Sansevieria was a mandatory potted plant in the times of the Polish People’s Republic. It was not remembered for years, but now it has returned to the salons with a bang. It delights with its extremely decorative, thick, stiff leaves, which can be light or dark green, as well as striped with cream, white or yellow discolorations. Moreover, this specimen is easy to care for and has health properties. That’s why it’s worth having it in your apartment, especially in the bedroom.
NASA scientists study plants for their impact on air quality. It turns out that sansevieria effectively filters them, removing toxins such as benzene, toulene and formaldehyde. They occur in every home due to the use of household chemicals and urban pollution. Additionally, this specimen releases oxygen at night.
“Mother-in-law’s tongue” can even be considered a natural air humidifier. It can regulate humidity, which is important especially during the heating season. That’s why this plant is the perfect companion for good sleep – it becomes deeper and calmer. Moreover, it helps eliminate breathing problems.
Sansevieria is worth putting in the bedroom also because helps to improve concentration, reduce stress and improve overall well-being.
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it is extremely easy to care forwhich makes it an ideal plant for people who don’t have a hand with flowers, so for example they forget to water them. What are the most important rules for caring for “mother-in-law’s tongue”?
This specimen grows best in a place with plenty of light, however it will also do well in partial shade. That’s why it is known as a potted plant perfect for offices.
Sansevieria prefers a light and airy substrate, so it is worth adding perlite, gravel, pebbles or thick bark.. Let’s also remember to provide it with adequate drainage. Excess moisture in the soil contributes to health problems, such as root rot and fungal diseases.
We water this potted plant only when its root ball dries completely. It is enough to do it once a week, or even less often (it will survive without water for 2-3 weeks). We pour water straight into the ground, taking care of the leaves. We cannot soak them, but it is worth wiping them from dust from time to time.
“Mother-in-law’s tongue” does not need large amounts of nutrients. It is quite enough if we will apply long-acting fertilizer once a year – in spring.
