![]() ![]() They also release lots of Oxygen and add moisture to the air, which reduces the impact of airborne allergens, e.g., dust and dander. ![]() These plants are capable of removing harmful indoor pollutants such as formaldehyde, Xylene, benzene, carbon monoxide etc. Snake plants fit in any indoor décor and are excellent air purifiers as suggested in NASA clean air study. Eventually, the cutting should produce roots and then new stems.įun fact: This is one of the few plants whose babies from cuttings may have different coloring and variegation than the parent, which is kind of exciting if you think about it! Is it a Sansevieria or a Dracaena?īotanists had long disagreed about whether the plant should be a part of the Sansevieria or the Dracaena genus and you will find the snake plant labeled both as Dracaena trifasciata and Sansevieria trifasciata.Snake plants or Sansevieria Trifasciata are hardy indoor plants with lots of amazing properties that make this plant the best amongst all houseplants. Dip the cut end in rooting powder and plant in dry cactus soil or sand. Cut off one of the stems and divide into 3-inch pieces. Be careful not to damage the roots in the process.Īnother option, although a bit slower to yield results, is to take a cutting. Small new shoots with roots may be separated from the parent plant and repotted. There are a few ways to propagate your snake plant. Don’t forget to give it a good soak when you’re done! Propagating To repot, remove the plant, gently massage the roots to loosen them, and replant with fresh houseplant soil (a mix of indoor potting soil and cactus soil works well). We recommend planting in a plastic container with drainage holes that you can then put into a decorative ceramic cachepot. Repot into a container that is no more than about 1-2” taller and/or wider than the original container. However, if you notice the roots pushing out against a plastic pot or coming out of the bottom, it may be time to repot your plant. Snake plants are slow growers and can live in the same pot for quite some time. Not the snake plant! It is content with most conditions you might find inside the house, generally preferring to grow in temperatures between 65 and 90 Fahrenheit and to stay out of chilly drafts. Many houseplants demand high air humidity and suffer in the dry air of our homes. Fertilizerįertilize with a cactus fertilizer in the spring and summer when the plant is actively growing. It can also adapt to a fair amount of direct sunlight but may scorch in the hot summer sun in a southern window. It can live in a darker spot but it may not grow well or look its best. The snake plant is adaptable to different light conditions but prefers bright indirect light. One way to tell if you have given the plant enough water is to see if the pot is significantly heavier after you have watered it. When you do water, you want to soak the soil completely and let any excess water run out the bottom. ![]() ![]() In winter, this could mean watering only every few weeks or less, depending on the size of the plant and pot. Let the soil dry out mostly in between waterings. Native to rocky, arid areas of West Africa, snake plants have evolved to survive in times of drought and definitely doesn’t appreciate being soggy. It is almost indestructible but we know that you have your sights set on a higher bar, right? You want your snake plant to thrive! It will thank you for a little care and attention but this plant definitely isn’t needy (overwaterers, beware!) When in doubt, give it some space to do its thing. This houseplant is one of the easiest to grow. ![]()
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