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The Benefits of Sansevieria Moonshine Snake Plant
Sansevieria moonshine snake plant is a hardy houseplant, ideal for beginners. The succulent needs little care to thrive indoors and even seems to thrive on neglect. So, if you want a houseplant that is easy to care for, the moonshine snake plant is an excellent choice.
There are more benefits of the moonshine plant than low maintenance. According to a NASA studie, the snake plant is an air-purifier. Scientists found that sansevieria plants help filter harmful toxins from the air, such as trichloroethylene (TCE), benzene, xylene, and formaldehyde.
Moonshine Snake Plant Light Conditions
Sansevieria moonshine performs optimally when placed in moderately bright, indirect sunlight. It can nonetheless tolerate full sun, albeit with some caution. This resilient species also tolerates low-light environments, although the foliage might experience a dulling in hue.
Ideally, the moonshine snake plant benefits from a few hours of light every day. Bright light encourages fast growth,
How to Care for Sansevieria Moonshine
To care for the sansevieria moonshine, grow the snake plant in indirect light and well-drained, aerated potting soil. Water the moonshine plant when the soil dries to prevent root rot. Snake plants thrive in temperature between 55°F and 85°F (13°C – 29°C) and average humidity. Fertilizing is rarely necessary.
What is Sansevieria Moonshine?
The new botanical name of Moonshine snake plant is Dracaena trifasciata, however its previous name – Sansevieria trifasciata – is better known
Sansevieria Moonshine has the botanical name Sansevieria trifasciata— commonly called snake plant. It’s an evergreen.
Light silver-green pointed leaves and a narrow dark green margin identify the moonshine snake plant. The upright sansevieria broad leaves grow up to 2 ft. (60 cm) tall and 3” to 4” (7.5 – 10 cm) wide.
Sansevieria Moonshine Care Guide
Moonshine Snake Plant Light Conditions
Sansevieria moonshine grows best in indirect moderate to bright sunlight. The versatile snake plant can grow well in full sun if it’s not too harsh. However, this succulent plant survives in low-light conditions. But you may find that the leaves lose their color in the dark.
Ideally, the moonshine snake plant benefits from a few hours of light every day. Bright light encourages fast growth, and the plant will produce new leaves.
How to Water Moonshine Snake Plants
Water a sansevieria moonshine as often as the potting soil dries out. Only water the snake plant when the top 2” (5 cm) of soil is dry. Then, drench the soil until it drains from the bottom. The next time you need to water the succulent is when the soil is partially dry.
In warm weather, you may have to water the succulent every week or so. But in winter, it may only be necessary to water a moonshine plant every few weeks. Before you water, always check the top layer of potting soil for moisture. If you detect any dampness, hold off watering until it’s dry.
Here are some handy watering tips for caring for a sansevieria moonshine:
- Use water at room temperature to water snake plants to avoid shocking the roots.
- The “drench and dry” method is best for succulents to prevent root rot.
- Sansevieria plants growing in terracotta pots need watering more frequently than those in plastic pots.
- Avoid getting water on the leaves, ensuring that water doesn’t collect in the area between the leaves.
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