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Package- A healthy Snake Plant (Without pot)
Description:
Common Name- Snake plant
Scientific Name- Sansevieria trifasciata
Family- Asparagaceae
Origin- Tropical West Africa
Snake plants, also known as Sansevieria or mother-in-law's tongue, are popular indoor plants with an impressive and visually captivating appearance. They feature long, upright leaves that are adorned with dark green, variegated foliage. Snake plants are popular for their ability to thrive in low light conditions, making them ideal for beginners or busy plant owners. Additionally, they are renowned for their air-purifying qualities, removing toxins from indoor environments.
Benefits/Uses-Snake plants are excellent air purifiers, removes toxins from the air, improves indoor air quality. The plants release oxygen, making them ideal for enhancing sleep quality.
Growing Conditions-
1.Soil-Snake plant grows well in well drained potting mix as it is highly prone to root rot. Peat based soil mix with perlite and organic compost can works well for snake plant.
2.Watering-Water the snake plant only when the soil becomes completely dry. Watering can be done Once in every 2 weeks, and always check the soil before watering.
3.Temperature-Snake plant can withstand temperature between 15℃- 32℃ .
4.Humidity-The plant thrive in low/moderate humidity between 30%-50%.
5.Light Requirements-Like other houseplants it also prefers bright indirect light but it can also thrive in low light. The main problem in low light conditions is the plant lost the variegation and the long leafed variety becomes leggy and floppy.
6.Fertilization- Snake plants do not require much fertilizer. If required fertilize the snake plant in spring and summer with balanced slow release fertilizer to half strength. Do not fertilize the plant in winter.
7.Flowering-Snake plants growing indoor can rarely flowers. The plants produce creamy white flowers when grown in ideal outdoor conditions.
8.Important Diseases-Common problems associated with snake plants are southern blight, root rot, red leaf spot, yellow or brown leaves.
Yellow or brown leaves of snake plants is due to overwatering which is also the main reason of root rot problem. Leaves drooping can be observed due to insufficient light, poor potting material and overwatering.
Common symptoms of southern blight and red leaf spot include large brown spot and reddish spots on leaves respectively.
Spray Bordeaux mix in every 3 weeks and maintain proper humidity and air circulation around the plant to manage these diseases.
9.Imporatant Pests-Most snake plants are susceptible to common houseplant pests like fungus gnats, spider mites , scales , thrips etc. leaf curling of snake plant is due to the attack of thrips. Small brown dots or bumps are seen in scale attack. The insects can be easily eradicated by spraying water or by cleaning the leaves with rubbing alcohol or by applying neem oil.
10.Pruning & Maintenance-Snake plant does not have much pruning requirements. Pruning is done only to remove old yellow leaves. It Is better to use shallow wide pots for growing snake plant. Repotting should be done when the pot is become overcrowded.
11.Propagation- Propagation of snake plants is done by root division, leaf cuttings and seeds. Propagation through leaf cuttings and seeds take much longer time to grow as compared to root division.
| Type |
Evergreen Perennial |
|---|---|
| Benefits |
Adding moisture to air, lessen the impact of airborne allergens |
| Planting Time |
During any season, but avoid very cold winter time. |
| Soil |
Light , loamy , well drained soil |
| Watering |
Low water requirements, once in every 2 weeks. |
| Temperature |
15℃- 32℃ . |
| Humidity |
30% - 50% |
| Light requirements |
Can survive in low light but prefers bright indirect light. |
| Fertilization |
Balanced NPK during the growing season |
| Flowering |
Blooms once a year ,usually during spring time |
| Important Diseases |
Root rot , Southern Blight, Red leaf spot etc |
| Important Pests |
Scales, Spider mites Etc |
| Pruning |
Diseased and damaged leaves can be pruned for better growth. |
| Dormancy period |
Dormant in winter |
| Propagation |
Propagated through division , leaf cutting |
