Description
Sansevieria trifasciata, Snake Plant (var. laurentii) Plant is a popular houseplant with leaves having dark green centers that are surrounded by light yellow to gold edges.
What makes it special:
- NASA recommended an air purifier plant.
- Best plant for AC rooms, office desk, etc.
- Zero maintenance plant.
- Best indoor plant for low light condition
- Popular houseplant with wavy cross stripes.
Sr | Item name |
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1 | Sansevieria trifasciata, Snake Plant (var. laurentii) – Plant |
2 | 5 inch (13 cm) Grower Round Plastic Pot (Black) |
family Asparagaceae Sansevieria trifasciata belongs to the family Asparagaceae. Leaves are erect, fleshy, sharply-pointed, sword-shaped, deep green with light gray-green horizontal stripes. Leaves arise in a rosette from a thick rhizome. Small fragrant greenish-white flowers bloom on mature plants. Flowers and fruit rarely appear on indoor plants.
A plant has horizontal bands of light greyish-green and bordered with a creamy yellow margin of variable width which is parallel with the veins of the leaf.
Plant Specifications
Plant Height | 12 inch (30 cm) |
Common Name | Snake plant, mother-in-law tongue, the 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
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.
Soil
- 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 Fertilizer
- During 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 nutrients and moisture easily.
Re-potting
- When a plant outgrows in current pot, re-pot with fresh potting soil and some fertilizer.
- Do the re-potting 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.
Plant Protection
- Remove 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 plants 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 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.
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