Picture of a Mother-in-law's tongue, or snake plant growing in a pot. - hanifahh/Shutterstock Snake plants are generally very easy to care for. They rarely need water, don't fuss over sunlight, and ...

If your snake plant needs to be repotted, you'll notice a few telltale signs, such as "slowed growth, or roots coming out of the bottom of its container," says gardening coach and author Lee Miller.

Watering a snake plant in winter follows a rhythm entirely its own. Whether or not this famously tough houseplant stays healthy through the coldest months hinges on you understanding that rhythm.