Sansewieria is an ideal plant for beginner gardeners or those forgetful. He can survive drought, drafts and general neglect. However, it is worth remembering this specimen from time to time to make it look beautiful, releasing new leaves. In this case, you will need fertilization and what? Start feeding it with … garlic.
Tolerates various lighting conditions. We can put it in both sunny and semi -shaded position. However, it grows best in a place with dispersed light. In partial shade, its growth will be slower, while through the intense sun it sometimes burns.
The temperature for this specimen should be from 15 to 24 degrees Celsius. It does not tolerate cold – at a temperature below 10 degrees, it may be damaged.
To Sansewieria, we choose a light, airy ground, which is worth enriched with perlite, bark, pebbles or gravel. Let’s not forget about the drainage layer. Health problems, i.e. root rot or the development of fungal diseases, occur due to excessive moisture.
That is why it should be watered only when the upper layer of the soil dries. Just do it once a week, and at rest at rest even less often (every 2-3 weeks).
This plant tolerates dry air well, so it will be a great choice for apartments with low humidity. It does not require sprinkling, but it is worth wiping her leaves with dust.
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To start with, it is worth knowing the effect of garlic conditioner. Well, this natural fertilizer strengthens the resistance of this plant, and thus protects it from the development of pathogenic microorganisms in the roots.
In addition, it can inhibit the development of mold and fungi. This applies especially to the situation when we have transferred the specimen. In addition, it scares off pests, i.e. earthly, throws and spider mites. Therefore, it stimulates the growth of new leaves – thanks to it, the plant focuses not on defense, but to produce new growths.
How to prepare a garlic conditioner? First, peel 4 cloves of garlic and squeeze them through the press. Then pour the vegetable of 1 liter of boiled, cooled water and leave the whole in a warm and dark place for 48 hours.
After this time, strain the liquid through a small strainer or gauze and pour it into a jar. We store garlic conditioner in the fridge for up to a month. We water it with Sansewieria every 2 weeks.
