MsDoe said: OK, apologies if I over-explain, but I think this will help.
Make sure the pot has lots of drainage. If the roots are really bad, get a smaller pot, with lots of drainage holes. Plastic nursery pots work well and help keep the plant healthy. It can go inside the cache pot, but never leave it sitting in water.
Get a cactus/succulent soil mix. If possible, add extra grit, up to 50% of the soil. I've had success with pumice, pea gravel, and chipped granite poultry grit. Screen and wash to remove fine dust, which plugs up the air spaces in the soil. Roots need air!
Repot. If you plan on using the anti-gnat layer, leave space for that. The plants look like they're potted too deep now.
If necessary, prop it up with sticks, or rocks at the base. This should only be needed until the roots re-establish.
With a fast-draining pot and soil, you can now water correctly. Water thoroughly until the soil is wet and water runs out the bottom. Let it get quite dry before watering again. This may be two weeks or so, check carefully until you know what works for your situation.
Locate the Sanseviera section of the forum, and enjoy the enthusiasm others share! (OK, they're kind of nutty, but in a fun way.)
The thread "Sansevieria, greatest house plants alive!!" in Houseplants forum
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