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.

family AsparagaceaeSansevieriatrifasciata 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

*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%

Planting And Care

Sunlight

·  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.

SansevieriaTrifasciata 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 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:

SansevieriaTrifasciata Special Feature

The snake plant is an excellent air purifier plant.