What the carefree owners of the “mother-in-law tongue” do not know

The flower of sansevieria is such a multifaceted and unusual plant. It has many names, because in each country sanesevieria is called in its own way. For example, We are familiar with the names “pike tail” or “mother-in-law’s tongue”But the plant has some interesting names. In Turkey, it is called the “sword of pasha” for the appearance of the leaves with the element of protection of noble Turkish nobles. In the Chinese, sansevieria is the “tail of the tiger orchid”, and in the Japanese, the “tiger tail”. How to properly take care of sanitaryDo you want her to look good for a long time?



Sansevieria flower comes from hot Africa, so She likes sunlight and quality watering.. In the summer, this plant will feel great on the balcony. If you properly care for the plant, then during the summer period, sansevieria can bloom. The flowers of the plant are small enough that not every grower will have to taste. But sharp-nosed petals can successfully fit into the now fashionable minimalist interior.



To begin with, it is worth understanding the well-established belief that sansevieria attracts negative energy into the house. This is not true, because if people have a certain list of reasons for quarrels, then some flower will definitely come first from the end.

The signs associated with this plant contradict themselves. For example, it is believed that samsevieria is "capable" to quarrel newlyweds, if it will stand in the bedroom. But on the other hand: pointed leaves are considered a lightning rod for poor energy in the house.

In addition, the juice of sansevieria in its antiseptic properties, similar to aloe juice. So this plant definitely can't hurt anyone. But you have the right to decide whether you want to have such a flower in the house. You can observe for some time the emotional situation in the home since the appearance of sansevieria. If nothing bad happens, then you should not waste yourself.



If you want to know for sure when you need to water the flower, watch the degree of moisture of the soil. Sansevieria is easier to tolerate a small drought than overhydration.It's the leaves of the plant. It is able to feed it for some time with the moisture that is in the fleshy leaves. Profuse spraying of the plant is also useless. Sansevieria can grow normally and far from sunlight, but it still needs it. So it is better to place the plant closer to the window.

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Flower sansevieria and problems with growth There are some points that can adversely affect the sansevieria. Like yellowed leaves. Most likely, the plant suffers from excess moisture and requires urgent transplantation. Preliminary it is necessary to trim the affected leaves and dry the roots of the plant.

It happens when the pike tail stops growing over time. As a result, he may become seriously ill. The flower may have frozen. An indicator of this can be the rotting of the lower layers of sanseviera leaves. Rather, move the plant to a warmer place and carefully monitor its condition.

Poor appearance can contribute to too large pot for the flower, excessively abundant watering and the lack of proper feeding of the plant. Such a sansevieria will be small in size and with weak, faded leaves. Watch what the flower doesn’t like and try to fix the problem.

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Pest control Sansevieria is quite unpretentious in the care of the plant, but sometimes it can also get sick. The main enemies of sansevieria: thrips, flour worm and spider mite. To leave a sick plant, you need to closely monitor its health and try to find a way out of the situation.

To get rid of pests, you need to gently wipe the leaves of the plant with a soapy solution. The mealy worm must be dealt with manually. First catch and get rid of the pest, and then start treating the plant. In case of large-scale damage to the leaves, the flower must be treated with an insecticidal drug. To help with his choice can sellers-consultants of specialized stores.



Be attentive to your plants. Undoubtedly, sansevieria does not need special care, but it will definitely require its share of care. Make sure that the flower was comfortable, and you will get a stylish and full of strength plant. It will definitely please the eye with its bright and healthy leaves.