Snake Plant? What Is That?

Of course yes! Its a common houseplant, the Sansevieria trifasciata is native to Asia and Africa.

It can be recognized by its evergreen sword-shaped leaves that grow upright, and almost resemble artificial foliage.

Snake plants are often used as home decor, as they’re pleasing to the eye, easy to care for, and require little water to survive.

These plants are regarded to be quite benign, but if consumed, they can be somewhat poisonous.

If consumed in sufficient quantities, its leaves contain a toxin that can induce swelling and numbness on the tongue.

This plant should be kept away from youngsters and animals who are prone to nibbling.

Slender, green leaves with grey or silver horizontal streaks are the most prevalent snake plant foliage.

This plant can reach a height of several feet and thrives in low-light conditions.

These plants come in a range of shapes and sizes. Some of the most common ones are:

• Snake plant in the shape of a bird’s nest. This plant, sometimes known as the Hahnii, is little, reaching barely 6 inches in height. The leaves grow in clusters that resemble a cup, much like a bird’s nest.
• Snake plant with a cylinder shape. The spherical leaves of the Sansevieria cylindrica can grow to be several feet long. This plant’s leaves form a crown that reaches outward.
• Sansevieria Laurentii Laurentii is a well-known snake plant with a green center and yellow edges.

One of the most popular reasons for including snake plants in one’s design is that they are low-maintenance and require minimal care to flourish.

They’re tough, sturdy plants that can thrive both indoors and out in generally dry conditions.

Here are a few things to bear in mind if you want to have a snake plant in your home:

• Don’t overwater your plants. This plant’s flaw is too much water. Overwatering a snake plant might lead it to rot, so make sure it’s in a well-drained pot.
• When the earth is entirely dry, water it. The best light is indirect sunlight.
• Snake plants thrive in partial sunlight. It can, however, grow in darker corners and brighter window areas. The plant will become bland and the leaves will become floppy if it is entirely shaded.

Snake plants are proven to be as useful as they are visually appealing. Especially futura superba snake plant

They can grow indoors and outdoors, with little to no maintenance.

Here we have story from Lucas, about his story having futura superba as his houseplant for the very first time

Let us hear Lucas’s story

My houseplant have never been more alive than they are now. I mean, my Futura Superba snake plant…

...has never looked so healthy and vibrant. Every morning when I wake up, there’s a new bloom of flowers already growing.

I’m really blessed this snake plant can bloom so easily in here! It’s like waking up to a flower garden every day!

And the best part is that no matter how many times someone touches it or walks by it not even stepping on it…

…the plants don’t wilt or die. Whenever I’m feeling down about something, just looking at them…

…make me feel better because in this old world we live in where everything dies eventually….

...these plants are an oasis of life for me.

Sansevieria Futura Superba is known for its air-purifying ability and is highly recommended for bedrooms, living rooms, offices, and hospital rooms.

Marcel Iseli, author from plantophiles.com

Here’s the main thing…

Choosing a Snake Plant to Bring Home, if you not aware of this. You will find yourself regret in future.

If you are shopping for snake plants, choose one that has dark green leaves;

Leaves that are too pale may indicate that they are already faltering.

Check to make sure your plant requires re-potting and choose a terra cotta pot or porous pot that allows for good drainage.

Hardy plant which originates from Africa, Sansevieria Trifasciata Futura Superba are drought-tolerant plants that thrive without water…

….thus is considered as low-maintenance plants with many health benefits designed for travelers.

This plant is known for growing in low light environments, making it one of the easiest plants to keep around…

…the house, however, you must keep it away from cats, dogs, and children because it has mild toxicity if ingested.

Sansevieria Futura Superba is air purifying indoor plant which can grow slowly up to 1.5 meters…

…and is recommended for living rooms, bedrooms.

Sansevieria Trifasciata Futura Superba is also known as sansevieria futura superba, snake plant…

…mother’s tongue, an African spear, and a magic sword.

Due to the succulent leaves on snake plants, they are considered typical “set it and forget it” houseplants.

They do not require much attention, nor water or light, but you still need to care for them a little…

…if you want them to thrive.

Snake plants have succulent leaves and don’t require many waterings. Keep the soil slightly moist and never over water.

If you water too often, your snake plant will become mushy and start to rot.

You should water your plants only when 90% of the soil is dry.

A good tip to keep in mind is that if your plants are getting less light then they will require less water.

Next up…

Even though Sansevierias prefer medium light (which is about 10′ away from the west or south window)…

…they’ll also tolerate low light and high light. How versatile they are!

In lower light conditions, the darker leafed species and varieties (like S.trifasciata & Sansevieria hanhnii jade)…

….do better and are the ones you should buy.

Snake Plants with brighter variegations will become less intense and patterned in low light.

To ensure the snake plant thrives, use a quality houseplant fertilizer that is free of nitrates once a month during spring and summer.

Forgo fertilizing completely during the winter as the plant grows slowly. Apply a houseplant fertilizer 2-3 times a year.

There is no need for re-potting your snake often since it prefers to be root-bound. But if it becomes top heavy and starts to tip over, re-pot it into a pot only a couple of inches larger than the current pot.

Go on…

You may often see brown tips or entire leaves as leaves die. If this happens, just cut the leaves off right…

…at the soil surface to remove them completely.

It doesn’t matter if you only cut part as the remaining leaf will not grow. Use sterilized cutting tools!​

Propagating snake plants using leaf cuttings or division is just like propagating most succulent-type plants.

Check out our article on snake plant propagation techniques for more information.

Occasionally you may see snake plants that have variegated leaves, which can make it difficult…

…to recognize the tetraploid plants. If you attempt propagation via leaf cuttings, it will revert to green leaves.

Leaves are propagated by cutting a leaf off of the snake plant and slicing them into 3-4′′ pieces.

Make sure you remember which side of the leaf is top and which side is bottom.

The cuttings need to be placed right-side-up in fresh soil mix in an area that gets bright, indirect light.

After a few weeks, the cuttings will begin rooting. In a few months, you will have a fresh batch of snake plants to enjoy!​

Many indoor house plants are susceptible to mealybugs and spider mites. Both of these pests feed on the leaves…

…of your spider plant in the same way, sucking the sap out of the leaves.

If you have a heavy infestation, it’s best to just start over with a new plant.

But if you catch them early you can prevent them from growing.

Get rid of spider mites by misting the plant and wiping them off. For mealybugs, wipe them off with a cotton swab soaked in rubbing alcohol.

Last but not least

Most snake plants are affected by root rot caused by over-watering.

It’s common because people treat snake plants the same way they treat other types of houseplants…

….that aren’t succulents, watering on the same schedule.

Water less and repot into fresh soil to allow the roots to dry out. You may also have to cut off any mushy leaves.

You may also notice brown rust spots because of allowing water to sit on the leaves during very cold or cloudy periods.​

Sum Up

See having Snake plant is good choice for you to have! It’s cool, its famous, it’s easy to have and care!

What else do you need? In this pandemic time like this, is a good choice for you to have an new activity…

…and having snake plant is a good choice for you to have!

Conclusion

Last thing for sure. This plant need to be care carefully, remember plant need the “love” too.

Alright that’s all for today! Do you have any questions about all of this?

Or do you want to add some good method for caring futura superba snake plant?

Let me know your recommendation from the comment below.

I hope you can now take care your snake carefully and grow it big!

Thanks for reading this article! Bye!

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