Sansevieria Outdoor can stay outside in the summer, but you need some attention. If you blend the idea of making them take air, it is better to know how to do it well first.
With the arrival of the heat, that desire to revolutionize the balcony starts: the windows are wide open, sun and air enter and we begin to think about where to arrange the plants. There Sansevieriawith those straight leaves and that look always in order, seems to be made on purpose to get out in the open. It does not demand much, it remains composed even when everything around is a mess. But it is not that you can throw it out like this, at the first ray of sunshine. The strong heat, the humidity that climbs, a blow of wind … in a moment risks big.
Before launching it in this Open Air mini-adventure, it is better to think about it for a moment. You don’t need who knows what, but a minimum of care yes: put it in full sun at noon or forget it under a downpour, and goodbye lucid leaves. A couple of tricks are enough and even the most forgotten balcony can become a small exotic refuge.
Sansevieria outside: can you put out of summer?
Many call it “internal plant” and don’t even think about moving it. Yet, the Sansevieria It comes from hot and dry areas, not from a living room. In short, the heat knows him well. But all that glitters is not gold. The direct sunfor example, can ruin the appearance. Those sharp leaves seem to be resistant, but if they take too much direct light they stain, they are shocked. Better a filtered light, perhaps behind a light curtain or between the fronds of a larger plant.
Then there is the vento. It seems harmless, but if he pulls strong he risks making them break the highest leaves. The ideal is a repaired corner, perhaps between two walls or next to a beautiful big vase that shields. And the water? If it rains too much and the vase does not drain, you risk the disaster. We need a container with holes and soil that does not retain humidity.
How to manage it outdoors: practical advice
Bring her out yes, but calmly. As when you change the city: first you observe, then you act. It is necessary to give her time to settle.
Here are some tricks that is useful:
- Wait for the nights to be permanently above 15 ° C, no hastiness
- Start with the shadow, then let the sun known in small doses
- Choose vases with good drainage and maybe put some clay underneath
- Water sparingly, even if it’s hot: better less than too much
- Every now and then turn it, so it grows straight and harmonious
- If you feel the smell of storm, better to protect it
No green lungs are needed, just a careful eye. There are those who also use it in the gardens, next to cactus and Mediterranean plants, and she is fine. The real limit? The cold. As soon as the nights come back fresh, it is better to bring it back. Better to prevent you than to repent.
Why choose Sansevieria also for the outside
Once you understand that she knows how to stay outside, it is spontaneous to ask: but is it really worth it? Yes, and for quite a few reasons. There Sansevieria It is robust, it does not break down easily and gives that tidy touch without being boring.
It also has its usefulness. Purifies the air, and no, not only inside the house. If you live in the city, with smog and traffic, it is a little more help. And then next to terracotta vases, fatty plants or aromatic herbs, it makes a great impression.
And then, surprise: it does not attract mosquitoes. It is not an impenetrable barrier, but it certainly does not entice them. Some say that it also keeps snails and aphids away. If even if it were only partially true, all the better.
In short, if you like the idea of a green balcony but you don’t want to stay there every day with sprinkle and scissors, she is for you. And then, who said that there are only geraniums and basil outside the house?
Sometimes a Sansevieria is enough to give a soul to the balcony. And without stress.
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