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Sansevieria Trifasciata

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Snake Plant, Mother-in-Law Plant
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Sun: Partial shade

Water: Typical water needs for a succulent

Temperature: Zone 10a from 30° F to 35° F (-1.1 ° C to 1.7° C)

Winter Survival: Not cold hardy

Propagation: offsets

Flower: mid to late summer

Flower Type:

Toxic: Can be toxic to humans and animals

Dormant: summer

Space Requirement: Indoors & Outdoors

Common Problems: No major pests, Plants may rot if overwatered


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Basc Care for Sansevieria trifasciata

Watering

You can water your succulent more than often in extreme conditions but make sure that the soil is completely dry before watering your succulent again.

One simple tip for you is that you can use some online apps to check the soil status before you go water your succulents. I would recommend the ThePlantsCheck app, it has some nice features there.

Fertilizing

Only feed this succulent during its active growing seasons which means spring and fall. Use the right fertilizer applied in the right amounts. Applying half-strength balanced fertilizer every month or so is recommended for optimal results.

Do not fertilize during summer as the plant is dormant.

Sun & Location Requirements for "Snake Plant, Mother-in-Law Plant"

When considering sun requirements for Sansevieria trifasciata, you’ll want to look for an area with partial shade exposure. Succulents can be sensitive to direct sunlight, so partial shade will ensure your succulent gets the light it needs without burning or drying out. Seek out an area that has bright but indirect sunlight throughout the day to give your succulent X just the right amount of sun exposure.

As per this succulent profile, it is only able to stay healthy when the environment temperature is above the range of zone 10a from 30° F to 35° F (-1.1 ° C to 1.7° C).

When temperatures drop below freezing, it is important to take precautions to protect Sansevieria trifasciata from the cold. Insulating and providing adequate drainage for the plant are key elements in helping it survive winter weather. Wind and sun exposure should also be minimized to prevent frost damage.

Any succulents in the group will need a medium space to grow. You can place your pot at your table or window. Since this plant needs more space than mini succulents, you should consider do not plant them together with other succulents/plants.

Sansevieria trifasciata also benefits from some indirect light throughout the day as well, so make sure you give it enough space to soak up light without becoming too exposed to heat.

Propagation

Succulents can be propagated easily by taking offsets from the mother plant and replanting them in fresh soil. The offset will eventually grow into a new succulent that is identical to its parent.

Toxicity

Sansevieria trifasciata

Sansevieria trifasciata has high levels of calcium oxalate, a substance that is toxic to both humans and animals. Ingesting parts of this succulent can cause skin irritation, difficulty breathing, blurred vision and vomiting in severe cases. Keep children and pets away from ""Snake Plant, Mother-in-Law Plant"" and regularly inspect for signs of damage or consumption.

Pests and Diseases

Sansevieria trifasciata is not affected too much by common pests and diseases like most of the other succulents.

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