This plant is popularly called “mother-in-law’s tongue” and “pike tail”.
Regardless of the variety, sansevieria has an interesting appearance and is also undemanding to care for.
It is because of this quality that beginning gardeners choose the “pike tail” as their first indoor plant.
Benefits of Sansevieria
Experts say that it is useful to keep the plant in the bedroom, because it releases phytoncides, disinfects the air, and absorbs toxins (formaldehyde, benzene, xylene, trichloroethynol, nitrogen oxides).
In addition, the pike tail is one of the few plants that absorbs carbon dioxide and releases oxygen at night.
Minimal care
The unpretentiousness of sansevieria has made this plant extremely popular.
1. Grows in diffused, artificial, bright light, in the shade and under the scorching sun.
2. Does not require regular watering.
3. The conditions of an average apartment (air humidity, temperature, lighting, etc.) are completely satisfactory.
4. Propagated by dividing the rhizome or leaf cuttings.
