Sansevieria 'Snake Plant': Zeylanica

Sansevieria Zeylanica, a variety of Snake Plant, is a green and light green variegated plant that hails from Sri Lanka and India. It is characterized by its long sword-like leaves that are waxy and smooth to the touch.

 

Update: Sansevieria varieties have recently been labeled as Dracaena. Molecular genetic research has revealed that the species formerly in Sansevieria are merely a specialized, succulent lineage within the genus Dracaena.

 

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Also known as: Mother-in-Laws Tongue

Snake plants can withstand low light conditions, however they do best in medium to bright, indirect light.

Snake plants have low water requirements and prefer the soil to dry out completely between waterings. Water thoroughly until water drains from the pot, then allow the soil to dry out completely before watering again to prevent root rot. Check soil moisture—by feel or with a moisture meter deep into the soil, or by the pot's weight, and only water when the soil feels completely dry. 

 

Spring/ Summer/ Fall:
Every 2-6 weeks in the summer and even less in the winter.

 

Winter:
Once a month or even less.

We suggest Jungle Club House Plant Fertilizer or Grow Organic Plant Food Concentrate.

 

To keep an eye on moisture levels, we suggest Jungle Club Moisture Meter.

 

Keep your leaves clean for optimal photosynthesis with Houseplant Cleaning Wipes or Leaf Cleaning Gloves.

 

Use a balanced liquid fertilizer with an NPK ratio like 10-10-10 during the spring and summer growing season, diluting it to half strength to prevent root burn, especially when starting out. Apply fertilizer only once in spring and again in mid-summer, and do not fertilize in the winter, as snake plants are slow-growing and have low nutrient needs.