Sansevieria Zeylanica

COMMON NAME:
Sansevieria Zeylanica, Snake plant

BOTANICAL NAME:
Sansevieria trifasciata Zeylanica

NATIVE AREA:
Tropical western Africa

FENG SHUI:
Believed to bring good luck, prosperity, and positive energy into a home

AIR PURIFIER:
Sansevierias were part of NASAs Clean Air Study, which aimed to identify
plants that could effectively improve indoor air quality.

LONGEVITY:
With proper care, Sansevierias are quite resilient and can live for decades
making them a long-lasting addition to indoor plant collection.

LIGHT:
They can tolerate various light conditions, from low to bright indirect light,
offices with fluorescent lighting, and homes with low light.
However, they thrive best in indirect sunlight.

WATER:
Snake plants are drought-tolerant and prefer dry conditions
Allow the soil to dry out completely between waterings

SOIL:
Use a well-draining potting mix to prevent waterlogging.
A cactus or succulent mix works well.

FERTILIZER:
A balanced 5-5-5 fertilizer diluted to half-strength weekly
during the growing season

PRUNING:
When a snake plant turns yellow or grows too large or
if you notice dead or damaged leaves, then give it a trim.

REPOTTING:
Repot when the plant becomes root-bound, usually every 2-3 years.
Choose a slightly larger pot and refresh the soil to provide nutrients.

ACCLIMATION:
Give your plant time to adjust to its new environment.
Remember that sudden changes in light, temperatures,
and humidity can stress the plant.