Okay, so, I’ve been trying to figure out the whole snake plant thing, especially how much sun they need. It’s kinda tricky, you know? I mean, I’ve heard they’re low-maintenance, but every plant needs some sun, right?
My Snake Plant Experiment
I got this snake plant a few months back, a cute little guy. I put it in my living room, which I thought got decent light. It’s not directly in front of a window, but it’s not in a dark corner either. More like, medium-light, I guess you’d call it. I started by watering it like once a week, just to be safe. Didn’t want to overdo it.

At first, it seemed fine. It wasn’t exactly thriving, but it wasn’t dying either. Just kinda… existing. But then I noticed the leaves were starting to look a bit dull. Not that vibrant green I saw at the store. And they were getting a little droopy, too. Not dramatically, but enough to make me wonder if I was doing something wrong.
Moving Things Around
So I decided to experiment a bit. I moved it closer to the window, where it would get more indirect light. Not direct sun, because I read that can scorch them. I also cut back on the watering a little, maybe every ten days or so. I figured maybe I was overwatering it before.
After a few weeks, I started to see a difference. The leaves perked up a bit. They still weren’t super vibrant, but they definitely looked healthier. It even started growing a new leaf! That was a good sign, I think.
Still Learning
I’m still figuring this whole snake plant thing out. I moved it around a few more times, trying different spots in my apartment. I’m trying to find that sweet spot where it gets enough light but not too much. It’s a bit of a balancing act, honestly.
- Observation 1: Too little light and the leaves get dull and droopy.
- Observation 2: More indirect light seems to be better.
- Observation 3: Less is more when it comes to watering.
I wouldn’t say I’m a snake plant expert now or anything. But I’m definitely learning as I go. It’s kind of fun, actually, seeing how it reacts to different things. It’s like a little science experiment in my living room! And hey, at least it’s still alive, right? That’s gotta count for something.