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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 ...
According to feng shui, because the leaves of sansevierias grow upwards, the plants can be used for feng shui purposes. [22] [23] Some believe that having sansevierias near children helps reduce coarseness, although care must be taken to ensure the child cannot reach the plant's poisonous leaves. [24]
"Temperatures below 50 degrees Fahrenheit will make the leaves fall over and eventually kill the snake plant," says Langelo. "Placing the snake plant away from doors or cold drafts in the winter ...
The plant is poisonous, containing cardiostimulant compounds such as adonidin and aconitic acid. [42] Aesculus hippocastanum: horse-chestnut, buckeye, conker tree Sapindaceae: All parts of the raw plant are poisonous due to saponins and glycosides such as aesculin, causing nausea, muscle twitches, and sometimes paralysis. [43] Agave spp.
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.
Snakeplant or snake plant may refer to: Dracaena trifasciata, synonym Sansevieria trifasciata, also called mother-in-law's tongue; Nassauvia serpens; Turbina corymbosa
An overwatered snake plant typically has yellow leaves that are soft and squishy. "Feel the potting mix; overwatered mix will likely feel moist or wet," says Langelo. "As roots suffocate and die ...
Rhinacanthus nasutus, commonly known as snake jasmine, [2] is a plant native to tropical Asia and the western Indian Ocean. It is a slender, erect, branched, somewhat hairy shrub 1–2 m in height. The leaves are oblong, 4–10 cm in length, and narrowed and pointed at both ends.