Snake Plant

You may have a lot of plants indoors and outdoors strategically placed for beauty and Feng Shui. But if your home doesn’t have a snake plant, you might get FOMO vibes.

The plant has distinct sword-like leaves that grow upright, having an uncanny resemblance to artificial foliage. Snake plants are easy to care for and maintain; hence are greatly found in closed spaces like homes and offices.

The leaves of the snake plants are poisonous that causes swelling and numbness on the tongue if eaten in large doses. It is advisable to keep the snake plant out of reach of children and pets

Snake Plant is a popular houseplant with leaves having dark green centers that are surrounded by light yellow to gold edges.

What makes it special:

• NASA recommended air purifier plant.
• Best plant for AC rooms, office desk, etc.
• Zero maintenance plant.
• Best indoor plant for low light condition
• Popular houseplant with wavy cross stripes.

Plant Specifications

Planting And Care

Sunlight

• Keep the plant indoor with bright indirect natural light or bright artifical light.
• Protect the plant from direct harsh sunlight as it can cause damage to the foliage.

Soil

• The soil should be well drained and fertile rich in oragnic content.

Watering

• Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.
• Water when top soil (1-2 inches) feels dry to touch.
• Water thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy season.

Application of Fertilizer

• During the main growing season feed the plant with organic fertilizer once a month.
• Loosen the topsoil without disturbing the roots of the plant so it can uptake the nutrients and moisture easily.

Re-potting

• When a plant outgrows in current pot, re-pot with fresh potting soil and some fertilizer.
• Do the re-potting late evening and keep the plant in shady area for 2 to 3 days and then move the plant in its suitable climatic condition.

Plant Protection

• Remove dead, infected or damaged plant parts and dispose them away from the planting area.
• Spray Neem, Eucalyptus or Citrus oil for any insect/pest attack, as a primary treatment.

Don’ts

• Easily grows in AC rooms but away from AC vents.
• Do not over-water the plant especially when pot does not have drainage holes.

Snake Plant Care

Initial care for 1-2 weeks after receiving plant at your location:

• Keep the plant in natural indirect bright Light.
• Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.
• Water when top soil (1-2 inches) feels dry to touch.
• Do not re-pot for min. 2 weeks after receiving it.

Key requirements to keep plant healthy: