Newly potted cutting
🌟 Sansevieria trifasciata Care SheetOverview
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 ⚠️ | Overwatering | Let soil dry, repot if needed |
| Brown tips 🔥 | Underwatering or very dry air | Slightly increase watering |
| Pale color 😕 | Too little light | Move 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 🦌.