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Snake plant

  • Snake plant
  • Mother-in-law’s tongue
  • Sansevieria trifasciata
  • Architectural sword shaped leaves
  • Water once in a week
  • Well-balanced fertilizer once a month
  • Low-maintenance
  • Bright indirect sunlight
  • Air purifier
  • Well-drained potting soil
  • Bright indoor spaces
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Snake plant is one of the NASA certified air purifier plants, widely known for its hardiness as a houseplant. Snake plant belongs to the Asparagaceae family and native to tropical West Africa. There are many snake plant benefits such as, this plant helps to filter indoor air quality and also removes many toxic elements from the air. Also do remember, snake plants can be dangerous if consumed, so keep your plant out of reach of children and pets.

Plant essentials

  • Fertilizer: Feed your plant in spring with a well-balanced fertilizer every month. Snake plants do not need fertilizers in winter. 
  • Repotting: Snake plants are considered as slow-growing plants. You can repot your plant within every 2 to 3 years. When your plant is getting taller, then you may need to repot your plant. 
  • Propagation: You can propagate a snake plant by separating the root or by cutting the leaf.

Common problem

  • Droopy snake plants can happen because of root rot. Only water your plant when the upper soil is dry to touch. Also root rot may restrict the growth of a snake plant. To solve this, cut the rotted roots, then repot your plant. 
  • The leaves of snake plants may turn yellow because of many reasons. This can happen because of watering issues and light issues. Too much fertilizer can make your plant's leaves yellow as well.

Style and decor

Knowingly, the Snake plant price is very reasonable. This plant will love to sit in the bedroom corner tables, bright corners of the living room, shaded balconies and also in the office desks. Snake plant care is very easy and effortless, which makes them perfect for offices as well.

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