment ensures that the soil dries naturally instead of drying unevenly or getting stressed.
4. Bathrooms With Poor Ventilation
Bathrooms stay more humid, especially in winter when ventilation is reduced. This leaves the roots wet for longer periods, which initiates fungal growth.
If your bathroom lacks natural light or an exhaust fan, it becomes an unsafe winter spot for your snake plant. Only well-lit and well-ventilated bathrooms can keep your snake plant healthy.
5. Dark Corners
Dark corners slow down your plant’s activity because the plant receives less light during short winter days. When a plant grows more slowly, it uses less water, and the soil remains wet for weeks which leads to rot.
Make sure your plant is placed in a bright room with indirect light, even if it’s not directly beside a window. More light helps maintain proper water uptake and prevents soil stagnation.
6. Unheated Balcony
Nights are cold, and cold damages the leaves of snake plants, making them soft and mushy.
To protect your plant, bring it indoors as soon as temperatures fall sharply. A stable, protected indoor environment is crucial for their survival.
7. Laundry Room
Laundry rooms are often damp and humid due to wet clothes, steam, and low ventilation. This makes moisture stay in the soil, increasing the chances of rot.
If your laundry room lacks sunlight or ventilation, avoid placing the snake plant there. And choose a drier space with air circulation and moderate light.
8. Rooms That Are Closed
Closed rooms like guest rooms or storage spaces can have cold surroundings. Without regular airflow, the plant’s soil takes much longer to dry, especially in winter.
If you open the windows occasionally and ensure airflow in the rooms, that will maintain the plant’s health. If the room remains closed most of the day, then do not keep your plant there.
These are a few places you should not keep your snake plants, but don’t worry, we also have the best places listed for you. Let us know your snake plant relocation story or where you have kept them in the comments below!
