Sansevieria Black Coral (Snake Plant)

Sansevieria Black Coral (Snake Plant) is the most popular indoor plant. It has a tall slender leaf with dark green, almost black coloring and wavy horizontal bands of white-grey-green. Snake Plants are very easy to grow and very hard to kill. Sansevieria Black Coral filter airborne toxins from the atmosphere. Snake Plants are mildly toxic if eaten. Keep away from children and animals.

Scientific Name: Sansevieria trifasciata Black Coral
Common Names: Good Luck Plant, Black Coral Snake Plant, Black Coral, Sansevieria Plant, Mother-in-laws Tongue.

How to care and grow Sansevieria Black Coral (Snake Plant)?

Light:

Sansevieria Black Coral plant requires bright, filtered light and can stand plenty of direct sunlight but will adapt to low light conditions too.

Soil:

It thrives best in well-drained, sandy soil enriched with peaty compost.

Water:

Water your plant regularly during the growing season and always keep the soil evenly moist but not soggy. Allow the topsoil to become slightly dry between each watering.

Reduce Watering during the winter months.

Temperature:

It prefers an average to warm room temperatures 65 – 75 degrees Fahrenheit / 18 – 24 degrees Celsius. It will endure fluctuating temperatures, but not below 55 degrees Fahrenheit / 13 degrees Celsius.

Fertilizer:

Fertilize monthly during the active growth periods in the spring and summer, with a liquid or water-soluble fertilizer. Try not to fertilize during the winter season.

Propagation:

It can be easily propagated by dividing up overcrowded clumps of leaves. Separate clusters of leaves from root stock with a sharp blade or knife when the leaves are 6″ inches long. Most clusters will have some roots attached and can be planted directly in the normal potting mixture. Also can be propagated by leaf cuttings.

Re-Potting:

Re-pot the Sansevieria Black Coral plant during the spring season, only when plants get crowded and need dividing.

Pests and Diseases:

There is no serious pest or disease problems. Watch for bugs, spiders, and mealybugs.