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Why have a Sansevieria?
If you know someone who can't seem to keep a plant alive, or if it's an individual who doesn't have time to devote to gardening but doesn't want to deprive themselves of the atmosphere and energy that houseplants offer, the snake plant is your best bet. But its resistance is not the only reason to have it, as it has elegant lines, beautiful colors and is very easy to reproduce.
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But this is not the only thing, as the snake plant stands out for its ability to function as a filter for toxic particles in the environment, as they absorb and degrade substances such as formaldehyde. This makes it a wonderful plant to have in the room.
In addition, there are those who consider it good luck, perhaps because of its resilience and tenacity.
This
plant native to South Africa is accustomed to the most extreme environmental conditions, but this does not mean that it is completely immortal. In fact, it's easy to kill a snake plant by overwatering, so your task as the happy owner of this magnificent species is to ensure certain minimum conditions that allow it to do its job, grow, reproduce, and make you happy.
1. Watering:
Sansevieria is a succulent plant, which comes from rather arid environments. For this reason, it accumulates moisture in its leaves, like all succulents, although the leaf of this plant does not look so fleshy in appearance. This is a great advantage for all those distracted or absent owners, as it requires very little watering.
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At this point you have to be very careful, because it is very easy to damage the health of this plant with an excess of water. She prefers drought, because if the roots become waterlogged, they will rot. You can water it every 2 or 3 weeks in summer and every month in winter, but this depends on the environmental conditions.
As with any succulent, it's best to check the substrate – if it's really dry, it's time to water. If you feel some moisture in the soil when you put your finger on it, it is better to refrain from putting water on it.
2. Ideal substrate:
As with all succulents, it's important to prioritize pot drainage. You can place a layer of pebbles on the bottom and use a substrate that facilitates the drainage of excess water, it can be rich in clay. As for fertilizer, you can put it once a month in spring and summer, but you don't need to overdo it because being very resistant, an excess of fertilizer could harm it.
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3. Lighting:
The snake plant will become radiant in a space with a lot of light, as long as it is not direct, as the sun's rays burn its leaves. The light stimulates the intensity of the green of its leaves. But if you don't live in a space with large windows, don't worry because this plant is so strong and versatile that it can adapt to those low-light environments.
The only difference is that it will take a little longer to grow. But the difference is not abysmal, as Sansevieria is a slow-growing plant. Don't expect it to grow 3 meters in months, as it will only develop about 3 or 4 leaves a year.
4. Perfect Temperature:
The Snake Plant prefers warm, dry environments, so living indoors suits it perfectly. In winter you have to protect it from the cold, but don't think that it will die if you leave it outside, because it is so rough and wonderful that it is able to withstand frosts of up to 3 degrees below zero.
5. Reproduction:
It is possible to discover suckers at the base of these plants, which you can carefully remove and sow in their own pot, but the simplest method of reproduction is through cuttings made from the leaves. If one of the leaves of your sansevieria has been damaged a little, because a pet decided to break it, fractured it when moving it or similar, you can take advantage of it to reproduce your plant. Cut it into sections of about 3 centimeters and place them directly in the substrate, there are those who use rooting hormones, but without them it also works. After a few weeks you will see that the roots will start to come out.