Sansevieria trifasciata, Snake Plant

Description

 

Common Name	Snake plant, mother-in-law tongue, tongue of a devil.
Maximum Reachable Height	Up to 4 feet
Flower Colour	Greenish-white.
Bloom Time	Rarely bloom.
Difficulty Level	Easy to grow.

Planting And Care

 

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Sunlight

Keep the plant indoors with bright indirect natural light or bright artificial light.

Protect the plant from direct harsh sunlight as it can cause damage to the foliage.

The soil should be well-drained and fertile rich in organic content.

Watering Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.

Water when topsoil (1-2 inches) feels dry to touch.

Water thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in the winter and rainy seasons.

Application of FertilizerDuring the main growing season feed the plant with organic fertilizer once a month.

Loosen the topsoil without disturbing the roots of the plant so it can uptake the nutrients and moisture easily.

Re-pottingWhen a plant outgrows in the current pot, re-pot with fresh potting soil and some fertilizer.

Do the repotting late evening and keep the plant in a shady area for 2 to 3 days and then move the plant in its suitable climatic condition.

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Plant ProtectionRemove dead, infected, or damaged plant parts and dispose of them away from the planting area.

Spray Neem, Eucalyptus, or Citrus oil for any insect/pest attack, as a primary treatment.

 

Don’t Easily grows in AC rooms but away from AC vents.

Do not over-water the plant especially when the pot does not have drainage holes.

Sansevieria Trifasciata Care

Initial care for 1-2 weeks after receiving plant at your location:

Keep the plant in natural indirect bright Light.

Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.

Water when topsoil (1-2 inches) feels dry to touch.

Do not re-pot for min. 2 weeks after receiving it.

 

Key requirements to keep the plant healthy:

Sunlight	Bright indirect natural light or bright artificial light.
Watering	Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture. Water when topsoil (3-4 inches) feels dry to touch. Water thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in the winter and rainy seasons.
Soil	Soil should be well-drained and fertile, rich in organic content.
Temperature	12-29 degrees Celsius.
Fertilizer	Apply any organic fertilizer.

Sansevieria Trifasciata Special Feature

The snake plant is an excellent air purifier plant.