An unpretentious plant that is perfect for any interior. With proper care, sansevieria grows and blooms for many years. In addition to the aesthetic appeal in the culture of many countries, sansevieria is endowed with the ability to neutralize the flow of negative energy, and is also used as a component for medicinal potions. Light spots on the leaves form a typical banding pattern for the species. Depending on the variety, such spots can be wide or narrow. They also differ in shades: some have similar tones to the main color, while others contrast with it. During flowering, sansevieria produces a peduncle, the length of which can reach 1 meter. White tubular flowers with pinkish tips are arranged evenly on it, in the form of a spike or an elongated brush along the length. Depending on the variety, the color of the peduncle itself can be light green, bright green or beige-pink.
Sansevieria Fernwood Care
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Humidity
Dry
Lighting
Part Sun
Temperature
14°C - 16°C
Hardiness zone
max 12b
Difficulty
Easy
Hibernation
Cold period
How to Care for the Plant
Water
Allow the soil to dry out before watering, then water thoroughly and allow to drain freely. Do not allow the plant to sit in water as this will cause root rot.
Pruning
Brown tips of your Snake Plant is a sign of over or inconsistent watering. Leaves that droop or fall over should not be staked back up but rather pruned as they are likely bent or damaged. Old or dead leaves or parts of can be pruned and should be done so just below the dead part, about 1cm or half an inch.
Fertilizer
There's no need to go overboard when fertilizing the easy-going Sansevieria Fernwood. Extra nutrients are only required during the warmer months and feeding should stop altogether during the Winter and Autumn seasons. This is a light feeding plant that will do well on a decent domestic or general-purpose fertilizer.
Sunlight
This is a well adapting little plant that can survive in practically any lighting situation.
Soil
Fernwood is one of those unusual plants that grow well in either bright light or shade. Just make sure they are planted in well-drained soil and watered a couple of times a month. Don't let your Sansevieria Fernwood sit in pooling water; you'll invite root rot.
Temperature
The ideal temperature range for the Sansevierias is between 21 to 32 °C. (70-90 °F). These plants like to stay warm. Moreover, they have poor tolerance towards winter and cold.
Additional
The Sansevieria Fernwood is commonly known as the Snake Plant or Mother-in-law's Tongue. It is a hardy, evergreen succulent of the genus Sansevieria. ... It is best to keep this plant out of the reach of pets and children as it is mildly toxic if ingested. Sansevieria Fernwood is native to Southern Asia, Africa, and Madagascar. Its cylindrical, cone-type leaves boast a tiger-striped pattern with colors ranging between light and dark green as well as yellow and sometimes white.
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