SANSEVIERIA: TRICKS TO MAKE IT GROW FASTER
SANSEVIERIA: TRICKS TO MAKE IT GROW FASTER
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June 9, 2024 |
Plant lovers, those who have a green thumb but also those who don’t, have had to deal with sansevieria at least once in their lives . It is a purifying and easy-care houseplant characterized by long, straight, sword-like leaves that can be green or with yellow edges.
Despite being extremely easy to maintain, there are tricks to growing sansevieria quickly . In fact, very little is needed to get the best results from this plant.
The first factor to consider is fertilizer. It must be considered a succulent plant and as such it is necessary to use an ad hoc fertilizer containing nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium. Fertilizer should be administered twice a month in spring and summer, while fertilization should be suspended in autumn and winter. Coffee grounds are excellent natural fertilizers to be administered to sansevieria.
Sansevieria is a plant that loves to be in an apartment, but it also loves direct sunlight in summer, but avoiding the hottest hours of the day.
Repotting is also essential for the sansevieria to grow properly. It is necessary every two years and place the sansevieria in a larger pot. The best time to do this is March.
It is important to clean the leaves of our sansevieria, so that it always looks beautiful and luxuriant. This operation serves mainly to promote photosynthesis.