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Snake Plant (Sansevieria) Repotting: Timing, Mix, and Fungus Gnat Larvae

Crystal's new snake plant in 6-inch pot, 18 inches tall. Read it likes being rootbound. Asks: spring or fall repot? How? Trim roots? Tiny white bugs in soil.

Repotting

When: Spring, after April 1.
Pot: 2 inches larger diameter.
Mix: 2 parts potting soil + 1 part perlite (improves drainage, root health).
No root trimming needed.

White Bugs = Fungus Gnat Larvae

From overwatering.
Snake plant needs totally dry between waterings (every 2+ weeks).
Treatment: Water with rubbing alcohol – kills larvae. Cut back watering keeps them away.

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