How to care for and multiply sansevieria (or mother-in-law’s tongue)

Sansevieria , commonly called ” mother-in-law’s tongue “, is one of the most common houseplants in our homes. Known for its incredible resistance , it is also very decorative and adapts very well to almost any interior environment.

In this article we explain what the main treatments for sansevieria are , and how to reproduce it to have it practically forever.

Let’s start by saying that the care that sansevieria needs is very few and very simple . Even if it doesn’t seem like it, sansevieria is a succulent plant and for this reason it needs to be watered very little .

Furthermore, it does not need much light to grow, and therefore can be placed practically in any corner of the house.

One of the main aspects of sansevieria care is watering. Care must be taken not to overwater : too wet soil can cause the plant to rot.

When you water too much, the first symptom of the plant is the yellowing of the leaves . If you see that the leaves are turning yellowish, stop watering the sansevieria immediately.

How to reproduce sansevieria

Reproducing sansevieria is also very simple and can be done with a few simple steps.

Use scissors to cut the leaves of the plant into several pieces. To reproduce it, just use a rooting hormone, following the instructions written on the package.

Finally, place the sansevieria leaf pieces directly into the soil. After a few weeks the roots will have formed, which will give life to a new plant .

Important: This website does not give medical advice, nor does it suggest the use of techniques as a form of treatment for physical problems, for which the advice of a doctor is required. If you decide to apply the information contained in this site, it does not assume responsibility. The intention of the site is to be illustrative, not exhortative or didactic.