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Not convinced yet? I recently discovered that Sansevieria is a flowering plant. Most of us aren’t able to give it the conditions it loves in order to flower, but if you put your plant outside in the summer heat, you may have some success.
Additionally, take a look at the root system, which is similar to ginger. To divide plants and make new ones, one simply cuts the root, called a rhizome, and replants the pieces, with their corresponding leaves, in a new pot. So, if your thumb is just slightly green, within a few years, you could have enough pots of Sansevieria to start giving to friends.
Plant care tips:
Light requirements: Thrives in bright light but can also tolerate total shade and even partial darkness.
Temperature: Loves heat but is an adaptable houseplant. Try to place in areas above 50 F.
Water: Do not overwater, ever. Water roughly once a month in the winter and every two weeks at most in the summer. This plant will not tolerate overly wet soil and easily develops root rot, so only add water to soil that is completely dry.
Soil: Use cactus mix, basic well-draining potting soil that contains no fertilizer, or combine basic potting soil with pumice.
Feeding: Not necessary. If desired,Sansevieria should be fertilized with nitrogen-free fertilizer only, and during summer months.
General care: Dust leaves regularly to keep them looking attractive and to allow the plant to absorb maximum light.
Air purification: Sansevieria species are believed to act as good air purifiers by removing toxins from the air. Additionally, the plantabsorbs carbon dioxide by day and releases oxygen by night, which makes them suitable bedroom plants, though not usually recommended for children’s bedrooms (see below).
Poison index: Sansevieria leaves are potentially poisonous if ingested and should be kept out of small children’s reach.
Natural habitat: Sansevieria trifasciata grows naturally in tropical West Africa.
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