Underwatered Snake Plant. Like all succulents snake plant is susceptible to root rot in soggy conditions and droopy snake plant leaves often result when the plant is overwatered. Signs of Underwatered Snake Plant Plants usually shows their extreme dehydration through the changes in their appearance.
Signs of Underwatered Snake Plant Plants usually shows their extreme dehydration through the changes in their appearance. Now I water my snake plant on the first of each month and then only sparingly. To tell if the snake plant has been underwatered first and foremost check the appearance of its leaves.
Because of the overwatering the snake plant might develop a root rot situation and invite pests.
If neglected the leaves will start shedding. Snake plants are tough succulent plants and have developed the ability to survive in nutrient deficient soils. The tips are usually dry and feel crispy. The snake plant will develop brown tips if underwatered but overwatering causes the snake plant leaves to turn yellow or brown.