Scientific Name
Sansevieria ballyi L.E.Newton
Common Names
Dwarf Sansevieria
Description of Sansevieria ballyi
Sansevieria ballyi is a small, perennial succulent up to 6 inches (15 cm) tall with nice, symmetrical rosette.
The leaves are dark green with light green cross-banding, stiff and up to 4 inches (10 cm) long.
It may form dense stands in age. The flowers are greenish-white and appear on a simple…
…erect inflorescence up to 6 inches (15 cm) long. Here we have story from Jack about his experience with his friend…
…having ssansevieria ballyi as their houseplant.
Let us hear Jack’s story
“You know, there is nothing like having a sansevieria ballyi as your houseplant!” I overheard my colleague exclaim.
“It is so magnificent and it has such beautiful leaves that are green yet turn to silver when the sunlight hits them just right.”
We were both talking about our love for this plant because it was part of a project we had been working on together.
The more they talked about their favorite plants in general, the deeper in conversation we got until an hour…
...or two later when I realized that we had been talking for hours at this point and time had flown by without me noticing.
All of these discussions led up to what would be perfect for each other’s homes, and we are almost spending all the time…
…in my house talking about houseplant especially sansevieria ballyi.
Sansevieria ballyi, or dwarf sansevieria, is a perfect addition to your succulent garden or indoor houseplant collection. A close cousin to the classic mother in law’s tongue, it’s just as easy to care for so let’s get started!”
Kevin Espiritu. founder from epicgardening.com
The main thing!
About Sansevieria
For almost as long as anyone can remember, Sanseverias, Sansevierias, or Mother-In-tongues Law’s…
….have been the most popular house plants. What is the reason for this? Sanseverias are simple to maintain…
…and clean the air. As a result, they’re the ideal plant for brightening up any space.
Sansevieria is a succulent plant native to Nigeria that only requires enough water to prevent the soil…
…from drying out completely during the fall and winter months when active growth slows.
During the spring and summer, when growth is at its peak, it should be thoroughly watered and then allowed….
….to dry slightly between waterings. Rhizomes form a rosette in the container, and the leathery leaves grow from them.
It’s important to avoid pouring water into the rosette’s center. Plants can become top-heavy…
…so they’re usually grown in clay or ceramic pots rather than plastic. Sansevierias come in two varieties:
a green version with slight marbling and a variegated version with bright yellow stripes along the edges of the leaves.
Sansevieria is also available in a compact variety known as a bird’s nest sansevieria. Rhizomes produce new shoots…
…that can be left to fill the container or divided to start a new plant. Cutting the leaves into horizontal sections…
…and sticking them into a container filled with potting mix is another way to start a new plant.
To increase humidity, place the container in a clear plastic bag with a few holes and keep it in a warm, well-lit area.
In a few weeks, the sections will root.
Here’s the interesting part!
How To Care Sansevieria ballyi 101
Light & Temperature For Sansevieria ballyi
It thrives in a variety of lighting conditions, including bright light and full sun, as well as low light and shady areas.
It can tolerate low light levels well, but bright filtered light is best for optimal growth.
Leaves become darker green in color, etiolated, and longer and thinner than usual when exposed to low light.
A good indoor location for the dwarf snake plant is in front of a north-facing window or a bright sunny window….
…with some protection from the sun during the hottest parts of the day.
The leaves will turn yellow at the edges if exposed to extremely bright light.
Although Sansevieria ballyi is theoretically hardy to 25°F (-4°C), normal growth requires protection…
….from freezing temperatures and avoidance of winter rainfall.
Warmer temperatures in the 60-75 °F (16-24 °C) range are ideal.
Water & Humidity For Sansevieria ballyi
Dwarf sansevieria is drought tolerant, and during the growing season, you only need to water them once a week.
Overwatering will cause root rot, so allow the top 1 inch of soil to dry completely between individual waterings.
During the winter, only water enough to keep the soil from drying out completely.
Make sure the humidity level in the area where you’re going to put your plant is nice and low.
They don’t do well in humid environments. Sansevieria ballyi, like most other xerophytic plants, thrives in porous…
…well-drained potting soil. Ideal growth is ensured by slightly acidic soil with a pH of around 6.5.
Gravel, perlite, and decomposed granite can all be used to add weight and improve drainage.
Go on…
Fertilizer For Sansevieria ballyi
During the summer, feed the plant once every three weeks. Dilute a general-purpose houseplant fertilizer…
…to one-half of the strength recommended on the container.
Sansevieria is a low-fertilizer plant, and too much fertilizer will cause the leaves to fall over.
Sansevierias are low-maintenance plants. During the summer, you can fertilize once a month with a balanced fertilizer mixture.
Dilute it to half the strength indicated on the container’s label. During the winter, there is no need to fertilize.
Repotting For Sansevieria ballyi
Sansevieria ballyi grows slowly. When the roots outgrow the pot, repot your Sansevieria every 2-3 years…
…into a larger container. Fill the new container halfway with commercial cactus mix. To make repotting easier…
…remove the plant from the existing container when the soil is dry.
Propagation For Sansevieria ballyi
The best methods for vegetative propagation are division or leaf cutting. Remove the plantlets that form…
…at the end of each stolon and root them. It’s critical to wait until the plantlets have developed stilt roots…
…before removing them. Because the plantlets grow a rosette of leaves before starting to grow roots…
…patience is essential. You can cut the stolon at any point once the stilt roots have grown long enough…
…and pot the new plant in a slightly moist and porous soil. Make sure the cuttings are a minimum of 1 inch long.
Next up..
Pruning
If you don’t want to prune, you don’t have to. As needed, remove any dead or damaged foliage.
If you want a mature plant to look more heavy and bushy, you can prune it.
Growing Problems
Under normal circumstances, you will not have any serious problems with your growth. Overwatering is the most…
…common problem with this plant, as it rots quickly in wet soil. Overwatering the plant will encourage mold…
…and fungal growth, as well as root rot. The roots become brown and mushy as a result of this.
Leaves turn yellow, wilt, and droop low as the disease progresses. They, too, become mushy over time.
When the temperature drops below 55 °F (13 °C), don’t leave the dwarf snake plant outside because…
…it will suffer from cold damage, which will result in scarred leaves.
Last but not least…
Pests
The most common pests are Mealybugs spider mites. If mealy bugs are present, soak a cotton swab…
…in rubbing alcohol and wipe the leaves down with it. This problem can be solved permanently with a systemic insecticide.
For a spider mite infestation, follow the same rubbing alcohol wiping procedure.
However, if the infestation is severe, you may need to cut the infected parts of the plant off.
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 method to take care Sansevieria ballyi so it can grow big and healthy?
Let me know your recommendation from the comment below!
I hope you can now take care your snake plant carefully and grow it big!
Thanks for reading this article! Bye!