- Light ☀️
Thrives in medium indirect light, but can tolerate low indirect light
- Watering 💧
Water every 2 to 3 weeks. Allow the soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
- Signs of a sad plant 🤒
Wrinkled leaves, dry soil: thirsty plant
Mushy leaves, damp soil: overwatered
- Easy to keep alive ❤️🩹
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🐍 Sansevieria, or snake plant, is one of the most popular houseplants due to its hardiness and ability to survive in a variety of conditions. However, for it to truly thrive, it is important to understand its needs and common problems.
Let’s explore these aspects in detail together to help you take the best possible care of your Sansevieria.
Optimizing the soil
If you tend to overwater, it is crucial to make your soil more porous to prevent root rot. Add gravel, perlite or horticultural sand to improve soil structure.
Research 🔍 shows that amending peat mixes with a little more sand can make your plants much more successful.
You can also use small stones, black and red lava rocks, and do not use vermiculite as it retains water.
Temperature regulation
Sansevieria is quite tolerant of varied conditions, but it prefers the temperature to be between 7 and 24°C (well, normally your living room should be between these two temperatures, otherwise there is a small problem...)
If it is outdoors, it can tolerate slight chills. But it is best to keep mature plants above 10°C.
For rooting, when your plant is still a baby, keep the soil temperature between 21 and 24°C. They like to be warm to grow.
Also make sure to maintain good humidity levels and adequate air circulation to promote root growth.
Propagation techniques
Propagation by division is one of the most common and effective methods to reproduce your Sansevieria.
Divide stems to preserve color patterns, especially if your plant has a lot of mottling or variegation.
To do this, carefully separate the stems and replant them in a new pot with well-drained potting soil.
And to give them a boost after repotting, you can use willow water
1. Add 2 full pipettes to 100ml of water
2. Water after repotting
And thanks to this natural preparation, your cuttings and seedlings will grow visibly 👀
Common Problems and Solutions
Sansevieria is not very frost resistant. If exposed to too low temperatures, the tissues can freeze and cause irreparable damage.
If you usually put your plant outside, bring it inside when it is cold and avoid drafts.
Overwatering is a common problem that can lead to root rot. Use well-draining potting soil and adjust your watering frequency to avoid these problems.
You can also use an Olla , if you tend to be heavy-handed with watering.
This water tank, made of porous ceramic, diffuses water slowly and autonomously directly to the roots. It is an ancestral method that respects the natural rhythm of plants, providing them with the water they need, when they need it.
Sansevierias can be infested with thrips, brown scale insects and mealybugs.
You can use natural insecticides like neem oil to control these attacks.
Clean leaves regularly and inspect them frequently for signs of pests.
To clean them, you can also use our mist .
If your leaves show signs of stunted growth or deformation, inspect the roots for small worms or mechanical damage.
Also make sure your plant gets enough light, but not too direct, to avoid leaf burn.
Ideal placement of plants
Sansevierias, such as Dracaena trifasciata 'Laurentii', with their upright structure, are ideal for corners of the house with little space but plenty of indirect light.
Just be careful not to bend or break the leaves by placing them in high traffic areas.
Caring for your Sansevieria requires special attention 💚 Each Sansevieria is unique and may require specific care to fully thrive in your space.
