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Sansevieria is one of the most popular and easiest to grow potted plants.We are all familiar with its long, saber-shaped leaves, but only the truly lucky know what it looks and smells like when it blooms.It is an experience worth having at least once in a lifetime.What can be done to make the sansevieria bloom? There are several ways..
Sansevieria or mother-in-law’s tongue is a very striking and popular plant that belongs to the group of succulents.This means that it has the ability to store water and nutrients in its leaves, so it is recommended even for beginning growers.There are dozens of species of this plant in the world, but the most common ones in most homes are sansevieria trojpasa and sansevieria cylindrica.The variety kirkii is also quite popular.
A characteristic feature of sansevieria is its very striking, long leaves that resemble swords – because of them, some people also call this plant ‘sabre’.Sansevieria is also known for blooming beautifully, although this is very rare in home conditions.What can be done to make the sansevieria bloom and enchant us with its jasmine-sweet scent?
What to do to make sansevieria bloom? Only the lucky ones will succeed
Sansevieria is an undemanding plant that grows even in poor soil, in partial shade and tolerates long periods of drought well. However, she does not like the harsh rays of the sun, which have an adverse effect on her leaves, although she appreciates warm rooms and diffused light.
Only some types of sansevieria thrive in the home environment:
For sansevieria to bloom, you need to create suitable conditions for it. But let’s start by saying that this will only be possible with adults, more than two-year-old plants and it will happen once a year, in late spring or early summer. Interestingly, the plant will flower when you stress it a bit.A dried out sansevieria will perceive a lack of water as a mortal threat and release flowers to reproduce. For example, a cramped flower pot – the plant blooms more often when it lacks space. To encourage sansevieria to bloom:
How does sansevieria bloom? It’s a real phenomenon!
Many people dream of seeing at least once blooming sansevieria, and there is no exaggeration – it’s a real phenomenon worth waiting for. The whole process begins with the appearance of a long stem between the leaves, covered with small buds. The stem can reach a height of up to one meter and almost always grows above the leaves of the plant. Small oily drops appear between the buds that look like thick dew, and in time white, pinkish, cream or greenish flowers grow between them – it all depends on the variety of the plant..
Sansevieria flowers are collected in inflorescences that cover up to 2/3 of the stem.They resemble hyacinths in appearance, but are softer and more feathery.The interesting thing is that they are closed during the day and open at night, attracting with their beautiful, sweet smell. It resembles the smell of jasmine or vanilla, it is very intense and quite original, and attracts moths only in natural conditions.Flowering plants in the house are quite rare – people who can do it are therefore the real chosen ones.
Sansevieria flowers last approximately two to three weeks.After flowering, the stem should be removed and the plant should not be transplanted under any circumstances. After all, the whole process was very exhausting for the plant and now it deserves a well-deserved rest.
