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.
Sansevieriatrifasciata, 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 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 |
1 | Sansevieriatrifasciata, 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 Height | 12 inch (30 cm) |
*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%
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. |
· Keep the plant indoor with bright indirect natural light or bright artifical 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 oragniccontent.
Watering
· Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.
· Water when top soil (1-2 inches) feels dry to touch.
· Water thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy season.
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 the 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 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 them away from the planting area.
· Spray Neem, Eucalyptus or Citrus oil for any insect/pest attack, as a primary treatment.
Donts
· Easily grows in AC rooms but away from AC vents.
· Do not over-water the plant especially when pot does not have drainage holes.
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 top soil (1-2 inches) feels dry to touch.
· Do not re-pot for min. 2 weeks after receiving it.
Key requirements to keep 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 winter and rainy season. |
Soil | Soil should be well drain and fertile, rich in organic content. |
Temperature | 12-29 degrees Celsius. |
Fertilizer | Apply any organic fertilizer. |
The snake plant is an excellent air purifier plant.
