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snake plant family Mother in Law Plant ‘Sansevieria trifasciata’ Snake PlantIntroducing the Mother in law plant, known as Sansevieria trifasciata (syn. Dracaena trifasciata), a popular hardy houseplant that belongs to the Sansevieria snake plant genus. Native to West Africa, the Sansevieria trifasciata has several other names such as the mother in law tongue plant, Viper's Bowstring Hemp, Saint George's Sword, and Devil's Tongue. These names often refer to the long, sword like leaves that resemble the sharp tongue of a snake.

Introducing the Mother-in-law plant, known as Sansevieria trifasciata (syn. Dracaena trifasciata), a popular hardy houseplant that belongs to the Sansevieria snake plant genus. 

Native to West Africa, the Sansevieria trifasciata has several other names such as the mother-in-law tongue plant, Viper's Bowstring Hemp, Saint George's Sword, and Devil's Tongue. These names often refer to the long, sword-like leaves that resemble the sharp tongue of a snake. This attractive, low-maintenance houseplant can tolerate drought and low light, making it an excellent choice for offices. 

Like other snake plants, these Sansevieria trifasciata mother-in-law tongue plants are known for their tall, upright leaves that grow in a rosette pattern.

These thick and fleshy dark green leaves have variegated patterns of light gray-green.

The leaves can grow up to 12 feet tall in their native habitat, but when grown indoors, they can grow as tall as 2 feet, adding a dramatic touch to any space.  

The mother-in-law tongue flowers are greenish-white and appear on long stalks that rise above the leaves from spring to summer. These Night-blooming snake plant flowers are fragrant and have a lily-like appearance. However, it's important to note that snake plant blooming is relatively rare indoors, and most Snake plant varieties are appreciated for their attractive leaves rather than their blooms. 

Mother in Law Plant Key Features & Benefits

  1. NASA identified the Mother-in-Law Plant as a top air-purifying plant, effective at removing toxins like formaldehyde and toluene.
  2. Its waxy, upright leaves help reduce water loss, making it highly drought-tolerant.
  3. It is considered a symbol of good luck and protection in various cultures, often placed indoors for positive energy.
  4. The Mother-in-law snake plant filters indoor air, supports better mental health, and may reduce allergies, with a lifespan of 5–25 years.
  5. The snake plant releases oxygen at night, making it a great plant for improving bedroom air quality while you sleep.

The Dracaena trifasciata is an excellent beginner plant because of its adaptability to various growing conditions and its easy-to-grow nature, making it a decorative addition indoors.

Other popular snake plants are: the variegated snake plant with yellow variegated edges, the Zeylanica snake plant, the Bird's nest snake plant, and the Cylindrical snake plant. 

When and How to Water Your Snake Plant 

The mother-in-law's tongue plant is known for its ability to tolerate drought and is relatively low maintenance when it comes to watering. In general, it's best to allow the soil to dry out between waterings to avoid overwatering, which can lead to root rot. Your Snake plant prefers watering once every 2-3 weeks in the growing season and once every 4-6 weeks in the dormant season.

In the spring and summer, during the growing season, you can water your mother-in-law plant about once every 2-3 weeks. Be sure to thoroughly saturate the soil, allowing the water to drain out of the bottom of the pot to prevent waterlogged roots. 

In the winter months, when the plant is in a dormant phase, you can reduce watering frequency to once every 4-6 weeks. This allows your mother-in-law's snake plant to rest and prevents overwatering during its slower growth period. 

You can check the moisture level of the soil by sticking your finger about an inch or two into the soil. If it feels dry at that depth, it's a good indication that it's time to water. However, if the soil still feels slightly moist, it's best to wait a bit longer before watering. 

Light Requirements - Where to Place Your Mother-in-Law Plant 

When growing indoors, your snake plants will thrive and grow best in bright, indirect light for 4-6 hours a day.

Placing your Snake plants near a window where they can receive filtered sunlight throughout the day is ideal.

However, they can also tolerate artificial light, making them suitable for offices or rooms with limited natural light. 

When growing outdoors, the Snake plants Sansevieria, prefers bright, indirect light for at least 4-6 hours a day. They can tolerate some direct sunlight, but it's best to provide them with some shade during the hottest parts of the day, especially in regions with intense sunlight. Partial shade or filtered sunlight is generally ideal for outdoor Sensevieria trifasciata Snake plants. 

Optimal Soil & Fertilizer Needs 

The Sansevieria trifasciata favors very airy, sandy potting soil that drains well and should be fertilized once a year in spring. Planting them in ordinary soil will result in compacted roots, stunted growth, and most likely root rot. Instead, make or buy a well-drained cactus potting mix, or ideally use our specialized succulent potting mix that contains 5 natural substrates and mycorrhizae to promote the development of a strong root system that helps your Snake plants to thrive. 

As for fertilizer, the mother-in-law’s tongue plants are not heavy feeders; you can apply a diluted, balanced NPK (5-10-5) liquid fertilizer once a year during the growing season, which is typically spring. It's best to use a general-purpose houseplant fertilizer and dilute it to half the recommended strength.

Remember, it's important not to over-fertilize your Sansevieria Snake plant, as this can lead to the build-up of salt in the soil. This can cause damage to the roots and negatively impact the overall health of the plant. So, when in doubt, it's better to err on the side of caution and fertilize sparingly. 

Hardiness Zones & More 

In the United States, this is mostly an indoor plant, but if you live in southern Florida or Hawaii, then you can cultivate it outdoors in USDA zones 9-11.

In colder zones, the succulent plant Snake Sansevieria can still be grown, but it will need to be grown indoors or in a greenhouse during the winter months to protect it from freezing temperatures. 

While household humidity is generally good enough, these large snake plants will do even better with some extra moisture in the air. Please set up a humidifier nearby or grow them in naturally humid rooms like your bathroom or kitchen. 

How to Best Grow Snake Plant Indoors

When grown indoors, these adorable mother-in-law tongue plants thrive in warm and humid conditions, making them perfect for cozy indoor spaces. With temperatures between 60°F and 75°F, this lovable Dracaena trifasciata is sure to feel right at home. Just make sure not to let them get too chilly - anything below 50°F could spell disaster for your lovey-dovey snake plants.

Wildlife - Snake Plant Attracts the Following Friendly Pollinators

The Mother-in-law's Snake plant is a popular houseplant that is known to attract friendly pollinators such as bees, hummingbirds, and butterflies. These pollinators are drawn to the plant's unique flowers, which emit a sweet scent and provide a source of nectar. By welcoming these beneficial insects into your home or garden, you can help support local ecosystems and promote biodiversity.

Butterflies
Bees
Hummingbirds
Lady Bugs
Multi Pollinators
Other Birds

According to ASPCA, the mother-in-law plant is mildly toxic if ingested, primarily due to the presence of saponins. These compounds can cause gastrointestinal distress in both humans and animals, with symptoms like nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. However, it is safe to touch and handle, making it a popular choice for indoor plants in homes with pets or children.

How to Propagate Your Mother-in-Law's Plant

For mother-in-law snake plant propagation, you can do this easily by offsets and leaf cuttings. When the plants grow at least four inches tall, divide or take cuttings of the healthy leaves to propagate your snake plant in the spring or summer. New shoots can also be potted on their own.

Repotting a snake plant is crucial for its care, recommended every three to five years. It's important to notice roots growing out of the pot's holes, water draining too quickly, roots filling the container, stunted growth, and a dull appearance.

Key Takeaways

  1. The Sansevieria trifasciata is commonly called the “Snake Plant” due to its long, upright leaves with wavy, green banding that resembles snake skin.
  2. This plant was featured in NASA’s Clean Air Study, which found it effective at filtering indoor air pollutants like formaldehyde, benzene, and trichloroethylene.
  3. It is considered a symbol of good luck and positive energy in Feng Shui, often placed near entrances or workspaces to promote protection and prosperity.
  4. The plant is extremely drought-tolerant, storing water in its thick, upright leaves and thriving with very little attention.
  5. This mother-in-law snake plant is one of the easiest houseplants to grow, making it a favorite for beginners and those with busy lifestyles.

Final Thoughts

Overall, the Snake plant or Mother-in-law plant (Dracaena trifasciata) is a low-maintenance houseplant that thrives in a variety of conditions. It is native to West Africa and is well-known for its ability to tolerate neglect and survive in low-light environments. This mother-in-law plant has long, sword-shaped leaves that are typically dark green with light green horizontal stripes, giving it a unique and striking appearance. In terms of snake plant care, it prefers a well-drained potting mix with terra cotta pots and only needs to be watered sparingly, as overwatering can lead to root rot. Additionally, it can tolerate a warm indoor temperature between 60-75 degrees Fahrenheit and does not require frequent fertilization.

Whether you're a beginner or an experienced plant lover, the Dracaena trifasciata Snake plant for sale is a fantastic choice that will bring beauty and freshness to your home or office.

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Ioana
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★★★★★ 5
Brilliant, Visceral Portrayal of the Eastern-Block Landscape and Imagination
Wow-just WOW! Bulgakov simply blew me away with his dark & very eastern-block humor, twisted ironies, brilliant metaphors, infinite layers of meaning, his surrealist aesthetic and refusal to follow any "rules" of any particular genre. Within a few chapters, this book quickly moved up to my #1 Most Brilliant Books Ever Written list, and after the last pages, I have a feeling it will stay here for a long time (perhaps until I take up Gogol, or so I am told). There are many layers to this novel, a plethora of imagery, metaphors, and references that have been studied in hundreds of scholarly articles and tens of thousands of journalistic/reviewer articles, so I will not attempt to gloss superficially over any themes. Rather I will focus on the ironic humor, which touched me most profoundly, as a person born and raised under Ceausescu's regime (Romania). Ironic, tragic, dark and depressing humor was central to Eastern European resistance to communism, and served a healing as well as communal/relational function. Even today, visiting Bucharest, the dark humor remains, and is spoken, without reservation, between strangers at bus stations, intimate family members, colleagues at the office, etc--it is a key thread of our identity and how we relate to and understand the world. I have never ready any work that captures this humor better than Bulgakov. A process that is emphasized in the literature on communism is the development of a duality of psychic space, a mode of schizophrenic resistance. To many who sought refuge in books and humor, this fragmentation transformed into a positive experience: a honed, rich duality was a sign of strength, showing how one could successfully detach herself from the absence of things and to fill space with meaning in spite of adversity. These processes were transmitted historically, and taught one how to survive without alienating oneself psychologically. Andrei Pleşu remembers humor about lack as a "prop of survival". Oana-Maria Hock remembers the theatre as providing a "surrogate toughness", a form of resistance in the face of material insecurity. In a place in which material necessities were difficult to come by, disassociation, particularly through artistic release, served to create spaces of plenty. Even though this work may be read by any audience, and though most find it brilliant, it particularly speaks to those who have lived through the horrors of Eastern-block communism and its historical particularities in this region; the humor especially is not only deeply ironic and depressing, but also is born of an experience difficult to describe if one has not lived it: the reference, for example, to "second-grade-fresh" fish. It may seem superficially funny to anyone who has not experienced rationing as a way of life, but the phrase has many layers of meaning: first, as a reference to the rationing process/how hard it was to find food, second as a reference to the Eastern-block communist way of meticulously categorizing all things (such as different grades of products, of which "first grade" was of course never available to the non-connected citizen), third as reflection of how people in this region relied on deeply disturbing humor to pacify, at least temporarily, their disquietude, fourth, illustrating the peculiarities of communication during this time (when everything had at least a double meaning, under the politically correct and allowed language), and fifth, it brings back the embodied feeling itself of how one used to imagine the world before 1989--it is absolutely *visceral*, because this is EXACTLY how people talked. Everything was a private joke--and every comment was either ironic or meant something other than what it actually said. Another example: in the Epilogue, when Bulgakov takes on the narrator role and tells us what happened after the Devil left Moscow, he first mentions the plight of black cats: "A hundred or so of these peaceful animals... were shot or otherwise destroyed in various parts of the country"... The ridiculousness of his concern for the cats considering circumstances is another perfect example of the twisted humor used during this period as a means of resistance. Further, Bulgakov continues his story, citizens were goaded into public vigilantism of capturing black cats and reporting with them to police stations; there is even a story of a woman who comes to a station to vouch for the "character" of her cat. Clearly, this is not a story about cats, but a reference to the Secret Police, the dreaded disappearances, and the ways in which regular citizens were complicit in the process--yet at the same time, it is also a story about how Eastern block policies/dictators actually did value "cats"/animals above people (not to mention that people were treated AS animals, another double meaning). In an even darker twist, after several pages, Bulgakov moves on from the cat stories: "Besides the cats, there were a few people who suffered some minor unpleasantness. Several arrests were made... A lot of other things happened, but one can't remember everything." And with this poignant reference to the communist culture of "forgetting" (scrubbed history books, banned authors, emphasis on the present and future at the expense of the past incarnated in communist policies, purging of national archives, etc) Bulgakov ends by reminding us of the dark and tragic experience of Eastern-Block communism.
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Blake Ray
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★★★★★ 5
Outstanding edition of important and thrilling novel
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This review is for the novel "The Master and Margarita" in the Kindle edition translated by Diana Burgin and Katherine Tiernan O'Connor. I just finished reading this novel for the third time. Ages ago I read it for a college 20th Century Russian Literature class in the Mirra Ginsburg translation, and loved it so much that as soon as I finished it I started over at the beginning without even getting up from my chair to read it a second time. Somehow this edition got lost; probably I loaned it to a friend and never got it back. In subsequent years I tried to read it again, in the P&V translation and in another that is no longer available, but I just couldn't make any headway, and abandoned these after two chapters. I have not sat down to compare line by line this translation with a Russian version, which I also have, but the translation in the version under discussion seems to me to be stellar. It read smoothly and vividly, and captured the movement and extravagant energy of the original. This is a tough novel to translate since the writing style changes drastically in some chapters. Tone and topic are intimately intertwined, and the stylistic virtuosity of Bulgakov is one of the book's primary charms. (Read it and you will find out why.) This edition also has extensive notes at the end, general guidance for making sense of references and allusions, and these are very helpful and beautifully written by Ellendea Proffer. These notes are followed by an outstanding essay on the novel, as well as a brief biographical sketch of the author, and these are likewise very helpful, thoughtful, well-written and not overly long. (These are also by Ellendea Proffer. She really hits a home run with her essay, in my humble opinion.) I am hooked now, and am sure I will be returning to this novel many times. Although I enjoyed immensely my first two readings of this novel, I feel now that three readings is not enough to grasp it. I will have to go back to it, but it's worth it! This is a novel for those who can keep an open mind and who are not bothered by satire or surrealist elements, and who can accept puzzling ambiguities and deep philosophical and moral questions for which there are no easy answers. I am so glad I decided to take a chance on this wonderful translation.
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D. Mikels
West Palm Beach, US
★★★★★ 3
"The devil knows why. . ."
I have mentioned before in a distant review of the past that each book has a "moment of truth," that shimmering macrosecond where the reader either becomes hooked (and therefore can't wait to finish the work), or disappointed (whereby the book is either put aside, or finished grudgingly). For me, alas, Bulgakov's THE MASTER AND MARGARITA evoked the latter, although I finished the book and readily appreciated the author's rather fantastic and satirical story of Satan and his pesky retinue wreaking havoc in 1930s Moscow. That Mikhail Bulgakov is an exceptional writer is a given; if only I was fluid in Russian where I could read his words as written I would no doubt be even more impressed with his prose and style. This Vintage Press edition (translated by Diana Burgin and Katherine Tiernan O'Connor) certainly pays homage to this classic with a meticulous eye for detail, followed by notes on each chapter that I found to be invaluable. So then, what's the problem? Well, I enjoy humor and satire as much as the next guy (I suppose), but a story depicting Satan as some sort of instrument of salvation--an instrument in alliance with Yeshua--for the book's two protagonists was just. . .too much. The Master, a writer who cannot endure the pain of rejection, is one-dimensional and sullen, while Margarita, his love, becomes a willing pawn of the devil. And the story blithely suggests that death through its mortal release is preferable to life (which is understandable, given Bulgakov's failing health as he finished the book). The fantastic notion of the story--of illusion, madness, a huge talking cat, flying through the air, and a Satanic ball--is a clever device, but eventually it wears thin. As a playwright, Bulgakov uses an abundance of theater officers, bureaucrats, and authors as unhappy victims of Satan's antics (no doubt the author was settling countless scores); unfortunately, the names of these characters are in Russian, and many of the names vary by a vowel or a letter, making it very difficult for the reader to keep track of "who's who." And the parallel story of Pontius Pilate and the crucifixion--told from a political, not spiritual, perspective--was interesting, yet bizarre. In fact, "bizarre" is a good word to describe THE MASTER AND MARGARITA in its entirety; it's an interesting, fantastic, metaphysical tale, yet requires too much suspension of disbelief. --D. Mikels
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Dr. Mike
Port Orchard, US
★★★★★ 5
If you read rarely, or all the time, don't miss this! (It's easy to do)
This is simply one of the best works of literature, allegory, and even poetry, ever put together. It took decades for Mikhail Bulgakov to write this actually, and over the past century, his Faustian flavored tale about the nature of people and the power religion vs. the state vs. the devil knows.... has become a cult classic in Russia. Note that this is pure Bulgakov (as author) and this listing names one of the 2 wonderful translators who collaborated on getting the flavor of the language just right. They make it clear that this was a total collaboration of expert translators. At the end they offer additional notes about some of the details and finer points of history or the Russian language. There are also some additional passages included for the first time, which the earlier translation omitted. I read this when it was first translated (80s?) and a college friend who had escaped from Communism insisted I read this. It was great then, as literature, human drama, and superb writing. Bulgakov amassed a huge following once his work was actually published, after his death. Some of his work is only now being published and read. I recently found myself in front of Flat #50, near Patriarchs Ponds (Moscow), the setting where the first part of this addictive novel begins. Berlioz (in the guise of literary czar, not the famous composer) is arguing with a poet about the existence of G-d when interrupted by, who the devil knows, but soon it is clear that literary and bureaucratic Moscow have become friends to the devil. Mr. Woland and his interesting entourage are about to put on a show at the theater, promising to be magical. Great book. Like other great Russian *stories*, this captures human nature, anguish, curiosity and the variations in the rules of right/wrong, possible/impossible. It's quite a ride through the supernatural as well as theological and even medical., If you immerse yourself in it, you'll see many foreshadows of Harry Potter magic. Serious must read, for the adventure, mystery, the Faustian morality play, which takes pokes at both religion and "civil" humankind. A#1 recommend - and it may help to understand Russian (and human) psychology, and how we use words to invent smoke, mirrors, and fables which mirror life and death and love.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 16, 2014
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C. Collins
Bozeman, US
★★★★★ 5
A masterpiece at several levels
This amazing book can be interpreted at several levels or just read for the sheer enjoyment of the bazaar antics of all the characters. I found it to be full of profound concepts wrapped in a chaotic and fantastic romp of a good story. First, I thought the story was a tale of revenge. Bulgakov was highly discriminated against and his work suppressed throughout his career and life. A genius' work is smothered by Soviet brainless censors while a literaray elite develops composed of talentless writers and editors who only push the Communist Party line. Bulgakov has these nit-wits become the play-toys of the Devil in a story of hilarious dark comedy. Bulgakov never got revenge against the system that impoverished him until after his death when readers laugh at the incredible uncomfortable situations the Devil creates for the Moscow talentless literary elite. Second, the tale is a satiric critique of the Soviet system under Stalin. Many Soviet methods of social control, such as apartment assignments by the state, set the stage for wild adventures for Soviet citizens caught in this overly centralized society. The chapter on the Soviet authorities trying to take over the apartment of the be-headed editor from the Devil and his assistants is some of the most clever satire ever written. The magic shows performed by the Devil in a state-owned theater was a perfect commentary on the weaknesses of the Soviet system. Third, the novel is a superb essay on the killing of God as a political act. The Devil is delighted to come to the Soviet Union where belief in God is under attack and atheists rise to positions of power and status. The Soviets tried to kill God to better control their citizens. The genius of this book is that Bulgakov tells us the tale of Pontius Pilot and the High Priest of Jerusalem playing a careful came of strategy with the life of Jesus Christ. Both men had reasons to kill Jesus so that they could both maintain political power. But these two men are wise and they wish for the other party to take the blame for the crucifiction. Since Jewish law did not allow for the death penalty, the High Priest must manipulate Pilot to give the orders. However Pilot uses spys and murderers to cast blame back on the Jewish leadership by murdering Judas and throwing thirty silver pieces into the home of the High Priest. God must always be killed/maimed/distorted for a totalitarian government to maintain control. Suppression of God doesn't simultaneously suppress the Devil. Fourth, the events related in the story are extremely fun to read. The encounter with the Devil in the public park, the scenes in the dead editor's apartment, the magic show, the insane assylum, the Devil's ball, the flashbacks to Jerusalem, all will stick in your mind for days after you finish the book. This novel was finally released after Bulgakov had been dead for 30 years. The Devil in the story predicts this future when he says: "Manuscripts don't burn."
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Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2005

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