Snake Plant
Sansevieria aka Snake plant also now included in the Dracaena family. Snake plants are amazing decor plants. Used in office buildings/ homes/ restaurants. They provide a low maintenance greenier that tends to grow taller instead of wider. Couple varieties of Snake plants can get up to 3 to 4 feet tall and others stay small and cute. Snake plants are known for surviving pure neglect and requiring not much of a green thumb.
Sansevieria ‘Black Coral’
Sansevieria ‘Fernwood Mikado’
Sansevieria ‘ Gold Hahnii’
Sansevieria ‘ Laurentii’
Sansevieria ‘Moonshine’
Sansevieria ‘ Starfish’
Sansevieria ‘Superba’
Sansevieria ‘ Whale Fin’
Sansevieria ‘ Zeylanica’
Light -
Indirect bright light - north/east-facing windows or shaded south- and west-facing ones, or a few feet back from a unshaded south- or west-facing window.
Low Light Tolerant - north/east-facing windows and offices with fluorescent lighting.
Snake Plant is one of the most low light tolerant of the bunch, but if you want your snake plant to flourish put them in Indirect bright light.
Either closer to the window to absorb more indirect bright light but up to 6 ft away as long as you can still cast a shadow in the location will provide enough light. Keep an eye on how its being watered in these different locations.
Temperature & Humidity:
They thrive best above 65 degrees Fahrenheit, and do not require any special humidity treatment.
If your Snake Plant gets too cold, it may suffer from shock and may even die. Ensure that you are placing this plant away from any drafty windows or A/C vents that could blow cold air onto your plant.
Water:
Water well.
Check every 10-14 days if container is small to medium
Check every 14-21 days if container is large
ensuring all excess water drains and plant is not sitting in any excess water. (Always recommend pots with drainage holes and saucers)
Snake Plants do not need to be watered frequent. It is a plant that can go completely dry between waterings especially if your Snake Plant is hanging out in the lower light areas.
Overwatering - can cause your plant to die, and wilted or soft leaves that have yellowed are often a sign of overwatering. It is preferable to keep your soil slightly moist, letting it dry out in between waterings and if in doubt let it dry out! Many different factors can change your watering schedule.
Sunlight and seasons affect how quickly a plant will drink water and you just adapt to those changes. That’s what makes it fun!