We’ve all seen them: the long, spindly green leaves and the tall stalks with beautiful blooms. But what is it about snake plants that make them so popular? The answer is simple: they’re easy to grow, versatile, and low maintenance.
If you want more information about snake plants (also known as mother-in-law’s tongue), read on! Here we’ll talk about how much sun snake plants need. We’ll also discuss whether or not your snake plant prefers full sun or partial shade, where it grows best, and even how much sun can kill your snake plant.
How Much Sun Does Snake Plant Need?
The snake plant thrives in full sun, but can tolerate partial shade. If you live in a part of the world where there is not much sunshine in the winter months, try to give your snake plant as much light as possible. Your snake plant will grow slower if it does not get enough sunlight. If you can’t give it full sun, remember that it will be smaller than if you had given it more light.
To keep the healthy and thriving, snake plants should get at least 5 hours of indirect sunlight each day.
Does Snake Plant Prefer Full Sun?
The plant does prefer partial sun, but it can tolerate full sun as long as it gets lots of light throughout the day.
If you place them in an area where it gets too much sunlight, you’ll need to move them to another area. Too much sun will damage the plant.
Can Snake Plant Grow in Shade?
If you have a shady space, give the snake plant a try. It’s a hardy plant and can grow in partial shade, but it won’t flower unless it gets more light than that. If you want to propagate your snake plant, bright indirect sunlight is best.
Plants need light to create food via photosynthesis, so the more light they get, the better they’ll grow and bloom. Full sun is too much for most indoor plants—even if they’re indoors under artificial lights—and will burn them. Partial sun or bright indirect light is ideal for snake plants and gives them enough energy to thrive without causing damage from over-exposure to UV rays (which are also bad for humans).
Where Does Snake Plant Grow Best?
The snake plant is a very versatile houseplant and can grow in many locations. It does best with bright indirect light indoors, but will also tolerate low-light conditions as well. However, be sure not to place it in direct sunlight as this may burn the leaves.
The snake plant is also a very forgiving plant and will do well in most average homes. It requires average water and soil conditions and does not need frequent watering.
Can Snake Plant Get Too Much Sun?
The snake plant can get too much sun. If you get too much sun on your snake plant, the leaves will burn and turn brown. The plant will start to look unhealthy and the leaves will droop and curl up.
If this happens, you’ll need to move your snake plant into a darker location. If your snake plant is getting too much sun, try moving it under some shade or indoors during the hottest part of the day.
Signs Your Snake Plants Aren’t Getting Enough Sunlight
If your snake plant isn’t getting enough sun, you may notice the following:
- The leaves will be pale green or yellow
- The leaves are small and narrow
- The leaves have brown tips. This can also happen if you’re overwatering, but it’s a more common sign of not enough light when it comes to indoor plants
- The leaves are stiff and brittle, especially at the ends of branches where they attach to the main stem (or “leaf stock”). This is another symptom that points to not enough light; however, overwatering can also cause this issue as well as under fertilization or improper watering techniques (leaves should be soft and pliable)
Conclusion
In general, the snake plant will be perfectly happy with just about any amount of sunlight that you give it. It’s not like a cactus or succulent that needs to be placed in direct sunlight—snake plants can handle most light levels without any problems. For optimal growth, make sure the snake plants get at least 6 hours of indirect sunlight each day.
