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 keep your plant 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 plant 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.
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1. Do not place the plant in a place with strong light
The snake plant is absolutely not suitable for placing in places with very strong light. Instead, it prefers places with little light or artificial light such as bedrooms and living rooms. If the sunlight is too harsh, it can dry out the leaves or even discolor them.
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 Snake Plants close together
You should not plant too many plants in the same pot. This plant needs a lot of space for the leaves to develop naturally and quickly, and avoid being intertwined, causing the plant structure to become deformed and unsightly.
