- Sansevieria, a favorite of Poles, is an extremely resistant plant, perfect even for forgetful people, and does not require complicated care.
- Experts reveal an unusual trick: homemade sweet potato conditioner is the secret to lush growth, providing key vitamins and minerals.
- Check out how to easily prepare this natural fertilizer and take care of your sansevieria, ensuring its optimal development throughout the season!
Sansewier is currently one of the most popular potted plants in Poland. Next to orchids and zamioculcas, this is the most frequently chosen one. It naturally comes from tropical regions of Africa and Asia, but it copes well with potted conditions. As befits a tropical plant, sansevieria tolerates watering downtime very well. This is one of the potted flowers that will successfully survive your holidays or forgetfulness. Watering sansevieria should be regular, but not intensive. Avoid overwatering the roots, which can lead to rot and overall care problems for the plant. It is worth remembering that sansevieria belongs to a group of flowers that do not require soaking and sprinkling the leaves.
Blend this vegetable and add it to sansevieria and the flower will grow faster and better
Homemade fertilizers work great in this case. They are much cheaper than purchased nutrients, and they provide plants with the nutrients they need. Experts in the care of houseplants often show unusual methods of fertilization. It turns out that sweet potato conditioner will work great for sansevieria. Sweet potatoes are a rich source of many valuable vitamins and minerals that have a positive effect on the condition and growth of flowers. These include nitrogen, phosphorus and zinc, which gently support the flower and stimulate its development. Importantly, in the case of sweet potatoes, the risk of over-fertilization is low, which may be useful for people unskilled in plant care.
All you need to do is peel about 150 grams of sweet potato and then add it to 1 liter of boiled, cooled water. Then mix everything thoroughly and add another liter of water. Water the sansevieria with this fertilizer once every two weeks. In spring, you can fertilize your sansevieria continuously until September.
How to care for sansevieria in spring and summer?
During this period, increase the frequency of watering, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings, and consider replanting it in a larger pot if the roots begin to show out.
In summer, sansevieria appreciates bright but diffused light, although it also tolerates full sun well if it is gradually accustomed to it. Watering should be regular, but it is still crucial to avoid water stagnation in the tray. If you can, you can place the plant outside, remembering to protect it from direct, scorching sun during the hottest hours of the day. Remember that during the period of intensive growth, i.e. from spring to the end of summer, sansevieria also needs fertilization. Use fertilizer for succulents or green plants, but in a diluted dose, about every 2-4 weeks. Regularly wiping the leaves with a damp cloth will help remove dust and provide the plant with better access to light, supporting photosynthesis.
