Learn All About Snake Plant/Mother-in-laws Tongue (Sansevieria) with our Guide
Native to Western Africa the Snake Plant (Sansevieria) also commonly known as “Mother-in-laws Tongue” is one of the more resilient plants making it very popular choice for plant lovers. The Snake Plant (Sansevieria) requires very little care and can tolerate high and low light.
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Light |
Snake Plant (Sansevieria) prefers bright indirect light however can tolerate very low light levels as well as some direct light. Although it will grow fastest in bright indirect light. |
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Watering |
Snake Plant (Sansevieria) requires watering once every 2-3 weeks in the growing season (March-September) and as little as once a month in Winter. Allow the soil to completely dry out in-between watering. |
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Humidity |
Snake Plant (Sansevieria) do not like humid environments therefore they do not require misting. |
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Temperature |
Snake Plant (Sansevieria) prefers temperatures between 18-27c which is average household temperature. |
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Fertilizer |
Feed your Snake Plant (Sansevieria) once in Spring and once in Summer. |
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Toxicity |
Snake Plant (Sansevieria) is toxic to animals and humans, therefore best kept out of the way of pets and small children. |
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Additional Care Information |
Wipe and clean the leaves every so often with a damp microfibre cloth to improve photosynthesis. |
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Troubleshooting |
The most common problem with Snake Plant (Sansevieria) is root rot from overwatering. This will be apparent if the leaves are drooping. Check the roots, remove any mushy parts and allow soil to dry out completely before watering again. On the other hand drooping leaves that are also shrivelled is a sign of underwatering and can be fixed by watering more often. |
The information above is written by Plantila and should be used as a guide only. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you need any additional advice. If you have purchased a plant at Plantila that's not doing so well please send us a picture via WhatsApp to 028 42 798478 and we will try to help.