If your snake plant has mushy leaves either the leaves have been frozen or the plant is rotting from over-watering. Even plants on windowsills can freeze near windows indoors in winter. If the leaves are watery and mushy often with a bad odor they might have rotted from over watering. Snake plants can tolerate very dry conditions and under-watering is better than over-watering for these durable succulent plants. They need reduced water during the winter when you should only give water when you see the leaves slightly lose some rigidity.

Learn more about caring for your snake plant from our Guide to Snake Plant Care.

Courtesy of NYBG Plant Information Service