Is a hardy and popular indoor plant, known for its easy care and sleek, architectural look. Tall, sword-like leaves are often variegated with edges of gold or white.
Bright Light:
Sansevieria likes light, with direct sun for 6 to 8 hours a day outdoors and bright indirect light indoors. Whether indoors or out, provide protection from very hot, afternoon sun, whether by placing in a more shady location outdoors or moving the plant to a shaded window indoors. That said, the plant is tolerant of some shade, too. With full sun outdoors, the plant's colors become more intense, and it blooms more profusely.
Water Requirements:
Because snake plant grows naturally in dry soil, it doesn't need a lot of water. Give your indoor plant medium levels of water, watering only when the soil has dried out completely; this may be weekly if the room gets very warm or if it's outdoors in hot, summer temperatures. In winter, water less often either outdoors or in. When watering, pour the water directly on the soil around the base of the plant instead of in the center of the plant itself.
Pests and Disease:
Bugs, fungus and bacteria don't bother sansevieria very much, whether you grow it as a houseplant or outdoors. A more likely problem will be overwatering, which could cause root rot, a fungus that can cause the leaves to wilt or discolor. If you suspect root rot, consider whether your outdoor plant grows next to other plants that need a lot of water, and if so, move it to a location that will allow you to water less often. For houseplants, cut back on watering, check the pot's drainage hole to make sure it's not blocked or repot the plant with a fast-draining soil if necessary.
Pruning and Propagation:
Mother-in-law’s tongue needs no pruning, and it's easy to start new plants from either the small new growths, called suckers, that grow from the base of the plant or even from pieces of the leaves. Place suckers or parts of leaves in potting soil, and keep them slightly moist until they develop roots. Give the plant four to six weeks to develop roots, and then begin to water less often.
Bright Light:
Sansevieria likes light, with direct sun for 6 to 8 hours a day outdoors and bright indirect light indoors. Whether indoors or out, provide protection from very hot, afternoon sun, whether by placing in a more shady location outdoors or moving the plant to a shaded window indoors. That said, the plant is tolerant of some shade, too. With full sun outdoors, the plant's colors become more intense, and it blooms more profusely.
Water Requirements:
Because snake plant grows naturally in dry soil, it doesn't need a lot of water. Give your indoor plant medium levels of water, watering only when the soil has dried out completely; this may be weekly if the room gets very warm or if it's outdoors in hot, summer temperatures. In winter, water less often either outdoors or in. When watering, pour the water directly on the soil around the base of the plant instead of in the center of the plant itself.
Pests and Disease:
Bugs, fungus and bacteria don't bother sansevieria very much, whether you grow it as a houseplant or outdoors. A more likely problem will be overwatering, which could cause root rot, a fungus that can cause the leaves to wilt or discolor. If you suspect root rot, consider whether your outdoor plant grows next to other plants that need a lot of water, and if so, move it to a location that will allow you to water less often. For houseplants, cut back on watering, check the pot's drainage hole to make sure it's not blocked or repot the plant with a fast-draining soil if necessary.
Pruning and Propagation:
Mother-in-law’s tongue needs no pruning, and it's easy to start new plants from either the small new growths, called suckers, that grow from the base of the plant or even from pieces of the leaves. Place suckers or parts of leaves in potting soil, and keep them slightly moist until they develop roots. Give the plant four to six weeks to develop roots, and then begin to water less often.
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