Key Features:
Botanical Name: Sansevieria trifasciata (also known as Dracaena trifasciata)
Common Names: Snake Plant, Mother-in-Law's Tongue, Viper’s Bowstring Hemp
Plant Type: Perennial, succulent
Height: 1 to 4 feet (can grow taller depending on the variety)
Leaf Shape: Long, stiff, sword-like
Leaf Color: Green with variegated stripes or margins
Flower: Rare, but when it blooms, it produces small, fragrant, greenish-white flowers
Benefits:
Air Purifier: Known for removing toxins like formaldehyde and benzene from indoor air.
Low Maintenance: Very drought-tolerant and can thrive on neglect.
Versatile Placement: Great for indoor decoration in homes, offices, and low-light areas.
Ideal Growing Conditions:
Light: Tolerates low light but thrives in bright, indirect sunlight.
Watering: Water sparingly. Allow the soil to dry out completely between waterings.
Soil: Well-draining, sandy or cactus soil mix.
Temperature: Prefers warm temperatures (15°C to 29°C), sensitive to frost.
Humidity: Tolerates dry air but benefits from occasional misting in dry climates.