🌵 Snake Plant (Sansevieria trifasciata)
Also known as: Mother-in-Law’s Tongue • Viper’s Bowstring Hemp
🪴 Plant Snapshot
| Type | Hardy Foliage Plant / Succulent-like Houseplant |
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| Category | Indoor • Low-Maintenance • Ideal for Homes & Offices |
| Botanical Name | Sansevieria trifasciata |
| Toxicity | ⚠️ Mildly toxic if ingested – Keep away from pets and children |
☀️ Growing Conditions
| Light | 🌤️ Low to Bright Indirect Light <br>✅ Tolerates low-light corners |
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| Watering | 💧 Low – Water only when soil is completely dry |
| Soil | Well-draining soil (Cactus or Succulent mix recommended) |
| Fertilizer | NPK 10-10-10 – Once a month during active growth |
🌱 Growth & Features
| Growth Habit | Upright sword-like leaves; vertical and compact |
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| Mature Height | 1.5–3 feet indoors; slow grower |
| Maintenance | Very low; thrives on neglect |
✨ Uses & Benefits
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🌬️ Excellent air-purifying plant – removes toxins like formaldehyde & benzene
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💤 Releases oxygen at night – perfect for bedrooms
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💧 Extremely drought-tolerant – perfect for busy plant parents
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🪴 Ideal for home corners, work desks, or minimalist spaces
💡 Fun Tip
Rotate occasionally for upright growth. Wipe leaves with a damp cloth to keep them shiny and dust-free! 🧼🌿
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