The sansevieria is a perfect plant to decorate any space in your house without fear of it dying, because being so resistant, it is capable of surviving even in the least lit spaces.
Sansevieria trifasciata, better known as mother – in – law ‘ s tongue, Saint George ‘s sword or tiger ‘s tongue, is a plant native to Africa, which has become very popular for decorating any interior space, since it is a born survivor.
According to information from the journal of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, through its striking leaves it is capable of purifying the air we breathe, which is why we usually find it in bedrooms.
This peculiar plant has between 60 and 70 types of species, among the best known are the following: sansevieria cylindrica, sansevieria laurentii, sansevieria zeylanica and sansevieria kirkii.
Getting a sansevieria to bloom may seem difficult, but it’s not impossible. We just have to match the conditions of its natural habitat as much as possible, but I warn you that the sansevieria is very grateful and does not require much care, unlike others.
Location and Light: Although it is a plant that can adapt to poorly lit spaces, the ideal is to place it near a window that has lighting so that its leaves can develop strong, and its color remains very green, you should know that its growth is slow, they only grow 3 to 4 new leaves a year, when their leaves look erect it is a way of telling you that they need more light.
Irrigation: Ideally, you should not water it daily, since you could favor its rotting, only when the substrate is completely dry. In winter season it only needs water 1 to 2 times a month.
Fertilizer: Apply fertilizer at the end of spring and beginning of summer, and only once a month until the temperature begins to drop in autumn. It is recommended that you use fertilizer to plant flowers, as it will provide the necessary nutrients to develop its beautiful flowers. aromatic, which appear in late summer and smell like vanilla and banana.
Pruning: Never cut its tips because it will lose its beautiful shape. It is not a plant that needs pruning, but you can remove the leaves that dry out to prevent it from developing diseases.
Transplantation: If the pot is too small for you, the best thing you can do is change it to a larger one at the beginning of spring, that is, between March and April, place pebbles or pieces of clay at the bottom of the pot to make sure it counts with good drainage and does not puddle. Additionally, you must replace the substrate so that it absorbs the properties of the soil.
