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kensong >> Garden >> Sansevieria Trifasciata ‘Laurentii’ (Striped Mother-in-Law’s Tongue)
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Shade tolerant
Every 15 days
 Liquid fertilizer
10℃
Universal potting soil
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Sansevieria trifasciata ‘Laurentii’ is a tall robust plant up to 3 to 4 feet (1.2 m) tall with a tight clump of many vertically inclined dark green leaves with lighter gray-green, zig-zag, horizontal bands and broad, longitudinal, yellow stripes along the margins. Flowering on this cultivar is rare but not unheard of with fragrant greenish white flowers spaced out in clusters near the top of a vertical inflorescence within the foliage.

Sansevierias are valued for their interesting appearance and durability. Although the most common variety is known as Snake Plant or Mother-in-Law’s Tongue for its long, pointed leaves that stand straight up in the pot, other varieties grow from compact rosettes and reach mature heights of only about 4 inches (10 cm). Because Sansevierias thrive with minimal care and live for many years, it seems nearly indestructible. Sansevieria is suitable for planting outdoors in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 10B through 11.

Light

Place Sansevierias in moderately bright or filtered light. Good locations include a spot in front of a north-facing window or in front of a bright, sunny window covered by a sheer curtain. Although the plant tolerates low light, bright light brings out the colors in the leaves. However, intense light may cause the edges of the leaves to turn yellow.

Watering

Allow the soil to dry completely before watering, and then water deeply until water drips through the drainage hole. Allow the pot to drain and then discard water that remains in the saucer. Never allow the soil to become soggy and never let the pot stand in water. Water sparingly throughout the winter. Like most succulent plants that store water in their leaves, Sansevieria rots quickly in excessively wet soil.

Temperature

Place Sansevieria in average room temperatures. Protect the plant from drafts and cold temperatures as it is damaged at temperatures below 50 degrees Fahrenheit (10 degrees Celsius).

Feeding

Feed the plant once every three weeks throughout the summer. Use a general-purpose fertilizer for houseplants diluted to one-half the strength suggested on the container. Sansevieria is a light feeder and too much fertilizer makes the leaves fall over.

Repotting

Repot the plant into a container one size larger only when the roots outgrow the pot. Sansevieria thrives — and may produce blooms — when its roots are crowded. Fill the container with a lightweight commercial potting soil. Some people repot plants only when the roots crack the pot.

Remove dust by wiping the leaves with a soft, damp cloth. Avoid commercial leaf-shine products, which may damage the leaves or cause them to take on a rusty appearance. If any leaves are damaged or blemished, cut them off, even with the soil.
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kensong
2020-10-13
kensong
New leaves appear.
Sansevieria Trifasciata ‘Laurentii’ (Striped Mother-in-Law’s Tongue)
kensong
2020-03-05
kensong
Propogating from cut leaves.
Sansevieria Trifasciata ‘Laurentii’ (Striped Mother-in-Law’s Tongue)
Sansevieria Trifasciata ‘Laurentii’ (Striped Mother-in-Law’s Tongue)
kensong
2020-02-10
kensong
Growing well.
Sansevieria Trifasciata ‘Laurentii’ (Striped Mother-in-Law’s Tongue)
Sansevieria Trifasciata ‘Laurentii’ (Striped Mother-in-Law’s Tongue)
kensong
2019-05-28
kensong
Gift from Mona. Was planted on the ground before. Will see how it does potted.
Sansevieria Trifasciata ‘Laurentii’ (Striped Mother-in-Law’s Tongue)
kensong
2018-11-20
kensong
Laurentii's Portrait.
Sansevieria Trifasciata ‘Laurentii’ (Striped Mother-in-Law’s Tongue)
kensong
2018-08-18
kensong
Bought another for the work place. C&O RM26.50
Sansevieria Trifasciata ‘Laurentii’ (Striped Mother-in-Law’s Tongue)
kensong
2018-07-28
kensong
Sansvieria Laurentii. RM26.50.
Sansevieria Trifasciata ‘Laurentii’ (Striped Mother-in-Law’s Tongue)
kensong
2018-07-28
kensong
This is my first growing diary.
Sansevieria Trifasciata ‘Laurentii’ (Striped Mother-in-Law’s Tongue)
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