Did you know that doing something very specific solves the problem of mother-in-law’s tongue yellow leaves? This is what you need to do to revitalize this plant and make it grow lush!

Does your mother-in-law’s tongue have yellow leaves and are you afraid that she will die? Don’t worry, there is still a remedy and you can save the plant from a bad end. So let’s find out  what you have to do so that the mother-in-law’s tongue lasts a long time, which  despite the curious name is a beautiful and decorative plant.

Sansevieria or mother-in-law language

Known as mother-in-law’s tongue, Sansevieria is a beautiful and decorative plant, which takes its curious name from the tall, sinuous leaves, which  look like tongues . Ideal for storing in the apartment but also in other places, it resists high temperatures and  does not tolerate the cold .

To grow well it does not need excessive maintenance, just a few small tricks that allow you to obtain great results. One thing that often happens  is the appearance of yellow leaves,  let’s see how to prevent it and what to do.

Clean the yellow leaves

When the leaves turn yellow, the main reason may  be insect and pest attack . Another reason may be that  they don’t absorb enough light , or  they are simply dirty.

A good solution to solve this problem is to prepare a  mixture based on water and Marseille soap and clean the leaves by soaking a cotton pad.

With just one step you will eliminate any pest and the leaves will shine again because even the dirt will disappear. Do this  once a week or every 15 days .

Do not water the plant too much

Yellowing of leaves can also be caused by excessive watering. This can happen when it’s warmer and you try to help the plant by putting in more water, but you should not do that instead. If you notice that there is excess water, do not add more for a few  days and let the soil dry .

To avoid making a mistake,  water the plant  when  there is no more moisture in the soil , otherwise wait again. Also pay attention to the water left in the saucer, since if it stagnates the roots could mold and the plant could die.

Keep it away from the wind

It is essential to keep the mother-in-law’s tongue away from the wind, otherwise the leaves may turn yellow. In fact, in this case the plant would suffer and the yellow leaves are the alarm that something is wrong.

Wind or  drafts are poorly tolerated by this plant  and if it is placed outside, care must be taken to keep it inside when there is drafty air. Even sudden current inputs are not accepted by this plant which  prefers to remain protected and safe .

Replant mother-in-law’s tongue and fertilize it

To have a mother-in-law’s tongue with beautiful tall leaves it needs to have  enough space to grow.  It is necessary to check that the roots can develop well and that there is room in the pot to expand. It is important to understand if there is little space because this would cause suffering to the plant and lead to the leaves turning yellow.

If there is a need to transplant it,  carry out this operation  in the spring, and do it every two years, to make way for the mother-in-law’s tongue to always have the necessary space to develop. Additionally, also remember to fertilize the plant, even though many say that succulents do not need it.

This is not true at all and in the case of Sansevieria  the yellowing of the leaves could  be the result of poor  nutrition.  Therefore, if you add fertilizer, the plant will have the food it needs to keep the leaves green and beautiful.

The ideal fertilizer is a mixture  based on potassium, phosphorus and nitrogen . Natural fertilizers are also excellent and among the best that you can use based on ground coffee, which contain all the necessary nutrients to make the mother-in-law’s tongue grow luxuriantly.