Whitney is a small sansevieria cultivar native to Africa with sword-like leaves that appear in rosettes. The leaves are dark green in colour with silvery speckles on the borders. It can reach a height of 6 inches, making it ideal for tabletops. This drought-resistant queen of air filtration requires very little maintenance and is ideal for frequent travellers.
Plant Care
Fertilizer/ feed for the plant: Feed your sansevieria a balanced houseplant fertiliser weekly from late spring through fall. During the winter, do not fertilise your plant.
Repotting : To give your sansevieria a fresh growth medium, repot it every 2 to 3 years. Leaf cuttings are the most convenient technique to propagate. After letting the leaves to callous for a day, cut tiny parts of them and either root them in water or plant them in soil.
Typical issues
1. What is causing my sansevieria to droop?
The major reason of your plant’s drooping is root rot.
2. What’s the deal with my sansevieria whitney not growing?
The most common reason for your Snake Plant not growing is root rot caused by overwatering. Cut any rotten roots and repot your plant in this scenario.
3. What is causing my plant to become yellow?
Sansevieria leaves become yellow for a variety of causes. Plant yellowing is caused by either overwatering or underwatering. Yellowing can also be caused by an excess of fertiliser or a lack of sunshine.
Design and Decoration
Light Requirements: Sansevierias require indirect and steady sunshine. This resilient plant can handle both low and high light levels. To protect your plants from burning, keep the sansevieria away from direct sunlight.
Locations: Sansevieris Whitney enjoys bright, indirect sunshine. Your plant will thrive in living rooms, bedrooms, shady patios, entrances, and office workstations.
Styling/decor tip : Sansevierias look great on their own or in groups with other foliage plants. Because of their air purifying properties, the silver margined rosetted leaves look lovely on side tables and make excellent accents to bedrooms. Plant them in monochromatic or metallic pots to enhance their eye-catching yet simple look.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do all sansevierias clean air?
Sansevierias are one of the best indoor air purifying plants. They absorb harmful chemicals from the surrounding air and clean it.
How often do I water my sansevierias?
Water your sansevierias every other week or when the soil completely dries out in between two watering cycles.
Are sansevierias safe for pets?
The sansevieria is mildly toxic to cats and dogs.
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