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Hi there!

I need some help with this individual. It's a snake plant (i don't know the exact species). I've had it for a few years, and it's been doing quite well.

However, it grows really sporadically and it started taking up quite a bit of space. It has some strange growth, due to a bulb leaning to one side at some point. I also can't sustain the weight of some of its own leaves so they hang laterally.

I don't know how it can be helped / remodelled. Maybe a bigger pot could help, idk? I've also though of removing some leaves, but i'm afraid of damaging it.

Suggestions are very welcome.

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[–] pryre@lemmy.world 3 points 1 week ago

Any ones I've seen in Queensland, Australia, have been going strong Ain all sizes of pots. Although small pots seem to stunt their growth. Typically we have a good amount of morning or afternoon sun. Always on a balcony, etc.

I haven't seen many in all-day shady areas. Any that get too much sun seemed to have yellowing/browning towards the tips, but that was in excessive heat.