Snake plant is slow growing with stiff, upright leaves that resemble a sword.Considered as an architectural houseplant, snake plant is slow growing with stiff, upright leaves that resemble a sword. Its shape, color and variety are many. There are some that produce irregular and horizontal bands of dark green and grayish green with small and yellow outline on its foliage. Other plants do not have the outline, while few have a large visible yellow outline with hardly any traces of green. Still some plants have striped leaves and bear fragrant flowers like the Laurentii variant. The Snake plants’ thick and pointed leaves can grow to 4 feet from a basal rosette. It got its name from the hue design, and structure and shape of its leaves. When mature, they become dark green with cross-banding, and are between 5 and 6 centimeters in width. 
Descending from tropical West Africa, from Nigeria East to the Democratic Republic of Congo, the plant with its scientific name Sanseviera Trifasciata is part of Sansevieria species, evergreen herbaceous perennial plant that forms dense stands. The plant is known for its extreme adaptability. Although it can survive almost the worst of soil conditions, it grows best in sandier soils. The potting soil should be loose and well-drained mixture. In growing snake plants in your care, bright light is required. They so adore light that direct sun exposure is truly appreciated. The plant tolerates low light but it rarely survives a temperature below 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Water is another elixir Sanseviera trifasciata needs. Watering is done once in every 7 to 10 days. However, it should be accorded time for its soil to dry in between watering. The only way to kill the plant is to over water or to never water at all. During winter, the frequency of watering is less, which can be once a month or whenever the soil is dry to touch. For its propagation, the snake can be divided with equal root allocation, although their rhizomes can also stimulate new sprouts. Spring is the best time for repotting the plants. Sanseviera trifasciata is a rapid grower plant. At times, it can grow healthily that it breaks its pot and exposes its mass of underground shoots, which need immediate repotting. These plants are the best houseplant for new gardeners because they require little attention. They make a striking display for tabletops and floors. Depending on its variations, a snake plant can be called by its other monikers like Mother-in-law’s Tongue, Bowstring Hemp, Devil’s Tongue, Good Luck or Lucky plant. To receive automatic updates whenever changes are made to our site visit our BLOG PAGE today. This page listed under Indoor Plants Top of Snake Plant Photo Credit: |