Michigan State University Extension
Ornamental Plants plus Version 2.0 - 00001320
01/01/98

Sanseveria--Snake Plant Type: house plant

Comments: Snake Plant is one of the most tolerant house     
plants.  It tolerates most light exposures but may need     
some shade from direct sun.  Use any well-drained potting   
soil and allow the plants to dry between watering,          
especially during the winter.  Ideal temperatures are 62    
to 65 degrees at night and up to 85 degrees during the      
day.  Repot in early summer if needed.                      

Propagation: Propagation is by division or leaf section     
cuttings.  When using leaf section cuttings, keep track of  
the upper end.  If planted upside down the cutting will     
not grow.  Plants produced from variegated cuttings will    
be green.                                                   

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