What is Sansevieria?
plants in the genus Sansevieria grow in shrub clusters with wide -shaped strap. They were also called the father-in-law's tongue, the devilish tongue, Jinn's tongue and the snake plant, the Sansevieria plants have varied green and green-yellow leaves, making them an attractive choice for many hobby gardeners. About 70 species are included in the family.
The appearance of each plant is slightly different and, when choosing the right plant for its household, it provides enthusiastic snake plants of different options. When they are comfortable in their environment, all plants produce greenish white flowers that grow on long stems called Racems. Sansevieria plants produce red or orange berries after flowering.
These ornamental plants can grow up to 7 feet (2,133 meters). Sansevieria plants thrive in well -drained soil and prefer full indirect sun, but they can adapt to the toleration of a shadow. While the snake plants tolerate and occasionally thrive on neglect, they are susceptible to the root drivingrun when they are overloaded. Let the soil dry slightly between burning can fight this problem.
Permanent in the habits of Sansevieria are considered evergreen in their native tropical climate. While the snake plants act as perennials when they are grown in tropical or subtropical climate throughout the year, snake plants disappear as an annual if they stay outside in cold weather. Temperatures below 50 degrees Fahrenheit (10 degrees Celsius) damage most of the snake plants.
In addition to their use as decorative plants, the father -in -law plants also have practical use around the world, not all that are supported by popular scientific thinking. In Africa, these plants are used for the fiber. Some folk remedies recommend Sansevieria SAP as antiseptic. Traditional medicine advises the use of snake leaves for bandages. Asian art Feng Shui recommends these novati bayersinheritance or exhaustive emotions and energy.
The mother's tongue in the father -in -law has scientifically proven benefits for health. The devil's language was named in a study conducted by the National Air and Space Administration (NASA) as one of the best plants that faced air pollution. As a plant cleaning plant, it is known that Sansevieria reduces the concentration of chemicals of benzene and formaldehyde in the interior.
Not all attributes of this plant are positive. Jinn's language is considered toxic by ingestion. People only experience mild salivation. Animals, including dogs and cats, experience nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. It is also possible to irritate the skin from the sap. The person should seek professional medical attention if he, his child or his pet enjoys any part of the race on the tongue of the father -in -law.