Alright, so I’ve been messing around with my snake plant, trying to figure out the best temperature for it. I’ve heard these things are pretty hardy, but I wanted to see for myself just how much they can handle. So, I started out by keeping it in my living room, which stays around a comfy 70-75 degrees Fahrenheit. The plant seemed happy enough there, growing steadily, no problems.
Then, I thought, “Let’s see what happens if I turn up the heat a bit.” I moved it to a sunroom where it gets a bit warmer, especially during the day. We’re talking about 80-85 degrees. Honestly, the snake plant didn’t even bat an eye. It kept on growing, maybe even a bit faster. It’s like it was saying, “Is that all you got?”
But I wasn’t done. I wanted to see how it would handle the cold. Now, I didn’t want to freeze the poor thing, but I did put it in a cooler room, one that stays around 60-65 degrees. I was a bit worried it might not like it, you know? But nope, the snake plant just kept on truckin’. It slowed down a bit, sure, but it was still growing, still looking healthy.
I even went a step further and put it outside on my porch for a few days. Now, it was during the early spring, so the nights were getting down to about 50-55 degrees. I was really pushing it, I thought. But guess what? The snake plant was totally fine! It didn’t grow much, but it didn’t wilt or turn brown or anything. It just chilled there, literally.
So, after all this experimenting, what did I learn? Well, snake plants are tough as nails. They can handle a wide range of temperatures, from a cool 50 degrees to a warm 85 degrees. They prefer it warmer, sure, but they won’t kick the bucket if it gets a bit chilly. They are like the Chuck Norris of the plant world.
- Started at 70-75°F (21-24°C): Happy plant, steady growth.
- Upped it to 80-85°F (27-29°C): Still happy, maybe grew a bit faster.
- Cooled it down to 60-65°F (16-18°C): Growth slowed, but still healthy.
- Pushed it to 50-55°F (10-13°C) outside: Barely grew, but didn’t die.
Conclusion
These plants are survivors. If you’re looking for a low-maintenance plant that can handle a bit of neglect, a snake plant is a great choice. It is like the perfect roommate who does not complain much.
