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I have this plant that has been doing really well.

I am about to re-pot it because it has out grown its little seedling home.

When I pulled it out of the pot I noticed large thick roots.
Which, I think are bases for new plants??

http://img80.imageshack.us/img80/6271/mrwormoj7.jpg

I am also finding worms... that look like snails. But I see no shells?

This plant is thriving !

I would love to be able to break off some of these thick stalks, if they are truly new plants, and have one in every room.

I have these + Orchids for cleaning the air.

Apparently, they are the best houseplants for the job.
One in every room? WONDERFUL. Smile

But, how do I do it with out compromising the root system?

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http://www.emilycompost.com/snake_plant.htm

Q: When it is time to divide the snake plant, it is acceptable to gently pull and break apart the thick root-ball? Or is it better to cut it with a sharp knife? Or what?

A: Divide in the spring is best. I either just break the root ball apart or, it that is difficult, then help it with a sharp knife.

Or here
http://ujap.de/plants/sansevieria.html

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Me, I'd just tear it apart, keeping green tops with roots... I think Sansevieria is pretty tough.

Don't know about the worms, pro or con.

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Yup, just tear em or cut. It is very tough to kill those suckers!

Mine have survived being fed beer, being mutilated, and being torn up by human clods.

What is very simple is to place the whole deal in a huge pot. Wait for a baby to pop up. Tear him away early into a new pot. Presto! New plant.

You can also buy babies at a lot of Walmarts for cheap! Smile

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Thanks for that link CJ!

Now I know I am overwatering, and that it definatly needs a bigger pot.

These things are very hardy though.
In fact you are supposed to neglect them in order to properly care for them. HA. Im not sure I can do that. hehehe

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I've found over the years that they seem to grow best when they're slightly potbound. Kinda odd, but it's their deal. When I start new ones, I put them in the smallest pot I can deal with, which is always smaller than it would be for another plant of similar size. Otherwise, they seem to spend their time filling the pot with roots before they start growing up/out again.

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