Okay, so, I’ve been messing around with my snake plants lately, trying to figure out the best temps for them. I mean, these guys are supposed to be easy, right? But I’ve always wondered about how cold they can actually get before they start to struggle. You know, sometimes, it gets pretty chilly in my apartment, especially at night during the winter.
So, I got a few extra snake plants that I wasn’t too attached to and decided to run a little experiment. I put one in my living room, where I usually keep it around 70°F (21°C) which is pretty comfortable. Then I put another one in a spare room that I don’t heat as much. I got a cheap thermometer to keep an eye on the temperature in there. Over a few weeks, it got down to about 60°F (15.5°C) some nights.
The Experiment
- Plant 1 (Control): Kept in the living room at a steady 70°F (21°C).
- Plant 2 (Test): Moved to the spare room, with temperatures dipping to 60°F (15.5°C) at night.
- Plant 3 (Test): Put on the balcony, with temperatures dipping to 50°F (10°C) at night.
I watered them both the same, about once every couple of weeks, making sure the soil was totally dry before I watered again. I didn’t want to mess things up by overwatering, especially in the cooler room. I’m not going to go into all the nitty-gritty details, but basically, I watched them like a hawk. I was looking for any signs of stress, like yellowing leaves, drooping, or anything that looked off.
Here’s the interesting part. The snake plant in the living room was living its best life. No surprise there, it was nice and cozy. But the one in the cooler room, it did okay too! It didn’t grow as fast, but it definitely wasn’t dying or anything. The leaves stayed green, and it seemed pretty content, even with the temperature swings. And plant 3 that I put on the balcony did not grow well, and its leaves were turning yellow and its growth was stunted.
So, what did I learn from this little adventure? Well, it seems like snake plants are tougher than I thought when it comes to the cold. They can handle temperatures down to 60°F (15.5°C) without too much trouble, at least for short periods. But they really don’t like to go below 50°F (10°C), and growth will be slow. It’s not ideal, but they won’t just keel over and die if it gets a little chilly sometimes. Of course, I’m no expert, and this was just a small-scale test. But it’s good to know that my snake plants can handle a bit of a temperature drop without freaking out. It gives me a little peace of mind, especially during those colder months.
Anyway, I just wanted to share my little experiment with you all. Maybe it’ll help someone else who’s wondering about the same thing. If you’ve got any snake plant temperature tips or stories, I’d love to hear them!
