Mother-in-law’s tongue, place it here: the ideal place for it to bloom and last a long time
Sanseveria, plant characteristics
The term mother-in-law’s tongue can be considered a misnomer. In fact, when referring to mother-in-law’s tongue, some might immediately think of some biscuits. In reality, the term can also be used to refer to Sanseveria, a plant that is back in fashion in Italian homes.
After all, the leaves that make up Sanseveria look like long yellow tongues, dotted with stripes of green or lighter yellow. Sanseveria is the scientific name, while lingua di mother-in-law is the one used in common slang.
The success of Sanseveria is due to its ease of cultivation, not only to the fact that it is very beautiful and decorative. In addition, it also has qualities that should not be underestimated: it purifies the air, providing oxygen and purifying the environment. Not only carbon dioxide, mother-in-law’s tongue can also absorb toxins present in the air in our homes.
As for ease of cultivation, mother-in-law’s tongue does not need much water. In fact, it is a plant that needs to be watered once every two weeks. Too much water, in fact, could cause dangerous rot.
Where to place the mother-in-law’s tongue plant
Although easy to grow, Sanseveria, in order to thrive, must be placed in a specific location, according to the rules of Feng Shui. Feng Shui is a discipline that has its roots in Taoist geomancy, which is applied to architecture. Its pillars are rules relating to the furnishing of houses, according to which an object must be placed in one place and not in another.
According to the rules of Feng Shui, therefore, even the mother-in-law’s tongue must be placed in an ad hoc place. Being considered a magical plant, it must be placed in an environment conducive to it . This environment, in the house, is not represented by the dining room or the living room. The motivation is simple: these two rooms are the ones in which there is the most wood, a natural element.
It would not be a good idea to put it in the bathroom, as it is an environment for this type of plant that is too humid and could quickly make you sick. Also, as it is a very powerful and protective plant, it should not be placed in the study or in the workplace. Due to its power, in fact, it could block creativity and its flow.
According to the Eastern discipline of Feng Shui, the perfect place for mother-in-law’s tongue would be the entrance , the place where the atmosphere is improved when entering. In fact, the plant could be able to attract money and cleanse the negative energies of people who enter our home. It is worth a try.