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🌟 Sansevieria trifasciata Care Sheet

Overview

  • Common names: Snake Plant, Mother-in-Law’s Tongue 🐍

  • Type: Hardy succulent perennial 🌵

  • Size: 30 cm – 1.2 m tall 📏

  • Lifespan: 5–10+ years with good care ⏳

  • Bonus: Air-purifying NASA-approved plant 🫧

☀️ Light

  • Indoors (potted): Bright, indirect light is best 🌤️ but tolerates low light 🌙

  • Outdoors (garden): Prefers partial shade to bright filtered sun. Too much direct harsh sun can scorch leaves ☀️🔥.

🌡️ Temperature & Humidity

  • Ideal range: 18–32°C 🌡️

  • Frost sensitive: Protect if below 10°C ❄️

  • Humidity is not critical — thrives in dry or average conditions.

💧 Watering

  • Potted: Water deeply, then let soil dry completely before watering again. 💧

  • Garden: Water during dry spells, otherwise very drought tolerant. 🌵

  • Winter: Reduce watering drastically — once every 4–6 weeks indoors.

🪴 Soil & Planting

  • Potted: Use a fast-draining succulent mix or garden soil with perlite or river sand.

  • Garden: Plant in sandy or well-drained soil. Avoid waterlogged areas — root rot risk! ⚠️

🍽️ Feeding

  • Use a balanced succulent fertilizer every 6–8 weeks during spring and summer 🌱.

  • Skip feeding in winter ❄️.

✂️ Pruning & Maintenance

  • Remove damaged or yellow leaves with a sharp, clean knife ✂️.

  • Wipe leaves occasionally to remove dust 🧽.

🌱 Propagation

  • Division: Separate clumps and replant 🪴.

  • Leaf cuttings: Cut a leaf, let callus for a day, then root in soil — note: variegation may not carry through.

⚠️ Common Issues

Problem 😬Cause ❓Fix 🛠️
Mushy leaves ⚠️OverwateringLet soil dry, repot if needed
Brown tips 🔥Underwatering or very dry airSlightly increase watering
Pale color 😕Too little lightMove to brighter area

🏡 Display & Landscaping Tips

  • Indoors: Modern, low-maintenance décor 🌿. Great for offices or bedrooms.

  • Outdoors: Perfect for borders, rock gardens, or water-wise landscapes. 💧

  • Bonus: Resistant to pests, and deer don’t like it 🦌.

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