Snake Plant: September Plant of the Month
If you are looking for an easy to care for plant: this is it! Right there with the pothos, the snake plant is very adaptable and requires minimal care. Have an office with no natural light? No big deal! Didn’t water for a week? no problem! Learn all about them with us!
Technical name: Sansevieria
AKA: Snake Plant, Mother in Laws Tongue, Vipers Bow, String Hemp, Devils Tongue
They originate in Africa, Madagascar, and southern Asia and are used to harsh conditions (like we said these plants are resiliant!) Like most plants, they love the light, but also tolerate low light. If they are kept in a space with low light, they will not grow or grow at a very slow rate, but there is nothing wrong with that! Just remember, the less light your plant gets, the less it needs watered. One of the biggest benefits to the snake plant is that it is at the top of the list for air purifying plants. At night, they release oxygen through a process called Crassulacean Acid Metabolism. So, not only are they a fun and funky plant, they are great for you as well! However, they are toxic to plants, so make sure your fur babies stay away!
Tips for caring for a Pothos plant:
-Keep in indirect to low lighting areas. Like mentioned above, if they aren’t getting much light, reduce your watering.
-Snake plants are susceptible to over watering (yellow leaves are a sign of this). Only water when the soil feels dry. We recommend about every 2 weeks to once a month. During the winter though, even less than that.
-They are similar to succulents and prefer a well drained potting soil (sandier soil is perfect) and a pot with a drainage hole to prevent root rot.