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Sansevieria
Genus – the data refers to the whole genus Sansevieria, not to a single species.
- Taxonomy
- Family: Asparagaceae · Genus: Sansevieria
Still missing: plant type, native distribution, natural habitat, height / growth form, flowering period, growth & dormancy period.
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How members water it
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How it thrives
Waterlow
Lightshade
Humiditylow
Min. temperature12 °CJanuary
Don’t water – dry winter rest. Slight shrivelling is normal.
No feeding now.
Cool and bright, 12–19 °C: unheated room, stairwell, cold windowsill or frost-free greenhouse.
Spider mites love dry heated air – check the undersides of the leaves.
February
Don’t water – dry winter rest. Slight shrivelling is normal.
No feeding now.
Cool and bright, 12–19 °C: unheated room, stairwell, cold windowsill or frost-free greenhouse.
It flowers next month – once you see buds, don’t move it any more.
Spider mites love dry heated air – check the undersides of the leaves.
March
Gentle start: the first small drink once you see buds or new growth and it warms up.
First weak dose at the end of the month if it is actively growing.
Bright indirect light, north or east window.
Move it somewhere brighter and warmer and end wintering. Get it used to strong sun gradually.
If roots fill the pot: fresh soil, a pot 1–2 cm larger. Water sparingly for a week afterwards.
It usually flowers now – don’t turn or move it, and log the bloom in your diary!
April
Deeply, but only once the soil is completely dry.
Liquid feed every 2–3 weeks.
Bright indirect light, north or east window.
If roots fill the pot: fresh soil, a pot 1–2 cm larger. Water sparingly for a week afterwards.
It usually flowers now – don’t turn or move it, and log the bloom in your diary!
May
Deeply, but only once the soil is completely dry.
Liquid feed every 2–3 weeks.
Bright indirect light, north or east window.
June
Deeply, but only once the soil is completely dry – more often in heatwaves, preferably in the evening.
Liquid feed every 2–3 weeks.
Bright spot without direct sun, north or east window.
July
Deeply, but only once the soil is completely dry – more often in heatwaves, preferably in the evening.
Liquid feed every 2–3 weeks.
Bright spot without direct sun, north or east window.
August
Deeply, but only once the soil is completely dry – more often in heatwaves, preferably in the evening.
Liquid feed every 2–3 weeks.
Bright spot without direct sun, north or east window.
September
Deeply, but only once the soil is completely dry.
No feeding now.
Bright indirect light, north or east window.
October
Taper off gradually: very little by the end of the month.
No feeding now.
Bright indirect light, north or east window.
Move it to its cool, bright winter spot and taper off watering. Log it with one click in the Care hub.
Keep it away from radiators; watch for spider mites in the dry air.
November · now
Don’t water – dry winter rest. Slight shrivelling is normal.
No feeding now.
Cool and bright, 12–19 °C: unheated room, stairwell, cold windowsill or frost-free greenhouse.
December
Don’t water – dry winter rest. Slight shrivelling is normal.
No feeding now.
Cool and bright, 12–19 °C: unheated room, stairwell, cold windowsill or frost-free greenhouse.
Spider mites love dry heated air – check the undersides of the leaves.
Watering once a month is enough in winter; overwatering causes root rot.
Sansevieria – what to know
Sansevieria: a plant genus (Asparagaceae). Care guidelines: light: shade; water: low; min. 12 °C. For cats: mildly toxic; for dogs: mildly toxic. Keep it out of reach and call a vet straight away if you suspect poisoning.
Frequently asked questions
How often should I water Sansevieria?
Sparingly: let the soil dry out completely between waterings, and water even less in winter.
How much light does Sansevieria need?
It copes well with partial shade and darker spots; keep it out of harsh direct sun.
How cold can Sansevieria get?
Keep it above 12 °C – it is frost-tender and needs a frost-free spot in winter.
Is Sansevieria toxic to cats and dogs?
For cats: mildly toxic; for dogs: mildly toxic. Keep it out of reach and call a vet straight away if you suspect poisoning.
When does Sansevieria flower?
Typical flowering time: March, April.
What members’ data shows
When does it really bloom?
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Average watering interval
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Questions about this species
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