Mother In Law’s Tongue/Snake Plant – Indoor Plants

Snake Plant is Botanically known as Sansevieria trifasciata laurentii from Asparagaceae family. Common names are Mother In Laws Tongue, Snake Plant, Sanseveria, Bowstring Hemp, devil’s tongue, Jiin’s tongue, and snake tongue, etc. It is an evergreen perennial indoor/outdoor attractive succulent plant.  The plant is a popular houseplant with leaves having dark green centers that are surrounded by light yellow to gold edges.

Snake Plant is one of the most recommended plants for improving air quality in the home. In fact, the experts at NASA have found this yellow-tipped plant to be highly effective at removing the harmful toxins that naturally build up in the home. Another known benefit of this plant is that it releases oxygen at night, helping you to breathe earlier. Place one in your bedroom for a better night’s sleep. These evergreen plants can usually require both warm, cool climatic conditions and a little care to maintain. Ornamental plant for decorating home & offices.

What does make it Special?? 

• The durability of Snake Plant makes it an excellent choice for apartment dwellers that often have limited success with houseplants due to lighting issues.
• NASA recommended an air purifier plant.
• Best plant for AC rooms, office desk, Bedroom, etc.
• Popular low maintenance, good luck plant.
• Best for both indoor and outdoor.
• This variety has leaves having dark green centers that are surrounded by light yellow to gold edges.

MAXIMUM HEIGHT – It can reach 1 meter height, but it also depend on the maturity & it’s location.

BLOOMING YEAR – Flowers are inconspicuous, but they are popular for their attractive leaves.

GROWING TIPS 

• Snake Plants are some of the easiest plants to grow. The care that they require is no care at all.
• Plants will perform well in well-drained sandy soils. Grow well in pots as well as the ground.
• Plants can tolerate water very well. In fact, plants growing in plain water survive and thrive for years.
• Its cutting can also grow in water even without soil.
• Plants like to grow in bright light but also perform well in direct sunlight also.
• Clean the leaves with a wet cloth once a week. Remove any damaged/diseased plant part & discard it away from the planting area.

SUITABLE LOCATION

     Shaded Balcony, Office Plant, Bedroom Plant, Air Purifying Plant, Attractive Foliage Plant, good luck plant, Eye-Catching Plant.

INSIDE THE BOX

S.No.	PRODUCT NAME	DIMENSION
1.	Snake Plant	0.5-1 Feet Height
2.	Growing Pot (Black color)	6 Inch

*above specifications are for indicative purposes only, actual dimensions may slightly vary.

PLANT CARE  

LIGHT CONDITION – Can grow in Indirect Bright light or Semi shade or Indoor or full sunlight also. 

WATERING SCHEDULE – Remember Over water can kill your Snake plant when it is in soil. Water when the top soil(2-3 inches) feels dry to touch. Moderate Watering(in every 3-4days)

SOIL TYPE – The soil should be well-drained, fertile, and rich in organic content.

TEMPERATURE – The average temperature should be 18-30 Degree Celsius.

FERTILIZER APPLICATION – Apply any organic fertilizer once a month. Do not forget to water your plant immediately after the application of fertilizer.

PLANT PROTECTION – Remove dead, infected, or damaged plant parts and discard them away from the plants. Generally, it is not affected by any pest or disease, in case of any infections, you can use Neem oil spray for primary treatment.

INITIAL CARE FOR 10-15 DAYS JUST AFTER RECEIVING YOUR PLANT 

1. Remove the Packaging Materials carefully.
2. Press the soil in the pot & add additional soil(garden mix) if necessary.
3. Maintain moisture in the pot, Do not over water it may kill your plant, so make sure that the soil should be dry between watering.
4. Make sure that plants get enough morning direct bright light(2-3hrs) for 10-15 days & do not go for immediate transplanting (minimum 1 month)
5. You can remain the plant in the same pot for 6-7 month, later you can transplant it in slightly bigger pot than the present.
6. Just prune if any branch of the plant is get damaged in transits. New leaves will come definitely.