Sansevieria Marginata

Description

Sansevieria Marginata, or Snake Plant, or Mother-in-Law‘s Tongue, is an amazing, low-maintenance houseplant with sword-like leaves that can purify the air in a room. It has dark green foliage accented with green and yellow edge like leaves and is one of the most elegant options for a home or office.

Sansevieria Marginata Plant Features:

Foliage: Tall, rigid, upright leaves with green leaves and yellow edge.
Air Purification: Filters formaldehyde, benzene, and carbon dioxide, improves the indoor air quality.
Adaptable Growth: Tolerates low light as well as bright, indirect sunlight. Thus it can be placed anywhere in your house.
Drought-Tolerant: The ideal plant for a busy person, as it doesn’t need much water.

Care Guide:

Light:

• Thrives under low, medium, or bright, indirect light.
• It can tolerate some direct sunlight, but avoid too much of it as it might cause discoloration on the leaves.

Watering:

• Only water when the first 2-3 inches of soil is absolutely dry.
• To avoid root rot, provide appropriate drainage.

Soil:

• Cactus or Succulent Mix and other well-draining soil mixture.

Temperature:

• Best performing between 15-29 degree Celsius (60–85 °F).
• Protect it from Drafts and frosts

Humidity:

• Preferred low to average humidity
• Need no special misting
  

Fertilizer:

• Feeding: Feed once every 4-6 weeks with a well-balanced, diluted houseplant fertilizer during growing seasons (spring and summer).
• Do not fertilize in fall and winter.

Repotting:

• Repot every 2-3 years or when root-bound. Transfer to a pot that is a little larger and has drainage holes.

Pruning:

• Remove yellow, damaged leaves from the plant so that it would look nice and healthy.

Safety for pets:

• Toxic if ingested by pets. Make sure this plant is inaccessible to cats and dogs.

This indoor  plant superstar is sure to satisfy any plant enthusiast. Sansevieria Marginata really speaks to a striking appeal, air purifying, and with low–maintenance needs, it effortlessly ups the ante for style and health within your indoor environment.