6 Principles to Remember When Growing Snake Plants

The snake plant is a very popular ornamental plant not only because of its ability to purify the air but also for its feng shui benefits. Mastering the following principles when planting will help the tree always be green and healthy.

The snake plant , whose scientific name is Sansevieria trifasciata, is one of the most popular ornamental plants grown today in many offices, schools or private homes. This plant has an average height of 40-80cm so it can be placed anywhere from the table to the corner of the room.

There are many different types of snake plant, but the common characteristic is that the leaf stem is quite flat but succulent, growing curled upwards and looks very sharp but when touched, the leaves will be quite soft. The tree has two main colors: green or yellow, running from the base to the top.

In feng shui, the snake plant is a plant that has the ability to exorcise evil spirits and miasma, thereby repelling bad luck and evil, bringing good things and luck to the grower. That’s why many buildings often plant a row of snake plants as a fence.

The snake plant is not difficult to grow, but many people still make basic mistakes that make it difficult for the plant to grow, and even cause the plant to wither and die quickly. Firmly grasping the following 6 “survival” principles will help the snake plant stay green, healthy and never get sick.

1. Do not place the plant in a place with strong light

The snake plant is absolutely not suitable for placing in places with too strong light but is only suitable for placing in places with little light or artificial light such as in the room. Because if the sunlight is too harsh, it can dry out the leaves or even discolor them. Therefore, this plant is very suitable for growing in the room without worrying about being underdeveloped compared to other plants.

2. Do not water too much

The snake plant is a plant that is quite drought-resistant, so it prefers soil that is slightly dry instead of soil that is too wet. You need to avoid over-watering, especially during winter when the plant is in a slow growth phase to avoid affecting future growth.

3. Do not place the plant in a place with high temperatures

The snake plant prefers cool climates, preferably at temperatures between 20 and 25 degrees Celsius. If the plant is placed in a place where the temperature is too hot above 30 degrees, it will affect the plant’s growth and cause leaves to grow. susceptible to withering and discoloration. If the temperature is too cold, it can cause the tree to not grow anymore.

4. Do not let the tree get dusty or dirty

The snake plant is a plant with large leaves, responsible for purifying dirt and harmful bacteria in the air. Therefore, leaves easily collect dust and become dirty after just a short time. If we do not clean the leaves, it will increase disease in the plant, causing it to quickly weaken. So you should regularly clean the leaves.

5. No need to fertilize

If the soil has enough necessary nutrients, you will not need to fertilize the snake plant too much. If you fertilize incorrectly or apply too much fertilizer in a short period of time, it can cause the plant to become contaminated with alum, affecting its ability to grow and flower in the future.

6. Do not plant many trees close together

You should not arrange snake plant leaves too close together or plant too many plants at the same time in the pot. Because this plant needs a lot of space for the leaves to develop naturally and quickly, to avoid being intertwined, causing the plant structure to become deformed and unsightly.

Although it is a useful plant, it contains a number of toxins that affect the digestive systems of both humans and surrounding animals. So in addition to properly taking care of the snake plant, we also need to limit too much exposure and just let it do its job.