How to raise Silver Veined Sansevieria orchid

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Lighting requirements

soil requirements

temperature requirements

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Silver-veined Sansevieria comes from western Africa and southern Asia. It is a very common tropical herb. Its leaves have horizontal silvery white stripes on the epidermis. Sansevieria can be used as a home potted plant. When properly maintained, the leaves of the entire plant can grow to more than 1.2 meters. Their floral fragrance is very strong, so if you are not used to the fragrance, you can place them further away. This flower not only looks beautiful, but also has the ability to clean the surrounding air. Its maintenance is more difficult than other plants. Let’s talk about its maintenance methods below!

Lighting requirements

Light requirements

As a home potted plant, it is suitable for a warm, dry environment with sufficient light. If there is no problem with sunlight, they will keep growing well. When the temperature is relatively high in summer, it should be protected from direct sunlight and placed in a shaded place. Spray some water on the surface of the leaves appropriately. In other seasons, you can have more exposure to sunlight. Water well during the vigorous growth period. In autumn and winter, it can be maintained on a well-lit balcony or indoors. Watering must be controlled and the soil in the pot should be kept as dry as possible.

Soil Requirements

Silver Vein Sansevieria is extremely adaptable and has low soil requirements. You can use loose, fertile ordinary garden soil. Sandy soil with better drainage can also be used. You can add a small amount of chicken manure as its base fertilizer or pour more organic liquid fertilizer. It grows rapidly and vigorously and needs to be repotted every two years or so. Repotting needs to be done in spring.

Temperature Requirements

Silver Veins The suitable growth temperature of Sansevieria is 20-30℃, and the temperature in winter should be controlled at around 10℃. However, you cannot stay in an environment below 10°C for a long time, otherwise the roots of the plant will rot and the entire plant will die. As long as the indoor temperature can be kept above 18°C, Sansevieria will not go dormant in winter and can grow normally. When watering, you should also control the frequency and try to ensure that the soil in the pot is dry rather than wet.

Through the above points, we have basically mastered the maintenance process of Silver-veined Sansevieria orchid. Silver-veined Sansevieria orchid is still very adaptable. As long as you can keep repotting regularly, you must also ensure that there is sufficient light. During the maintenance process, you should also pay attention to spraying it with antibacterial drugs, and often use clean water to scrub the dust on the leaves to keep the leaves clean and bright, which can ensure its healthy growth.

soil requirements

temperature requirements

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