Snake plants are easy to propagate. However, propagating this tolerant hardy succulent can fail if you do the process incorrectly.
Snake plants are easy houseplants to grow from seed, leaf cuttings or division
Propagating the Snake Plant by leaf cutting will yield good results It will take some time to root, but the roots will be soil roots and are well suited to absorbing water and nutrients from soil
-Cut a 2-3" section from the parent plant -Allow the leaf bottom to heal and dry -Place the bottom of the leaf segment into a well draining soil mix in a container with drainage holes -Keep the soil moist while the cutting is rooting -Place the cutting in bright indirect sunlight -New root growth will take about 60 days
Snake plants will propagate in water. Propagating cuttings in water is the easiest method to set up. Water propagating will take a month or two for the root systems to begin growing.
-Cut the leaf into a 3 inch section -Knotch leaf end if desired -Place the leaf end in a glass of water -Set in a well lit area -Change water occasionally -Roots will begin to form in 30-60 days -Once a strong set of roots is visible, plant in soil
Rhizome Division Methods is the propagation method to use if you have a variegated snake plant and want to make sure it retains variegations after propagation When you propagate using the roots and rhizome the genetic information to continue variegation is included as the plant is propagated
Propagating Snake Plant buds
-Cut off Snake Plant buds at the rhizome using a sharp knife -Allow the bud end to dry several hours -Plant the bud in a new container using well draining soil with light moisture content -Set the new bud in bright indirect light to support growth
Snake Plants can be propagated by seed Purchase your seeds and follow the instructions on the packet. Once germinated the seeds will need 3 to 6 weeks to pop up from the ground.