Description
Constituents:
- Sansevieria trifasciata Golden Hahnii, Snake Plant – Succulent Plant
- 4-inch (10 cm) Grower Round Plastic Pot (Black)
- 4.5-inch (11 cm) Ronda No. 1110 Round Plastic Planter (Yellow)
Sansevieria trifasciata Golden Hahnii is a stemless succulent plant with dark green leaves with clear horizontal bands, arranged in an attractive rosette.
It is a lovely, short growing form of Sansevieria trifasciata which remains less than a foot high as it sends out new shoots, and spreads into a cluster of leafy funnels. Snake plant can survive low light levels, drought and have few insect problems. NASA research has even shown that snake plants are able to help keep the air inside home clean, removing toxins such as formaldehyde and benzene.
Plant Specifications
| Plant Height | 8 inch (20 cm) |
| Plant Spread | 3 inch (8 cm) |
| Common Name | Snake plant, Mother-in-law tongue |
| Maximum Reachable Height | up to 30 centimeters |
| Flower Color | Greenish white. |
| Bloom Time | Rarely bloom. |
| Difficulty Level | Easy to grow. |
Planting And Care
Sunlight
- Keep the plant indoor with bright indirect natural light or bright artifical light.
- Protect the plant from direct harsh sunlight as it can cause damage to the foliage.
Soil
- The soil should be well drained and fertile rich in organic content.
Watering
- Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.
- Water when top soil (3-4 inches) feels dry to touch.
- Water thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy season.
Application of Fertilizer
- During the main growing season feed the plant with organic fertilizer once a month.
- Loosen the topsoil without disturbing the roots of the plant so it can uptake the nutrients and moisture easily.
Re-potting
- When a plant outgrows in current pot, re-pot with fresh potting soil and some fertilizer.
- Do the re-potting late evening and keep the plant in shady area for 2 to 3 days and then move the plant in its suitable climatic condition.
Plant Protection
- Remove dead, infected or damaged plant parts and dispose them away from the planting area.
- Spray Neem, Eucalyptus or Citrus oil for any insect/pest attack, as a primary treatment.
Donts
- Easily grows in AC rooms but away from AC vents.
- Do not over-water the plant especially when pot does not have drainage holes.
Sansevieria Trifasciata Golden Hahnii Care
Initial care for 1-2 weeks after receiving plant at your location:
- Keep the plant in natural indirect bright Light.
- Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.
- Water when topsoil (1-2 inches) feels dry to touch.
- Do not re-pot for min. 2 weeks after receiving it.
Key requirements to keep plant healthy:
| Sunlight | Bright indirect natural light or bright artificial light. |
| Watering | Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture. Water when topsoil (3-4 inches) feels dry to touch. Water thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy season. |
| Soil | Soil should be well drain and fertile, rich in organic content. |
| Temperature | 12-29 degrees Celsius. |
| Fertilizer | Apply any organic fertilizer. |
Sansevieria Trifasciata Golden Hahnii Special Feature
The snake plant is an excellent air purifier plant.
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