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Dracaena trifasciata is a species of flowering plant in the family Asparagaceae, native to tropical West Africa from Nigeria east to the Congo. It is most commonly known as the snake plant, Saint George's sword, mother-in-law's tongue, and viper's bowstring hemp, among other names. [2] Until 2017, it was known under the synonym Sansevieria ...
The Fix: If your snake plant is infested with sap-sucking insects, treating it with a horticultural oil can protect future growth and prevent existing growth from getting worse, says Hancock ...
Good news: “Snake plants are fairly resistant to pests,” Margareta tells us, however they can occasionally fall victim to common household plant invaders like spider mites, gnats, and mealybugs.
[1] [2] [3] Common names for the 70 or so species formerly placed in the genus include mother-in-law's tongue, devil's tongue, jinn's tongue, bow string hemp, snake plant and snake tongue. [4] In the APG III classification system , Dracaena is placed in the family Asparagaceae , subfamily Nolinoideae (formerly the family Ruscaceae). [ 5 ]
When it’s time to water your snake plant, there is no special trick to follow. Simply pour water near the base of the plant, all around the pot, until water comes out the bottom. (Yes, the pot ...
Escape – a plant originally under cultivation that has become wild, a garden plant growing in natural areas. Evergreen – remaining green in the winter or during the normal dormancy period for other plants. Eupotamous – living in rivers and streams. Euryhaline – normally living in salt water but tolerant of variable salinity.
Dracaena angolensis (synonym Sansevieria cylindrica), [1] commonly known as African spear or the spear sansevieria, [3] is a succulent plant native to Angola in Southern Africa.For years, it was placed within the genus Sansevieria (snake-plants), a specific name which is still used synonymously by some; in the 21st century, Sansevieria became part of Dracaena (dragon-trees), after improved ...
Another method for watering snake plants is bottom watering, which experts prefer. For this, fill a tray with about an inch of water and place the pot with your snake plant on top of the dish.