Sansevieria laurenti is a succulent. It has long, erect and rigid leaves extending from a creeping rhizome. Along the entire length of the light leaves there are transverse green stripes. Arrow-shaped leaves can reach 1 meter.
Landing
To the bottom of the pot in front drainage is installed by transplantation, expanded clay is suitable for these purposes. The soil used is a mixture of turf and leaf soil with the obligatory addition of sand to impart looseness.
It is recommended to replant young plants annually, gradually increasing the size of the container. It is enough to replant adult specimens as soon as the pot becomes too small for them. It is important to consider that the rhizome is shallow, so take a container for planting low but wide.
Watering
Since Sansevieria is a succulent, watering should be done carefully, especially in winter and cloudy days. It tolerates ordinary tap water well, but it is advisable to leave it to room temperature.
When watering No water is allowed to enter the center rosettes, this can cause rotting of the base of the leaves.
Spraying is not required, as this plant tolerates both dry and humid air.
Top dressing
Sansevieria growth is not very fast, so She doesn’t need frequent feeding. Fertilizer for succulents or diluted in half for decorative deciduous plants is suitable.
Grows well in both bright light and partial shade. In the sun, the pattern on the leaves will be brighter and growth will be faster.
It may also be in artificial light, in which case it is recommended additional backlight up to 16 hours per day.
Temperature
It is not demanding on temperature conditions. Grows well both indoors and outdoors.
In winter, a temperature of about 14 degrees is desirable; it can withstand a short-term drop of up to 5 degrees. However, it does not require a period of rest and feels great indoors.
Bloom
With good care, the plant develops a panicle with green-white tubular flowers. Flowering duration is about a week.
Sometimes fruits form on the inflorescence.
pruning
To add decorative value, sometimes old and beginning to dry out leaves are removed, but mainly pruning do not use.
Reproduction
The most convenient and fastest way is divide the rhizome during the transplant.
Another method that will take longer is leaf blades. To do this, part of the leaf is separated from the plant and planted vertically in the ground.
Diseases and pests
Sansevieria can be affected thrips and mealybugs. Will help you get rid of them chemicals, one of the most effective and safest is Actellik.
Apart from pests danger from overwatering– in this case, the rhizome rots and the plant dies. The appearance of brown spots on the leaves is a consequence of excessive watering.
When watered very rarely, the tips of the leaves begin to dry out first, which spoils the decorative appearance of the plant.
Every gardener should know that Sansevieria belongs to poisonous plants, therefore it is necessary to prevent contact of animals and children with it.
See photo of the plant below:
This is one of the species of a large genus; other species can be found on the page.
Sansevieria three-lane has up to 6 leaves in a rosette. Mature leaves of the original species are dark green with light transverse stripes. The length of the leaves can reach 30-120 cm, width - 2-10 cm. The leaf is flat, lanceolate, smooth, gradually narrows upward and ends with a spine. The edge of the leaf is green. The color of the leaves is affected by the intensity of light - leaves developing in bright light have bright stripes, in lower light conditions the leaf acquires a uniform dark green color, the stripes become unclear.
Over many years of cultivation, many varieties with different colors, sizes and shapes of leaves were selected from the original species:
- Laurenti(Laurentii) is an old variety that still remains the most widespread and popular; it also became the progenitor of many other cultivars. The leaves grow vertically upward; a clear yellow stripe runs along the edge of the leaf; its width and location may vary slightly.
- Sensation Bentle, or white sansevier(Sensation Bantel, Bantel's Sensation) is a variety selected by Gustav Bentle in 1948 as a sport variety of Laurenti. Its distinctive feature is the presence of white longitudinal stripes that alternate with dark green. The leaves are straight and hard, but slightly shorter than wild species. On the leaves, where there are wide green stripes, the transverse striations characteristic of the species can be traced. The rarity of this variety is due to its slow growth rate.
- Hanny(Hahnii) is a sport from the Laurenti variety, was discovered and soon patented by S. Khan in 1941. This variety is distinguished by dark green, short, recurved leaves that form a vase-shaped rosette.
- Golden Hunny(Golden Hahnii) was patented in 1953 by S. Khan. The rosette of leaves is similar to the previous variety; its distinctive feature is the presence of irregular longitudinal yellow stripes. It grows quite slowly.
- Silver Honey(Silver Hahnii) was selected as a sport from the Hanni variety and patented by S. Khan in 1953. The growth form is almost identical to the Hanny variety, but the leaves are silver-gray-green with indistinct transverse stripes and dark edging.
- Hanni Kristata(Hahnii Cristata) - a cristate variety, similar in leaf shape to the Hanni variety.
- Futura(Futura) - similar in appearance to the Laurenti variety, but has wider and shorter leaves, the yellow stripe is usually thinner. This is a fairly new variety, but already very popular.
- Robusta(Robusta) - resembles the Futura variety, but without the yellow stripes along the edge of the leaf. The color of the leaf resembles the wild look.
- Moonshine(Moonshine) - is a relatively new variety, similar in leaf shape and growth pattern to the Futura and Robusta varieties, but the leaves are gray-green and silver in color.
- Nelson(Nelsonii) - is a sport from the Laurenti variety, was patented by O. Nelson in 1944. Dark green leaves with a velvety sheen grow straight upward. The leaves are shorter, thicker and more numerous in the rosette than those of the original species. The variety grows slowly and retains its characteristics only when propagated by dividing rhizomes; when propagated by leaf cuttings, it produces plants of the original type.
- Silver Queen(Silver Queen) - similar in growth pattern to the original species. Young leaves are almost entirely silver-gray with a thin dark edge.
- Compacta(Compacta) - is a descendant of the Laurenti variety and resembles it in appearance, but the leaves are shorter and thinner. The center of the leaf is very dark, and there is also a yellow stripe along the edge. Sometimes some leaves tend to curl, which adds additional decorativeness to the plant. The growth rate is slower than that of the original species. To maintain variety, it is propagated only by dividing rhizomes; when grown from leaf cuttings, plants of the original species are usually formed, sometimes specimens resembling the Nelson variety grow.
- Twisted Sister(Twisted Sister) - forms a low rosette of twisted olive green leaves with dark green speckles and a yellow edge.
This is only a small part of the varieties that are currently bred and are already widespread among collectors. Like the Laurenti variety, any of them can serve as the basis for developing new varieties. Despite the wide variety of varieties and species, they all have approximately the same care requirements.
Care
In terms of maintenance, this is a fairly simple and unpretentious plant; growing it is easy even for novice gardeners. The plant can grow in bright light and in the shade, can withstand a wide temperature range, and can easily survive for a long time without watering. But still, with proper care, sansevieria leaves become denser, and the features of variegated forms appear in all their glory.
Illumination indoors can range from intense light to partial shade and shade. But bright light is preferable for sansevieria; it will contribute to the formation of strong, healthy leaves and beautiful colors. With a lack of light, the leaves become dark green, the brightness of the variegated forms is lost, and growth slows down or stops altogether. However, variegated varieties should still not be kept in direct midday sun.
Temperature. Sansevieria can withstand both hot and cool conditions, but it is undesirable for the temperature to drop below +14+16 o C. In winter, you must carefully ensure that the leaves of the plant do not touch a cold window, and that the plant does not get frosty air when ventilated - the temperature even drops up to +5 o C causes hypothermia, rotting and death of the plant. The lower the temperature, the less frequent and less abundant watering should be.
Watering Sansevieria plays a great role in life. It should be remembered that this is a succulent plant, it stores water in its tissues, and excessive watering will lead to rotting and death of the plant. It tolerates long periods of drought quite calmly, but if there is insufficient watering, the leaves begin to wither. Watering should be moderate, allowing the soil to dry completely between waterings. The frequency and abundance of watering directly depends on the lighting and temperature in the room. The lower the light, the less frequently the plant should be watered. Water only from the top of the pot, avoiding water getting into the center of the outlet.
Air humidity does not play any role for sansevieria; these plants are adapted to the dry air of savannahs.
Priming must be well drained throughout the entire volume; for this, approximately 30% sand must be added to the universal soil.
Feeding. During the growing season, plants should be fed with fertilizers for cacti. If the sansevieria is in the shade or the temperature is low, then feeding should be reduced or completely eliminated. Excess fertilizer can cause plant rotting, loss of varietal characteristics, and leaf deformation.
Transfer It is only required when the pot becomes crowded, once every few years. Powerful rhizomes can tear the pot apart. When choosing dishes, preference should be given to wide and shallow pots, since roots and rhizomes grow wide without going deep.
Reproduction
Sansevierias are propagated in spring or summer by vegetative methods - by dividing rhizomes or leaf cuttings.
To preserve their characteristics, variegated and some other varieties should be propagated only by dividing the rhizomes. When propagated by leaf cuttings, the characteristics of the variety are often lost and young plants of a natural appearance grow and lose their variegation.
The rhizome is divided with a sharp knife so that each division has a growing point and a rosette of leaves. The delenki are placed in separate pots, the wounds sprinkled with coal, in a sandy substrate. At first, watering is very limited. After rooting, several new shoots and new rosettes of leaves are formed from each piece of rhizome.
To propagate by leaf cuttings, a healthy leaf is cut transversely into 5 cm fragments, the sections are dried in air, then the lower cut is treated with Kornevin and buried 1-2 cm in sterile, slightly damp sand or a mixture of sand and peat. There is no need to put it in a greenhouse; high air humidity can cause rot. The light is bright, diffused, temperature is about +20+25 o C. Rooting lasts approximately 6-8 weeks, after which young shoots begin to grow.
The most popular species of Sansevieria is Sansevieria trifasciata. or Sansevieria three-lane (three-lane), which belongs to the Asparagus family and has several popular names:
- Mother-in-law's tongue.
- Pike tail.
- Snake skin.
- The tongue of the devil.
- Leopard lily.
All names correspond to the appearance of the flower.
This is a perennial herbaceous succulent with a thick root, up to 2 cm in diameter., growing in the upper layer of the earth. The flower has no stem, and its saber-shaped leaves grow from a rosette-shaped rhizome.
Mother-in-law's tongue is a resident of hot African deserts and semi-deserts, common on the island of Madagascar and in Asian countries. The plant was first brought to Europe by the Italian prince Sanseviero in the 18th century. An amazing flower was named in his honor, which has an unusual ability to take root in any proposed conditions without losing its decorative effect.
Each rosette of Sansevieria three-strip consists of 6-8 dense and hard leaves, which grow straight upward and have hard, as if sharpened edges. The leaf can grow up to 100 cm in length with a width of 8-10 cm. Each leaf tapers upward, forming a sharp “spike” that resembles a nail.
Under comfortable conditions, Sansevieria trifasciata has a dark green leaf color with a bright yellow stripe along the edges.
Important. The brightness of the color of the leaves of mother-in-law's tongue depends on the amount of light. The lighter the place where the flower lives, the more saturated the color of the leaf, and the clear boundaries of the pattern are visible.
Photo
Check out the photo of this amazing plant.
Sansevieria ranks first among indoor flowers in popularity. You can find this wonderful plant in almost every home. Some of the best types are, and. We talked about them in separate articles.
Home care
The plant is native to the African continent with a hot, dry climate and rocky, poor soil., so apartment conditions are ideal for keeping this succulent. Sansevieria three-striped is not capricious and does not need special care, but still, in order for the flower to delight with variegated and dense leaves, some maintenance features should be taken into account.
Reproduction
Sansevieria can be propagated in several ways:
With any chosen method of propagating Sansevieria, water should not be allowed to overflow in containers with young plants.
How does Sansevieria trifasciata bloom?
Being in comfortable conditions, mother-in-law's tongue blooms very rarely. The release of a peduncle can provoke a gradual deterioration of living conditions, for example, a cramped pot. The flowers, located on a long stem, have the shape of a miniature lily and emit a pleasant aroma. White or pink small flowers are covered with droplets of nectar and attract many insects.
Diseases and pests
Sansevieria is resistant to disease and is rarely attacked by pests.
Sansevieria is a plant that does not require much attention or a lot of time; it will decorate an apartment or office with its appearance. Being among people, the flower absorbs carbon dioxide, purifying the air.
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Sansevieria occupies a leading place in the hit parade of house plants and there are several reasons for this. First of all, she absolutely not demanding on watering, care and sunlight. Secondly, it is a leader in the production of oxygen and the absorption of negative atmospheric substances. Thirdly, it is simple and not capricious in content.
Sansevieria perfectly complements any interior and is completely safe for children and animals. All these qualities make this home plant one of the most popular for cultivation and propagation, even outside its homeland.
Sansevieria - originates from subtropics and savannas. It takes its ancestral roots from the poor and rocky soils of Sri Lanka, Central Africa, Asia, India and Madagascar. It is there that this plant reaches the peak of its perfection.
Sansevieria has been known since the 18th century; it received its name in honor of the Neapolitan prince, who made a great contribution to the development of the science of botany. Sansevieria is classified as an evergreen asparagus crop.
In addition to the main name, Sansevieria has several other popular names, such as pike tail, mother-in-law's tongue and even snake skin.
However, no matter what they call it, the fact remains that it is a hardy and unpretentious crop, and is a great succulent. It has common properties with the Agave plant from which Mexican Tequila is produced.
For its power and beauty of its leaves, for the strength of the root system, for its high resistance to disease, Sansevieria has earned the attention of travelers and botanists. Thanks to which it spread throughout the globe.
As a home culture in pots can be found on any continent on the planet. As an outdoor plant, Sansevier is able to survive only in conditions similar to its historical homeland (it prefers more southern regions with rocky soil from where it came to us).
There is no better natural filter for the ambient air than Sansevieria.
Serving people, it saturates their home with oxygen and absorbs harmful elements. A person who has one, or better yet several, Sansevieria plants in his apartment can rest assured about his lungs.
Types, varieties, description and characteristics of the plant
Externally, “mother-in-law’s tongue” Sansevieria always looks beautiful. It has dense, basal, glossy leaves to the touch. There are several dozen varieties of this plant.
All of them are related in essence, but differ greatly in the color of the leaves, their length and the shape of the rosette. Most Popular in indoor floriculture it is considered Sansevieria three-lane.
Sansevieria Three-Striped, aka Laurenti
Large plant. Reaching the age of five (subject to a suitable soil substrate and lighting), it can grow over 1 meter. The average height is from 30 to 60 cm. The leaf is basal, flat, upright, sword-shaped. Forms a rosette of more than 6 powerful, striped leaves. It has a pronounced narrowing at the end, in the form of a small spike.
Its color is influenced by sunlight, the more it is, the brighter the longitudinal stripes on the leaves are.
Able to survive with minimal lighting and for a long time to be without watering. In this case, the foliage will acquire a uniform dark green color, and the stripes become less noticeable.
In the home content, flowering rarely occurs, usually it occurs in the summer season, when the sun is at its maximum. The flowers have a pleasant aroma, pale greenish in color, small, inconspicuous, collected in the form of a 4 cm brush.
Sansevieria three-lane differs from other species in its height. Often used in landscaping winter gardens, offices, hospitals, schools and child care facilities.
Nelson
A hybrid, its derivative is Laurenti. Sometimes when it reproduces it returns to its derived roots. Nelson's leaves are dense, rich green, 20 to 30 cm long. Nelson famous for its dense growth, and visually it seems that its leaves have a velvet coating. Its only downside is that it grows rather slowly.
Compacta
Laurenti in miniature is the Compacta variety.
The variety is a hybrid, it has a similar coloring to its derivative, and its leaves are shorter in length. At Kompakta they are assembled into a socket. They seem to be tousled by the wind, it looks very funny. Compacta is more demanding in care than other hybrid varieties.
Cylindrical
This is one of the most exotic species of the large Sansevieria family. It is distinguished by unusual, twisted leaves, shaped like some kind of large onion. They have transverse, contrasting or close to the main color stripes. It grows in height from 40 to 150 cm. It is not at all demanding of lighting.
A variety of cylindrical Sansevieria is the Twister variety. Its distinctive feature is that the leaves have natural flexibility.
Thanks to this, its tube-shaped leaves are formed into intricate braids. This appearance of the plant will add a unique highlight to any interior.
Cylindrical flowering occurs only with sufficient light. The peduncle is high, up to 1 meter, it is decorated with small white flowers with pinkish tips. The form of flowering resembles an ear. The peduncle is usually green in color, but beige with a pink tint is found.
Pick
Variety Kirk is a flowering variety of the Sansevieria plant. It is distinguished by its original, completely unlike other varieties, foliage. Its sheets look like peculiar ruffles. Kirk can be called a rare variety, it has two colors. Green or slightly pinkish (brownish), abundant whitish speckles.
Flowering is original, fantastic. Narrow and long flower petals, collected in one large inflorescence, they are decorated with intricate curls, decorated with delicate stamens. During flowering exudes a delicate and pleasant aroma. Everyone who managed to see such flowering falls in love with the Kirk variety forever.
Liberian
The difference between this Sansevieria variety is that its leaves are not directed upwards, but are located horizontally on the ground. The foliage is lanceolate with transverse stripes, dark green with a border that has a pinkish or terracotta color.
The Liberian variety "pike tail" is considered to be actively flowering.
It throws out a tall peduncle up to 1 m, which blooms with small flowers that have a pungent odor. Flowering occurs after a period of rest and can occur in any season.
Graceful (graceful)
Outwardly, it slightly resembles agave. It has a large, short 6-centimeter stem. Fleshy leaves clasp it at the very base. They are up to 30 cm long, quite wide, oval in shape, green with a gray tint.
The stripes of the pattern lie transversely. The top is rolled into a tube. Plant children are formed from the base. Sansevieria graceful (graceful) usually decorates window sills and is not suitable for floor interior decoration. Flowering occurs in spring or autumn, the flowers are faded, not elegant, the aroma is weak.
Duneri
This variety is strikingly different from others in that it forms rosettes of 10-15 or more narrow leaves, which are attached to falling stems. Several such rosettes can form on one plant. Flat in shape, with blurry dark stripes. The plant is low-growing, no more than 25 cm in height.
Can be used as an unpretentious hanging crop. It produces a peduncle of 30-40 cm. Sansevieria Duneri blooms in lilac panicles with small flowers, which are similar in aroma to the smell of May lilac.
It is used extremely rarely for interior decoration. Mainly known to amateur flower growers and professionals.
Hyacinth
A large variety of the numerous Sansevieria hyacinth family got its name due to the fact that its active and fragrant flowering by description and shape it resembles hyacinth.
The plant is quite tall. The height (length) of the root leaf is up to 1 meter. They are medium-sized, tongue-shaped, they have a smooth narrowing at the end. Decorated with intermittent stripes or spots. The flowering period usually occurs in winter.
In living nature it can grow into a taller plant. At home he feels quite comfortable.
Big
The variety is popular for the design of halls and other premises. The leaves are quite wide, can reach the width of a human palm, and can be up to 150 cm high. They are located horizontally and have longitudinal dark green stripes with a reddish edge.
It is considered a flowering plant. However, its flowering occurs only under favorable conditions.
The flowers are whitish, greenish, about 5 cm in diameter, collected with a brush. Usually this variety is planted in group plantings.
Moonshine
The variety is exotic, its bright green leaves sticking straight out of the ground, and the outlet is hidden under a layer of soil. A variety that actively blooms with white small flowers, which are collected in small panicles. With good care, flowering occurs annually. The socket consists of 5-6 not large sheets, in height this variety is within 30-35 cm.
Varietal sansevieria are not bred as a flowering plant; it is more valuable for its texture and beneficial qualities. If the flower is healthy, has strong roots and powerful leaves, but does not bloom, this is not a cause for concern.
Many Sanseviers do not flower in captivity for one reason or another.
Hanny
The Hanni variety has chosen narrow window sills due to its short and almost horizontal leaves. The foliage is saturated, green (less often it has a bluish or gray color). The stripes are light or dark, arranged horizontally.
Considered a dwarf and non-flowering plant. Used in compositions with other home crops or as a separately growing succulent.
This variety is a variety of the usual Hanni; the prefix Gold serves to characterize the color of its leaves. They have a yellowish, golden color, less or more saturated.
Likes bright lighting. It gets along best on southern windows. The more light, the brighter the “pike” color is visible. The stripes are white or yellow.
Hanni Silver
The third variety of dwarf Hanny, the prefix Silver means a slightly silvery color of this variety. The foliage is dense, like other representatives of Sansevieria. It grows in a small, dense rosette from the root. The number of leaves is from 6 to 10 pieces on one plant.
Sensation Bentle
Selective variety. It is striking with its unusual narrow foliage with bright white horizontal stripes. The main palette has the color of emerald.
Inspires a sophisticated and elegant look. The leaves of an adult plant are 40-65 cm high. Direct sunlight is contraindicated for them.
Grows slowly. Flowering occurs extremely rarely and is practically not recorded at home.
Futura
Futura - very elegant Sansevieria. This variety can be called low-growing, its maximum height is 30 cm.
Dense rosettes are formed from tightly adjacent leaves, up to 13 pieces. Interesting for its coloration.
The bright sheets have a juicy tint and a yellow edging. The collection looks like a flowerpot or a bright bouquet.
Robusta
It is a close relative of the Futura variety, but she has no yellow piping. Has wide and short plates.
Powerful and strong leaves are decorated with dark stripes and collected in a rosette. Its appearance resembles relic creatures of past centuries.
Silver Queen
A very beautiful hybrid variety of Sansevieria Silver Queen with a unique leaf color. It boasts all shades of blue and green against a background of noble silver. Sometimes it has elegant emerald specks.
Grows pretty fast. Flowering does not occur.
Twisted Sister
When you first meet this variety, you get the impression that the plant is dancing. The leaves do not lie flat, but seem to be in motion.
The short Twisted Sister got its name from the fact that from its adult rosette twin shoots stick out. The foliage color is rich green and has yellow edges. No flowering was observed when kept at home.
Sansevieria is a real find for people who want to grow a home plant, but do not have the time to care for it. A large number of varieties will allow you to create real tropics in your home.
Sansevieria has many positive characteristics and this makes it a leader among other succulents. It has been proven that it can rid a person of negative emotions, cleanse his aura and stabilize his emotional state.
Everyone knows the Russian fairy tale “At the command of the pike, at my will,” where the pike fulfills any wishes of its owner Emelya. I wish I could get a pike like this! A solution has been found - there is a plant, Sansevieria, which is popularly nicknamed “pike tail” for its long leaves that resemble a pike’s tail. There are rumors that if you keep such a “pike” in your home, good luck will come with it. Hence another name - “plant of good luck”.
Sansevieria care
This rugged succulent comes in several forms and is highly pest-resistant. It grows well even in low light and extreme neglect of caring for this plant. So if you have a tendency to forget about your plants, then Sansevieria is the one for you. The only thing you need to know is that Sansevieria does not like swampy soil. You should remember this and avoid overmoistening and stagnation of water. So if you have a tendency to water frequently and abundantly, then you will have to fight this habit.
- Light. Place sansevieria in moderate light or filtered light. The plant does especially well in front of a north-facing window or in a bright, sunny window covered with a translucent curtain. Sansevieria can grow in low light, but bright light allows the colors in the leaves to emerge. The plant does not need too intense light, since the edges of its leaves turn yellow.
- Watering. The soil must be completely dry before watering. You need to water until water drips through the drainage holes. Wait a while for the water to drain from the pot, and then remove the saucer with the drained water. Don't let the pot sit in water and don't let the soil be constantly soggy. In waterlogged soil, the roots of the plant rot. Like other succulent plants, Sansevieria stores water in its leaves, so if the soil is externally dry, do not worry that the plant is thirsty and immediately rush to water it. Watering should be moderate, especially in winter.
- Temperature. The plant feels great at room temperature from 15 to 30℃. Sansevieria does not like drafts and low temperatures - at temperatures below 10℃ the plant is damaged.
- Feeding. Sansevieria will not refuse feeding - once every three weeks throughout the summer. Use regular houseplant fertilizer. Just dilute them by half of what is recommended on the package. Sansevieria needs only light nutrition, and increased feeding leads to leaf fall.
- Rubbing. Dust on the leaves can be removed by wiping them with a soft, damp cloth. However, do not let the plant shine. Vigorous rubbing may damage the leaves or make them look rusty. If any leaves are damaged, it is better to cut them off literally in the soil.
- Transfer. When the roots of the plant completely fill the pot, there is no need to immediately try to replant it. Sansevieria blooms only when the pot is full of roots. Some gardeners replant sansevieria if the pot is already beginning to crack and the roots of the plant are breaking through them to the outside. In other words, sansevieria should be replanted only when the roots outgrow the pot. Take a new pot one size larger and fill it with light soil.
