I've had my snake plant for three years now and it's finally putting out a second shoot—I was starting to think mine was just stubborn

I've had my snake plant for three years now and it's finally putting out a second shoot—I was starting to think mine was just stubborn! I barely water it, honestly forget half the time, which I think is exactly what it wants. Has anyone else found theirs actually prefers neglect? I'm curious if the Mediterranean heat helps since mine thrives on a north-facing shelf where I ignore it completely.