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Homemade sansevieria conditioner for use in autumn. Thanks to it, the flower will bloom again
Potted flowers are also susceptible to changes in weather and seasons. For most species, autumn and winter are a time of rest and regeneration before the season of increased growth and flowering. The turn of October and November is the perfect time to use strengthening nutrients that will make plants resistant to difficult weather conditions (lower temperatures and dry air) and strengthen the root and stem systems.
This is one of the species of potted flowers that is very popular in Poland. This flower is currently classified as a variety of dracaena. For many years it was a typical office plant, but more and more people also grow it at home. It is very elegant and perfectly decorates modern interiors. Its leaves are covered with various shades of green and look beautiful. Sansevieria is valued primarily because of its resistance. It is a plant that tolerates heat and temporary drought well, as well as temperature drops even below 12 ° C. It can survive up to a month without watering.
Autumn conditioner for sansevieria will perfectly strengthen it in the difficult season. .
To prepare the conditioner, you will need sweet potatoes and water. Few people know that sweet potatoes are a rich source of valuable vitamins for plants. Sweet potatoes provide primarily potassium and magnesium, which greatly stimulate the root system and regulate water management. Additionally, they strengthen rhizomes and stems, thus preventing excessive growth before the dormancy period. In autumn, you can apply this conditioner twice and then fertilize again in spring.
How to prepare conditioner for sansevieria from sweet potatoes?
Homemade flower food is easy to prepare. In the case of the sweet potato one, all you need to do is pour a liter of boiled water over about 150 g of peeled sweet potato and then grind it thoroughly. A thick mass should form, strain it through a sieve and add water in the proportions of 1:3. Add the prepared solution directly to the potting soil once every two weeks. Remember to stop fertilizing your Sansevieria no later than mid-November until the following spring.
Why changing your care in autumn and winter is necessary
– stores water in thick leaves. Under natural conditions, it comes from arid or semi-arid zones and is adapted to periods of drought.
In the colder months:
- the plant’s metabolism slows down, water and nutrient consumption decreases
- light access is lower and days are shorter
- the risk of overwatering (root rot) increases, especially when the soil remains wet for a long time
- indoor heating causes dry air, which may additionally stress the plant
- Therefore, care must be more careful – less watering, limiting fertilization, paying attention to temperature and light.
Sansevieria care rules in autumn and winter
Position and light
Move the sansevieria closer to the light source, but avoid direct contact of the leaves with the glass, especially during frosts. Light deficiency causes fading leaves, poor growth and elongation of leaves.
Temperature
Keep the room temperature around 15-22 °C. Avoid drafts, places near cold doors or near windows during frosts.
Watering
Significantly reduce watering. You should water only when the soil is very dry – e.g. dried to a depth of several centimeters. Many guides indicate a period of 3-4 weeks between waterings in full winter dormancy. It is important not to cause water to stagnate near the roots when watering – too wet a substrate is the main cause of root rot.
Substrate and drainage
Make sure that the substrate is very permeable (e.g. soil mixture for succulents / cacti, addition of perlite, gravel, sand). Good soil aeration allows water to drain freely and reduces the risk of rotting.
Cleaning the leaves
Occasionally clean the leaves of dust (e.g. with a soft, slightly damp cloth), but avoid heavy spraying during the heating season. Dust limits photosynthesis, but spraying can cause additional moisture, which can be risky in winter.
Air humidity
If the air in the room is very dry (which happens with heating), you can group plants or use a humidifier. Try to avoid too dry conditions below ~30-40% humidity. Too dry air can weaken the plant and accelerate transpiration, although sansevieria is more drought-resistant than many other houseplants.
