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Also known as : Snake Tongue, Bow string hemp, Devil's tongue
The snake plants, renowned for its hardiness, requires minimal attentive care. Basic care needs entail moderate light—though they can adapt to various levels—watering only when soil is dry, temperatures between 70 and 90°F, and well-draining soil. Common challenges may include mealybugs, spider mites, and root rot, typically due to overwatering. Seasonal considerations aren't pressing, but they prefer warmer conditions and may need less frequent watering in colder seasons.
Watering Frequency
Every 3 weeks
Sunlight
Full sun
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How to Water Snake plants?
Watering Frequency: Every 3 weeks
Adapted to the arid climates of its native habitat, snake plants has evolved to efficiently manage water, boasting a high drought tolerance. This succulent prefers dry conditions and stores water in its leaves, requiring minimal hydration. The appropriate watering schedule for snake plants is once every three weeks, allowing the soil to dry out completely between sessions. Indoors, where snake plants is commonly cultivated due to its low water needs and air-purifying qualities, it thrives with less frequent watering compared to thirstier houseplants. As an evergreen plant, snake plants's ability to maintain lush foliage year-round without excessive watering makes it a favorite among water-conscious gardeners.
What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Snake plants?
Ideal Lighting: Full sun
Snake plants, native to the arid regions of West Africa, thrives under various lighting conditions, adjusting well to low, moderate, or bright light. Optimal growth is achieved in indirect but steady light; intense light fosters robust growth, while too little diminishes energy for photosynthesis, hindering growth and flowering. Indoors, placing snake plants near a north-facing window or using sheer curtains for harsh sunlight suffices. Outdoors, semi-shade areas simulate natural habitat conditions. Artificial grow lights can supplement inadequate indoor lighting, promoting healthy growth cycles.
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How to Propagate Snake plants?
The primary propagation methods for snake plants include leaf cuttings, division, and rhizome cuttings. Key factors for propagation success are well-draining soil, warm temperatures (70-90°F), and indirect light. Special considerations involve allowing cut surfaces to callous before planting. This plant species is generally easy to propagate. Challenges include avoiding over-watering that can lead to rot.
Step-by-Step Propagation:
1.Select healthy leaves or rhizomes.
2.Cut into 3-4 inch segments, ensuring each has at least one growth node.
3.Allow the cuts to dry and callous over for a day or two.
4.Plant the cuttings in well-draining, sandy soil mix.
5.Water sparingly and place in indirect sunlight.
6.Wait for new growth to appear, indicating rooting success.
How to Plant Snake plants?
Snake plants prefers well-draining soil, and moderate to bright indirect sunlight. Avoid deep watering; allow the top inch of soil to dry before re-watering. To plant, prepare a planting area with well-draining soil, position the snake plants plant, cover roots with soil, and water lightly. A terracotta pot can help avoid over-watering. Be aware that different snake plants species may have slightly different requirements. Always adjust the light, watering schedule and soil composition according to the specific needs of each species.
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Attributes of Snake plants
Sunlight
Full sun
Tolerance Lighting
Partial sun
Ideal Temperature
20 - 41 ℃
Scientific Classification of Snake plants
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Monocotyledons
Order
Asparagus and allies
Family
Asparagus
Genus
Snake plants
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Variegated snake plant
Variegated snake plant is one of the tallest Sansevieria varieties – it can grow 1.2 m tall. Like all Snake plants, this variety is a marvelous choice for beginner gardeners as it is nearly impossible to kill! It can tolerate dry air, fluctuating temperatures, and will be quite forgiving if you forget to water it. It can be mildly toxic to your dog and cat, so do not let them snack on your plants!
Snake plant
Snake plant can be considered a houseplant and an architectural display due to its sword-like leaves with bold striping patterns, which are distinctive and eye-catching. However, use caution with this plant because it is poisonous when ingested and can cause nausea, vomiting, and even swelling of the throat and tongue.
Star sansevieria 'Silver Blue'
Star sansevieria 'Silver Blue' is distinguishable from other Sansevieria species because of its thick, silvery-blue leaves that are intricately detailed with lines and splotches. This cultivar isn't confirmed to be related to Sansevieria kirkii, so its parent plant is ambiguous. Its name, "Silver Blue," was simply given because of the plant's appearance.
Snake plant 'Silver Flame'
The Snake plant snake plant 'Silver Flame' is a hardy indoor plant that will clean your air by absorbing toxins such as formaldehyde, benzene, and more. Its tall, silvery-green leaves with dark green edges make it an elegant addition to any room.
Star sansevieria
The star sansevieria (Sansevieria kirkii) is a low growing cousin of the wildly popular upright houseplant many refer to as the Snake Plant. Native to Tanzania's arid regions, it requires very little water and will close its microscopic pores during the day to help preserve the water it has internally.
Mason congo
Mason congo (Sansevieria masoniana) is a plant species native to the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Mason congo is also called the Whale Fin Snake Plant for its wide leaves. This species is often cultivated as a succulent houseplant and grown in pots.
Snake plant 'Hahnii'
A cultivar of Snake plant, snake plant 'Hahnii' is often referred to as the "bird's nest sansevieria" for its evocative shape and splayed leaf structure. The dark mottling upon the green leaves is standard for this cultivar and thought to add to its beauty.
Walking sansevieria
The scientific name of this bizarre plant, Sansevieria pinguicula, is attributed to the leaves' shape; the Latin "pinguis" means "fat." The walking sansevieria gets its common name because it produces aerial shoots followed by stilt-like rooting, resulting in a plant that appears to be walking away from its parent.
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Semele
Semele is a genus of flowering plants native to the Canary Islands and Madeira. Three species are recognized.
Dipcadi
It is widely distributed occurring in southern Europe most of Africa and the Middle East through to the Indian subcontinent. Species of dipcadi grow from small bulbs. The solitary flower stem (scape) bears a loose raceme of green or brown flowers sometimes with different colours at the tips of the three inner tepals. The black seeds are in the shape of a disc or a flattened globe. As of spring 2013 the World Checklist of Selected Plant Families recognized 41 species and one hybrid.
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Barnardia
Barnardia is a small genus of bulbous flowering plants. Plants of barnardia grow from bulbs. The flowers appear in the autumn and are borne in a dense raceme containing small narrow bracts. Individual flowers are star-shaped, small, and with pink or more rarely white tepals. The elongated seeds are dark brown in colour. The genus has two species, one found in the Balearic Islands and north-west Africa, the other in East Asia.
Bowiea
Bowiea genus contains only one species: Bowiea volubilis, sometimes called the climbing onion. An odd-looking plant, this succulent perennial has a large, onion-like bulb that grows half-buried in the ground. It goes dormant during winter and develops new twining stems. It is often grown as an ornamental plant. In nature, bowiea grow in desert areas of eastern and southern Africa.
Fringe-lily
Fringe-lily is a genus of perennial herbs in the family Asparagaceae, subfamily Lomandroideae. They are mostly native to Australia with 45 of the 50 known species occurring in Western Australia alone, although a few species range northward into New Guinea and Southeast Asia as far north as southern China.
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Sansevieria
Also known as: Snake Tongue, Bow string hemp, Devil's tongue
The snake plants, renowned for its hardiness, requires minimal attentive care. Basic care needs entail moderate light—though they can adapt to various levels—watering only when soil is dry, temperatures between 70 and 90°F, and well-draining soil. Common challenges may include mealybugs, spider mites, and root rot, typically due to overwatering. Seasonal considerations aren't pressing, but they prefer warmer conditions and may need less frequent watering in colder seasons.
Watering Frequency
Every 3 weeks
Sunlight
Full sun
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How to Water Snake plants?
Watering Frequency: Every 3 weeks
Adapted to the arid climates of its native habitat, snake plants has evolved to efficiently manage water, boasting a high drought tolerance. This succulent prefers dry conditions and stores water in its leaves, requiring minimal hydration. The appropriate watering schedule for snake plants is once every three weeks, allowing the soil to dry out completely between sessions. Indoors, where snake plants is commonly cultivated due to its low water needs and air-purifying qualities, it thrives with less frequent watering compared to thirstier houseplants. As an evergreen plant, snake plants's ability to maintain lush foliage year-round without excessive watering makes it a favorite among water-conscious gardeners.
What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Snake plants?
Ideal Lighting: Full sun
Snake plants, native to the arid regions of West Africa, thrives under various lighting conditions, adjusting well to low, moderate, or bright light. Optimal growth is achieved in indirect but steady light; intense light fosters robust growth, while too little diminishes energy for photosynthesis, hindering growth and flowering. Indoors, placing snake plants near a north-facing window or using sheer curtains for harsh sunlight suffices. Outdoors, semi-shade areas simulate natural habitat conditions. Artificial grow lights can supplement inadequate indoor lighting, promoting healthy growth cycles.
Advanced Care Guide
Feedback
How to Propagate Snake plants?
The primary propagation methods for snake plants include leaf cuttings, division, and rhizome cuttings. Key factors for propagation success are well-draining soil, warm temperatures (70-90°F), and indirect light. Special considerations involve allowing cut surfaces to callous before planting. This plant species is generally easy to propagate. Challenges include avoiding over-watering that can lead to rot.
Step-by-Step Propagation:
1.Select healthy leaves or rhizomes.
2.Cut into 3-4 inch segments, ensuring each has at least one growth node.
3.Allow the cuts to dry and callous over for a day or two.
4.Plant the cuttings in well-draining, sandy soil mix.
5.Water sparingly and place in indirect sunlight.
6.Wait for new growth to appear, indicating rooting success.
How to Plant Snake plants?
Snake plants prefers well-draining soil, and moderate to bright indirect sunlight. Avoid deep watering; allow the top inch of soil to dry before re-watering. To plant, prepare a planting area with well-draining soil, position the snake plants plant, cover roots with soil, and water lightly. A terracotta pot can help avoid over-watering. Be aware that different snake plants species may have slightly different requirements. Always adjust the light, watering schedule and soil composition according to the specific needs of each species.
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Attributes of Snake plants
Sunlight
Full sun
Tolerance Lighting
Partial sun
Ideal Temperature
20 - 41 ℃
Scientific Classification of Snake plants
Phylum
Vascular plants Class
Monocotyledons Order
Asparagus and allies Family
Asparagus Genus
Snake plants Types of Snake Plants
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Variegated snake plant
Variegated snake plant is one of the tallest Sansevieria varieties – it can grow 1.2 m tall. Like all Snake plants, this variety is a marvelous choice for beginner gardeners as it is nearly impossible to kill! It can tolerate dry air, fluctuating temperatures, and will be quite forgiving if you forget to water it. It can be mildly toxic to your dog and cat, so do not let them snack on your plants!
Snake plant
Snake plant can be considered a houseplant and an architectural display due to its sword-like leaves with bold striping patterns, which are distinctive and eye-catching. However, use caution with this plant because it is poisonous when ingested and can cause nausea, vomiting, and even swelling of the throat and tongue.
Star sansevieria 'Silver Blue'
Star sansevieria 'Silver Blue' is distinguishable from other Sansevieria species because of its thick, silvery-blue leaves that are intricately detailed with lines and splotches. This cultivar isn't confirmed to be related to Sansevieria kirkii, so its parent plant is ambiguous. Its name, "Silver Blue," was simply given because of the plant's appearance.
Snake plant 'Silver Flame'
The Snake plant snake plant 'Silver Flame' is a hardy indoor plant that will clean your air by absorbing toxins such as formaldehyde, benzene, and more. Its tall, silvery-green leaves with dark green edges make it an elegant addition to any room.
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Semele
Semele is a genus of flowering plants native to the Canary Islands and Madeira. Three species are recognized.
Dipcadi
It is widely distributed occurring in southern Europe most of Africa and the Middle East through to the Indian subcontinent. Species of dipcadi grow from small bulbs. The solitary flower stem (scape) bears a loose raceme of green or brown flowers sometimes with different colours at the tips of the three inner tepals. The black seeds are in the shape of a disc or a flattened globe. As of spring 2013 the World Checklist of Selected Plant Families recognized 41 species and one hybrid.
Eustrephus
Rock lily
Barnardia
Barnardia is a small genus of bulbous flowering plants. Plants of barnardia grow from bulbs. The flowers appear in the autumn and are borne in a dense raceme containing small narrow bracts. Individual flowers are star-shaped, small, and with pink or more rarely white tepals. The elongated seeds are dark brown in colour. The genus has two species, one found in the Balearic Islands and north-west Africa, the other in East Asia.
Bowiea
Bowiea genus contains only one species: Bowiea volubilis, sometimes called the climbing onion. An odd-looking plant, this succulent perennial has a large, onion-like bulb that grows half-buried in the ground. It goes dormant during winter and develops new twining stems. It is often grown as an ornamental plant. In nature, bowiea grow in desert areas of eastern and southern Africa.
Fringe-lily
Fringe-lily is a genus of perennial herbs in the family Asparagaceae, subfamily Lomandroideae. They are mostly native to Australia with 45 of the 50 known species occurring in Western Australia alone, although a few species range northward into New Guinea and Southeast Asia as far north as southern China.
Pseudogaltonia
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