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Snake Plant Care Guide: Pet Safety, Flowers, Size, and Common Problems

Snake plant varieties including Laurentii and Moonshine with text about benefits, pet safety, and common problems

Snake plants are about as easy as houseplants get. That’s why folk keep searching for them, especially if you’re new to indoor gardening or just want something that won’t keel over when you forget to water it. If you’re picking…

Heather Rosenberg
April 14, 2026

Plant Care Guides

Best Soil for Snake Plants (Drainage, Mixes, Table + DIY Recipes)

best soil for snake plants in terracotta pot with cactus mix, perlite and bark for drainage

The best soil for snake plants is a fast-draining, airy mix that doesn’t stay wet for days. A cactus mix, succulent soil, or a succulent soil mix amended with perlite (and often pine bark) usually works best. Standard potting soil…

Heather Rosenberg
February 20, 2026