Sansevieria trifasciata Hahnii is also known as the Snake Plant is one of the most popular and hardy species of house plants belongs to the family Asparagaceae. Sansevieria trifasciata has broad strap-like, upright leaves that are dark green and marked with a pattern of wavy cross stripes in a lighter color. The striping gives it the common name of the snake plant. Snake plants can survive low light levels, drought and have few insect problems.
NASA research has even shown that snake plants are able to help keep the air inside the home clean and removing toxins such as formaldehyde and benzene
Plant specification
Common Name
Bird’s Nest Sansevieria, Golden hahnii.
Maximum Reachable Height
Up to 30 centimeters.
Flower Colour
Greenish-white.
Bloom Time
Rarely bloom.
Difficulty Level
Easy to grow.
Sansevieria trifasciata Hahnii Planting And Care
Sunlight
Snake plant grows well in bright indirect sunlight.
Soil
Soil should be well drain and porus.
Watering
Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.
Apply 1 cup (Approx. 50 ml) water when the top soil (3-4 inch) in pot feels dry to touch.
Apply water probably in the morning or evening time.
Do not overwater the plant.
As a rule of thumb, water the plant thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy season.
Application of fertilizer
Before application of fertilizer loosen the topsoil without disturbing the roots of the plant so it can uptake the nutrients and moisture.
During the main growing season (January-March) feed the plant with organic fertilizer once a month.
Apply water immediately after application of fertilizer.
Plant Protection
Remove dead, infected or damaged plant parts and discard them away from the plants.
For any insect attack or disease, you can use Neem oil, Eucalyptus oil or Citrus oil spray for primary treatment.
Don’ts
Do not over water the Sansevieria trifasciata Hahnii plant especially when pot does not have drainage holes.
keep away from the AC Vents.
Do not apply water on plant leaves.
Initial care for 1-2 weeks after receiving plant at your location.
Check the moisture in the soil before watering it.
Poke your finger into the soil, if dry then apply water.
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