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Mother-in-law’s tongue is a plant that has many names: Sansevière or sansevieria, devil’s tongue or snake plant. Not only is it a beautiful plant, but it’s also one of the easiest to grow and maintain. In this article, we share with you tips on how to make it bloom and enjoy its scents.
If we like the sansevière, it is because it is particularly robust and has the ability to survive even in poorly lit spaces. You should also know that it is a depolluting plant capable of absorbing harmful molecules such as formaldehyde, trichloroethylene and benzene that we find in our interiors. It is therefore one of the best plants for purifying the air.
Sanseviere Varieties
Sansevieria trifasciata: This is the most common and classic version of Sansevieria. It has thick, strict leaves whose length varies between 30 and 60 cm. Its colours turn to dark green or silver grey.
Sansevieria trifasciata golden hahnii: This is the smallest variety of sansevières. It is characterized by 10 cm wide leaves in which you can see a gray band surrounded by two other yellow ones.
Sansevieria trifasciata laurentii: The only difference between this plant and Sansevieria trifasciata is the line that delimits its leaves.
Sansevieria cylindrica: As the name suggests, it is a cylindrical plant whose leaves are rolled up on themselves or intertwined. Due to its particular aesthetics, it is a plant appreciated by supporters of modern decoration.
Sansevieria trifasciata argentea: Again, as the name suggests, its leaves are characterized by a silvery color.
These varieties are also part of houseplants that don’t necessarily need the sun to grow.
Plant Care
Since sansevière is an undemanding and hardy plant, it only requires a few steps to maintain. The first is to expose it to a brightness without it being in direct sunlight.
In fact, if it needs light, too much sun will only alter the foliage, which will dry out and turn yellow over time. If, on the other hand, it can survive in dimly lit places, it is ideal to place it indoors near a bright area such as the window and provide it with an ideal room temperature between 18 and 21°C.
Repotting
If you notice that the roots of the plant are starting to invade the pot or if it has exceeded a period of 3 years, it will need to be repotted. For this, just switch to a pot 2-3 cm larger than the previous one in terms of diameter. Next, choose a quality potting soil whose composition promotes quality drainage.
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