Sansevieria Snake Plant

Sansevieria Snake Plant

☘ Origin: Tropical Africa
 Family: Asparagus, Dracaena
☘ Botanical Name: Sansevieria trifasciat · Dracaena trifasciata · Futura robusta
 Common Name: Mother-in-law's Tongue

Symbolism: Snake Plant symbolizes Cleanliness and Tenacity which makes it perfect to be gifted to someone who loves nature. This plant makes as a perfect house warming gift indicating persistence and happiness.

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🔆 Light
Snake Plant prefers indirect but steady light with some direct sun. It can adapt to full sun conditions and will also survive low light situations.

Give your plant a turn every few days to expose all sides to light for even growth from all sides.


💧 Water
Snake Plant does not like the soil to be wet. Let the soil dry between waterings. During the winter season, reduce watering to monthly, or when the soil is dry to the touch. Too much water can harm the plant.

To give your plant the absolute best, room-temperature rainwater and bottled spring water are your best options. Any water containing sugar or salt will hurt your plant!


☁️ Humidity
The average room humidity is perfect for Snake Plant consists of levels between 30 and 50%, which is the average humidity level of most homes. This means the Snake Plant often prefers the same environment as human-beings.


🌡️ Temperature
Snake Plant prefers warm environment with a temperature between (21°C-32°C). During the winter season, set the plant in a place where it will be protected from cold drafts. A temperature below (10°C) could harm the plant.


🧴️ Food
Feed twice a week during the growing season, with a Cactus fertilizer, or general purpose fertilizer. No need to fertilize during the winter.


🐾 Toxicity
Toxic to pets if ingested, it could cause nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.


➕ Additional Tips
It is best to propagate Snake Plant during the growing season in the spring or summer. Dracaena plants can be divided easily during repotting. Additionally, new shoots might emerge from the soil and can be potted independently.


 

HIGH RISK

Do Not Overwater! This will cause leaf drop and root rot that eventually could kill the plant. The worst thing you can do regarding watering is "give it too much".


Make sure your plant is not placed near Heat or AC source. It is best to keep consistent room temperature throughout the seasons and not turn off Heat or AC when away or traveling. The best temperature ratio for almost any plant is (15°C-24°C).

Above all, make sure you’re ready for plant parenthood..

💡 These essential care instructions are just guidelines; watering frequency, care routine will vary depending on location, light, temperature, humidity and air circulation in a space -- and most of all on your care.

💡 Your plant relies on you to give it healthy living conditions and deserves plenty of TLC. In fact, the mere act of paying attention to it on daily basis -- or "listening | talking" to it, if you will -- is one of the most important things you can do as a plant parent.

💡 If you see any signs of distress, you may need to act immediately to save your plant.

💡 On top of useful plant care advice, is expanding your knowledge and self-study in regard to your specific plants types. Further reading is a great resource for learning all about your plants, and the proper care that each of them needs along with any signs of distress or diseases. You can learn which are the best spots for your plants in your home, how to grow different plants, how to water your plants correctly, how to treat immediately and more.

💡 At the end of the day, you’re the plant’s guardian and your plant cannot survive without your love and care.

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