Snake Plant, Sansevieria trifasciata, Sansevieria zeylanica – Plant

Planting and care

Snake plants produce rhizomes and are easily divided. Although this can be done any time, spring is best. Your newly propagated plants will also grow faster as summer is growing season.

You can also propagate snake plants through leaf cuttings. Just cut 2 to 3-inch pieces of a leaf and place them about 1 inch deep in soil appropriate for snake plants. Make sure to plant cuttings facing up, the same direction they were growing.

Caring for Snake Plant

• Do not water them too much, especially during the winter.
• Let the soil dry between watering.
• Feed a mild cactus fertilizer during the growing season.
• Watch for mealybugs and spider mites and apply cure on time.

Typical uses of Snake Plant

Special features: Air purifier.

Ornamental use: They are excellent in a grouping and will grow equally well on the floor or on table-top displays.