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Sansevieria, known by its popular name mother-in-law’s tongue, is a truly amazing plant.

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It is very popular among plant lovers for its excellent properties.

In this article, you’ll learn useful information about this common but exceptional plant.

As my mother told me, this plant is a great help, so it should not be missing in any home.

Sansevieria is basically a useful and unpretentious plant.

It is easy to propagate and is a suitable plant even for beginners>.

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This plant is native to equatorial Africa and owes its name to the Italian aristocrat Raimondo de Sango, Prince Sansevier, who first brought Sansevieria from Africa to Naples.

Of the 50 known species, only 6 are homegrown.

<It is a long-lived and hardy plant, it is not bothered by drought, large temperature differences or strong sunlight.

Aspect

They have yellowish or cream edges and irregular dark stripes.

Some species have raised leaves, while others have low rosettes.

There are usually 6 to 8 leaves in the pot, and 2 to 3 new ones grow each year.

It can reach a height of 1 meter, but usually grows up to 50-70 cm.

Features

It will bring you a long life

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and in the feng-shui philosophy.

People believe that if the plant is placed in some corners of the house or near the entrance, it will bring the family 8 gifts as a virtue from the gods.

Gifts include prosperity, beauty, health, wisdom, long life, strength, art, and poetry.

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It purifies the air and improves sleep.

Sansevieria is truly exceptional for its ability to clean and improve air quality>.

It reduces harmful particles such as benzene and trichloroethylene in the air.

These toxins have a negative effect on our sleep and cause headaches>.

That’s why it’s worth putting a sansevieria in the bedroom.

It is also worth placing it in a room with electronic devices such as TVs, computers, etc.

It can also clean the area of electrosmog.

Absorbs excess moisture.

If you place 2 or 3 medium-sized plants in your apartment, you can significantly change the air quality.

Sansevieria also absorbs excess moisture from the air well.

It makes it difficult to fall asleep and concentrate.

And this unusual plant prevents these problems.

Help for allergy sufferers

Another advantage of this plant is that it is also suitable for allergy sufferers, as it does not cause any reactions.

However, it should be borne in mind that it is poisonous if ingested.

Its juice contains saponins, which if used externally are curative, but if ingested they can cause poisoning.

Therefore, you need to be careful and place it out of the reach of small children or animals in the house.

It is the least demanding plant to grow

It will be an ideal choice for those who have little knowledge about plants, little time or patience for daily plant care.

The most resistant houseplant

Sansevieria can be said to be the hardiest of all houseplants.

It also tolerates temperature changes and will last at least a month if not watered.

It stores water in its dense leaves, so it can survive even prolonged periods of drought.

Confessions of a Sansevier

As we said at the beginning, this plant is also known by the popular name of “mother-in-law’s tongue”.

Some people believe that if you have anything good at home.

Conversely, other superstitions claim that it has the ability to cleanse a room of negative energy and even evil spirits.

It is also said to help you focus on the essentials and achieve your goals.

Reproduction

Procedure:

1. Choose healthy leaves to use for cuttings.

2. Prepare a suitable container and fill it with water.

3. Cut the leaves with sharp scissors and wash the entire leaf and the cut area.

4. Place the cuttings in a container of water.

5. Change the water 1 time a week.

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6. Place the container with the cuttings in a shady place away from direct sunlight.

These are simple steps that will allow the leaves to expel their first roots in about 21 days.

After a month, the roots have grown well, but, being resting on the bottom of the container, they are slightly curved.

To flatten the roots, use toothpicks to stick them on both sides of the leaf.

Place the leaf in the center of the glass and pour in clean water.

As you can see, sanseviera is not only decorative but also a useful houseplant, so if you don’t have one at home yet, it’s time to get it.

Good luck!