Succulent fans will love Sansevieria parva, a rare snake plant relative. It’s an excellent addition to your indoor plant collection or outdoor garden. The plants will flourish in either situation, so head out to the nursery and pick one up! Let’s learn how to care for this gorgeous succulent species!
Overview
This species is commonly grown in containers or in outdoor landscaping, making it a popular choice. Nevertheless, the presence of Sansevieria dooneri is a common mistake. There is no difference between the two at all!
The leaves of Sansevieria parva are thick, 8-16 ′′ long, dark green banded and grow from small heavy rosettes. A hanging basket houseplant, it sends out long pendant runners called stolons that end in tiny plantlets. These pale pink to white flowers bloom in spikes and have a hyacinth-like scent at night.
A member of the Asparagaceae family, this flowering plant is native to Madagascar, Kenya, Burundi, and South Asia.
Sansevieria Parva Care
Temperature & Light
The plants thrive in most lighting conditions, but they prefer a moderately bright, indirect environment. The best place to grow indoors is right next to a north-facing window or a bright sunny window with a sheer curtain.
Even though they can grow in shade, bright light helps bring out colors in the leaves, so avoid too much shade. It may also cause the leaves to become weaker and elongated, as well as turning yellow on the edges.
Their ideal growth temperature is between 70 and 90 degrees Fahrenheit (21 to 32 degrees Celsius). A temperature below 50 °F (10 °C) will cause the plants to suffer and die back.
Humidity & Water
Water requirements for Sansevierias are generally low. Watering too often will cause root rot, which eventually kills the plants. Furthermore, they prefer low to moderate humidity levels.
It is time to water your soil when it has dried completely. The excess can be discarded in the saucer after it has drained through drainage holes. Reduce your watering during winter.
Soil
In order to grow Sansevieria parva, the succulent mix must be well-drained and the pH level should be between 5 and 7.
Fertilizer
Snake plants don’t require much fertilizer, like most plants. Overfertilization will kill the leaves. During the summer, when the plant starts to flower, you can feed it once every 3 weeks with a succulent fertilizer. Follow the directions on the container to reduce the strength of the fertilizer by half.
Repotting
You may end up with a pot that is top heavy because of the tall foliage. Repotting a snake plant involves using a shallow, wide pot. To prevent rootboundness, repotter it every 2-3 years.
Propagation
A variety of methods can be used to propagate snake plants. If given good soil, warmth, and bright, filtered light, leaf cuttings of Sansevieria parva will readily root. Fertilizing and watering lightly are also important when propagating. Between individual waterings, make sure the soil is dry. Once they have rooted well, you can move the young plants to a larger pot.
Pruning
Usually done for cosmetic reasons. The plant will be bushier and more aesthetically pleasing if you prune any dead leaves or overgrown stems.
Growing Problems
You should keep your plants at temperatures above 50°F to prevent cold damage. Similarly, the water used for irrigating the plants should not be too cold. Leaves that have been exposed to cold develop whitish, water-soaked spots and then fall off.
Pests
Pest management techniques can control Sansevieria parva’s attacks by vine weevils, grubs, mealy bugs, and spider mites.
Diseases
Fungal infections are the most common cause of root rot. Fungicides can be used and overwatering should be avoided.