![Snake Plant 8" - One old-school succulent enjoying a resurgence in popularity is Sansevieria, more commonly called snake plant because of its long, sinuous foliage. Not only is it one of the few succulents that doesn’t require a sunny windowsill to thrive, it’s also one of the best houseplants for improving indoor air quality. Where to plant: Almost anywhere that has some sort of light source. The room temperature should be between 65° to 80° F, since sansevierias are sensitive to cold temperatures. They can also be grown outdoors as potted plants or planted directly in the ground in warmer climates (Zones 9 to 11). Humidity: Usually not an issue. Can tolerate a wide range of humidity levels. Watering: Because Sansevieria is a succulent, its leaves are thick in order to store water, much like a cactus. Plants only need watering once every week or two, or whenever the soil feels dry. It’s always better to err on the dry side, since overwatering can lead to root rot. Pretty much the only thing you can do to kill a snake plant is to give it too much water. If the leaves begin to turn yellow or get soft and mushy at the base, that’s usually a sign of overwatering and poor soil drainage. Fertilizing: Although they’re fine with little or no fertilizer, they will be more robust if given an all-purpose houseplant fertilizer diluted to half the recommended rate. Do not fertilize in winter. **NOT PET SAFE](https://asset.bloomnation.com/c_pad,d_vendor:global:catalog:product:image.png,f_auto,fl_preserve_transparency,q_auto/v1736837029/vendor/8484/catalog/product/2/0/20220103101809_file_61d37621c773c_61d3769589432.jpg "Snake Plant 8"")
One old-school succulent enjoying a resurgence in popularity is Sansevieria, more commonly called snake plant because of its long, sinuous foliage. Not only is it one of the few succulents that doesn’t require a sunny windowsill to thrive, it’s also one of the best houseplants for improving indoor air quality.
Where to plant:
Almost anywhere that has some sort of light source. The room temperature should be between 65° to 80° F, since sansevierias are sensitive to cold temperatures. They can also be grown outdoors as potted plants or planted directly in the ground in warmer climates (Zones 9 to 11).
Humidity:
Usually not an issue. Can tolerate a wide range of humidity levels.
Watering:
Because Sansevieria is a succulent, its leaves are thick in order to store water, much like a cactus. Plants only need watering once every week or two, or whenever the soil feels dry. It’s always better to err on the dry side, since overwatering can lead to root rot. Pretty much the only thing you can do to kill a snake plant is to give it too much water. If the leaves begin to turn yellow or get soft and mushy at the base, that’s usually a sign of overwatering and poor soil drainage.
Fertilizing:
Although they’re fine with little or no fertilizer, they will be more robust if given an all-purpose houseplant fertilizer diluted to half the recommended rate. Do not fertilize in winter.
**NOT PET SAFE
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