Sansevieria Concinna
Also Known As
At A Glance
Features
Origin
The plant is native to Africa. It is found in Mozambique, Tanzania, Zimbabwe and the Northern Province of South Africa.
Size
This is a small variety of snake plant. An average height of this plant can be anywhere between half to one and a half foot (15-45 cm). It’s a very slow growing Sansevieria.
Foliage
Sansevieria Concinna has elliptical leaves with relatively long stalks. The leaves tend to fold near the base to form a peculiar spoon shape. They are more likely to fold this way if you place the plant in a brightly lit place. There are 2-5 leaves per shoot and they can have irregular pale green bands. The bands may or may not be noticeable. Leaves are dark olive green in color.
Flower
Sansevieria Concinna can produce clusters of flowers on a flower spike that rises straight up from the roots. The blossom contains densely packed small, delicate tubular flowers. They are yellowish white with purple tinge and have mild fragrance.
Toxicity
All parts of Sansevieria are considered mildly toxic if chewed or consumed in large quantities. It can affect both humans and animals, so it’s better to keep away from your pets and children. Some of the symptoms of poisoning are nausea, vomiting, diarrhea etc.
Growth Season
This evergreen species grows relatively fast during spring-summer season. Bright sunlight and warmer temperature promotes the growth as well as blooming in the plant. Flowering period is usually late spring to summer. This plant can normally bloom once a year, but it’s not guaranteed.
Pests
Sansevieria Concinna is a low maintenance plant that is less likely to get infected by pests. If it does get attacked by some pests, it’s most probably spider mites, mealybugs or thrips. For mild conditions, you can get rid of mealybugs and spider mites by manually wiping them off with a cloth soaked in rubbing alcohol. In case of moderate infestation, wash out the bugs with a water jet.
Propagation
Like most Sansevieria plants, propagating S. Concinna is pretty easy. Dividing the plant from its roots is the quickest and reliable way. For this, you’ll need a plant with well-established roots. Remove it from the pot and see where the root structure can be separated. Then cut the rhizomes to separate the baby plants and repot them in different containers. Smaller plants can also be propagated by rooting the healthy leaf cuttings directly into the soil.
Growing Conditions
Water
One of the benefits of this plant is it doesn’t require daily watering. On average, you can water it once in 7-10 days during the growth period, and once in a month in the winters. Make sure that the top layer of soil is completely dry before you water. Always water the plant thoroughly, then let the excess water drain away. Do not let it sit in the collected water.
Light
Sansevieria plants grow best in bright filtered sunlight. However, they can also survive in low light as well as full sun. Few hours of direct sun, especially in the morning and evening is great. But, avoid placing your plants in places where they’ll receive direct afternoon sun. These plants prefer shaded areas.
Soil
Sansevieria Concinna can grow best when you feed it a few times in a year. You can use any balanced fertilizer designed for general houseplants. Natural fertilizers can also be used, just be careful not to overuse them. Feed your plants every 6-8 weeks during spring and summer. Do not fertilize in the winters. Although many fertilizer types can work well, liquid fertilizers are convenient and less risky for this plant.
Environment
Sansevieria Concinna is great at tolerating heat, but it’s not very winter hardy. It is well suited for indoor conditions. In tropical and warm regions, you can also grow this plant outside. Ideal temperature is anywhere between 65-80°F (18-27°C). Protect the plant from temperature below 50°F (10°C). Freezing temperature combined with wet soil should be avoided at all cost.
