Sansevieria is also called mother-in-law's tongue, snake's tail or African sword. Sansevieria has thick and straight leaves that can be of different colors and patterns.
This plant is easy to grow at home, as it does not require special care and tolerates drought and shade well.
But not only for its beauty and unpretentiousness does sansevieria deserve a place in your home. It also has many useful properties that have a beneficial effect on human health and well-being.
What are the beneficial properties of sansevieria?
Sansevieria - this plant can clean the air from various bacteria, harmful paint vapors and other chemicals, and also absorb radiation from household appliances. Sansevieria also produces a lot of oxygen, especially at night, which promotes better sleep and improved brain activity.
According to Chinese beliefs, sansevieria also has the ability to absorb all the negative energy in the house and attract good luck and prosperity. This plant symbolizes wisdom, strength and longevity. Therefore, it is often given as a housewarming gift or other special occasion.
How to care for sansevieria
Sansevieria is a plant that does not require special care. It grows well both in a sunny place and in partial shade. However, you should not put it under direct sunlight, as this can cause burns on the leaves. It is also not recommended to replant sansevieria more than once every 2-3 years, as it likes tightness in the pot.
Sansevieria should be watered moderately, without flooding the soil. It is better to wait until the top layer of soil dries out before watering the plant. In winter, watering should be reduced to a minimum. Also, do not spray the leaves of the sansevieria, as this can lead to rotting and stains.
Sansevieria can be fed once a month during the growing season with a weak solution of complex fertilizers for decorative foliage plants. In winter, feeding is not necessary.
Sansevieria can be propagated in several ways: by dividing the bush, cutting leaves or seeds. The bush is divided when replanting the plant, separating parts with roots from it and planting them in separate pots.
Leaf cuttings involve cutting off a Sansevieria leaf and cutting it into 5-10 cm long pieces. These pieces are then covered with sand or perlite and placed in a warm and light place. In a few weeks, new plants will emerge from them. Seed propagation is the most difficult and time-consuming method, requiring a greenhouse and constant monitoring of humidity and temperature.
Sansevieria is a plant that can become a real friend and helper for a person. It not only decorates the house with its beautiful leaves, but also cleans the air, saturates it with oxygen, protects from harmful radiation and negative energy.
Sansevieria does not require special care and is easy to propagate. So if you want to have such a plant in your home, do not hesitate - Sansevieria will be glad to see you.
