Sansevieria moonshine

Sansevieria moonshine Care

Sansevieria moonshine

Other names: Dracaena Trifasciata ‘moonshine’

What is the plant

‘Moonshine’ is distinguished by its unique silvery upward pointing leaves. Silver tones may be more pronounced on newer foliage. One of the very easiest houseplants you can grow, sansevieria practically thrives on neglect.

Sansevieria moonshine is a cultivar of the Sansevieria trifasciata, which is a succulent from the Asparagaceae family. Also known as Sansevieria craigii, Sansevieria jacquinii, and Sansevieria laurentii superba, this beautiful plant is very popular as a houseplant. Native to West Africa, ranging from Nigeria to the Congo, this plant is commonly known as a snake plant. The most interesting name for the plant is mother-in-law’s tongue, which is supposed to reference the sharp edges of the leaves. The leaves are what earn this cultivar its common names. They are silvery-green in color with very faint dark green lines running longitudinally along its length. In low light conditions, the leaves may turn a darker green color but still retains its silvery sheen. These plants have a vigorous growth rate.

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Humidity

Dry

Lighting

Part Sun

Temperature

13°C - 29°C

Hardiness zone

10 - 11

Difficulty

Easy

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Being a succulent, this plant doesn’t require much water to stay healthy and thrive. The plant is drought-tolerant, meaning you should let the soil dry out between watering. Keep the leaves dry and prevent overwatering as it may cause root rot. Also, lower the frequency of water to once a month when the temperatures start dipping low.
Fertilizer
Feed your moonshine plants with a general-purpose plant food twice a year in the spring or summer. Don’t overfeed the plants.
Sunlight
Indirect light for indoor moonshine sansevieria is optimal. But despite its requirements, the plant can withstand full sun and low light conditions.

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Soil
The standard potting mix used for succulents and cacti is suitable for mother-in-law’s tongue. Drainage is an important factor in the soil you choose as they are susceptible to root rot when water stands around the rhizome structure.
Temperature
These plants do well in warmer climes with temperature ranging between 55°-85°F (13°C-29°C). They are winter hardy in regions where the temperature is lowest at 32°F (0°C).
Container
Choose a container with enough drainage holes. Repotting every 2-5 years should be sufficient.