Sansevieria trifasciata Golden Hahnii, Snake Plant - Succulent Plant

Planting and care

Initial care for 1-2 weeks after receiving plant at your location:

Caring for Sansevieria trifasciata Golden Hahnii

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Sunlight

• Keep the plant indoor with bright indirect natural light or bright artifical light.
• Protect the Snake plant from direct sunlight as it can cause damage to the foliage.

Soil

• The soil should be well drained and fertile for growing Snake plant.

Watering

• Water the plant when the topsoil (1-2 inch) in pot feels dry to touch.
• Do not overwater the plant.
• Water thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy season.

Application of Fertilizer

• During the main growing season (April - August) feed the Snake plant with organic fertilizer once a month.
• Loosen the topsoil without disturbing the roots of the plant so it can uptake the nutrients and moisture easily.

Re-potting

• When a plant outgrows in current pot, re-pot with fresh potting soil and some fertilizer.
• Do the re-potting late evening and keep the plant in shady area for 2 to 3 days and then move the plant in its suitable climatic condition.

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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

• keep away from the AC Vents.
• Do not apply water on plant leaves.
• Do not overwater the plant especially when pot does not have drainage holes.

Typical uses of Sansevieria trifasciata Golden Hahnii

Special features: Snake plant is an excellent air purifier plant.

Ornamental use: It makes an excellent container or house plant.

References

• http://www.theplantlist.org/tpl/record/kew-286984
• http://houseplants.about.com/