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Sansevieria or (san-se-vi-ah) in the Lily family, also known as one of the world’s most popular plants. 

On the basis of molecular phylogenetic studies, Sansevieria has been included in the genus Dracaena….

….which is native to tropical Africa in particular, Madagascar, and southern Asia. 

The 70 or so species formerly placed in the genus have been known by many common names including….

…mother-in-law’s tongue, devil’s tongue, jinn’s tongue, bow string hemp, snake plant, and snake tongue. 

According to the APG III classification system, Dracaena is a member of the family Asparagaceae….

…subfamily Nolinoideae (formerly the family Ruscaceae).

It has also been placed in the family Dracaenaceae.

With its durability, the Sansevieria makes an excellent choice for apartment dwellers…

…who typically have difficulty with houseplants due to limited lighting.

They should take a good look at snake plants. 

As the most tolerant of all decorative plants, Sansevieria can survive the harshest growing conditions….

….abuse and neglect.  Simply put, sansevieria is a tough houseplant to kill.

Snake plants are versatile, classic houseplants with sword-like foliage. 

The great thing about this plant is that it’s a great plant for forgetful gardeners…

…and it’s an excellent air purifier plant for indoor environments.

Despite being a resilient succulent that can grow from 6 inches to several feet….

….snake plants have a number of health benefits.

Household plants are often strategically placed for decoration and to maintain good feng shui.

But did you know that some of these same plants also have some health benefits? 

You might be surprised to learn that snake plants bring both health benefits and beauty to your home.

Keep reading to discover the snake plant’s benefits, how to care for one, and how to keep it alive.

Here’s the story of Johnson about his experience dealing with brown spot on his snake plant recently.

Let us about Johnson’s story

I sighed as I looked at the brown spot on my snake plant.

My green thumb had apparently failed me this time around; usually, when I take care of plants, they thrive beautifully.

But for some reason, this one brown spot was refusing to go away and it didn’t matter what I did.

Worried that it would spread and kill the whole thing…

…I decided there must be something wrong with the soil or something.

So tomorrow morning before work, I’ll head over to Home Depot…

…to pick up a new bag of potting soil and see if that makes any differences.

Brown spot on snake plants may occur due to fungal diseases, insect infestation or too much fertilizer application. Fungal infestation is the most common cause of brown spot on snake plant leaves. In addition, cold stress, excess sunlight exposure, improper watering can cause this problem.

Arifur,  Agriculture from Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University

Here’s the interesting part…

The snake plant is native to Africa’s tropical western region…

…from Nigeria to Congo, where she goes by the scientific name Sansevieria trifasciata:

However, she goes by a variety of other names.  She is most recognized as “snake plant,” or “mother-in-law’s tongue”.

Because of the shape and the sharpness of her leaves.

In Brazil, they call her “Espada de São Jorge” because she is associated with the sword of Saint George…

…and in Japan, they call her “Tiger’s tail”. Like all famous people, the snake plant suffered criticism.

She was associated with bad luck. This is just a rumor. 

In fact, the plant was cherished in ancient times and was believed to bring good luck in several countries. 

In China, people who possessed this plant were subject to receiving eight virtue gifts from the Eight Gods:

which includes prosperity, beauty, long life, intelligence, health, art, strength, and poetry. 

This plant will attract positive energy and good luck to your home…

…giving you a feeling of well-being and a feeling of security.

Here’s the good one things

When it comes to light requirements, snake plants don’t have any particular preferences.

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Bright indirect light is ideal, but they also thrive in low light and direct sunlight.

You should water your snake plant once every ten days to two weeks, or when the top soil becomes completely dry.

Avoid overwatering. Be careful not to wet your snake plant’s leaves with water.

A watering can with a long spout can help you water precisely.

Although Snake Plants generally grow not more than four or five feet tall, they are generally slow-growing.

Next one!

Your snake plant can have brown spot due to multiple reasons.

Either unsuitable watering or fungal issues, it all comes down to inadequate treatment.

And this can lead to our precious greenery succumbing to entirely avoidable issues.

If you are noticing dry, brown spot on your Snake Plant, it is most likely caused by infrequent or sporadic watering.

Though the Snake Plant can withstand long periods of drought, it still enjoys a regular watering routine!

Thats true that this plant did not need regular watering, but it did not mean it’s can survive without any water at all.

Brown leaves from over-watering or underwatering caused by inconsistent watering include browning spots and brown spot.

Overwatering is one of the most common causes of rotten roots and plant decay when taking care of snake plants.

When you identify snake plant root rot early, you can transplant it. Here are the things you can do:

Perlite, peat moss, and coarse sand can be used to replace the soil, following the instructions on the plant package.

Simply cut the rotten ends of your leaves but try to save as many healthy leaves as you can.

Cut the leaves around the new soil and gently press it into the new soil. Provide ample bright yet indirect sunlight. Keep the soil moist but not wet.

This species of plant is also prone to underwatering because of its known water conservation properties, almost similar to cacti.

When underwatered, snake plants can get extremely dehydrated and show symptoms like the browning of leaves. If you have underwatered your snake plant, this article covers all you need to know.

Watering snake plants properly is as straightforward as having a routine and monitoring them to see if they need watering or have any other issues emerge.

It is crucial not to water the leaves and water only the soil when watering your snake plant.

Spilling water on snake plant leaves makes them more vulnerable to fungal infection.

And fungal infection is the main reason for brown spots on the snake plants.

Plants that need watering very frequently such as snake plants are very sensitive to the kind of water you use.

Drinking tap water is known to be chlorinated, which means it is safe for human consumption.

Chlorine accumulation in the soil can adversely affect nutrient availability in snake plants. Snake plants exhibit signs of stress as a result of reactivity to this chemical.

Having potassium (K) deficiency can cause brown spots on your snake plant. Therefore, use filtered or chlorine-free water with your snake plant.

It is most commonly fixed by filtering the water with any regular water filtration system.

You can also leave the water you intend to use to water your plant out in sunlight for a day before using it.

Sunlight is very effective in eliminating chlorine. Because the sun can break down 90 percent of chlorine within two hours

Last but not least!

Snake plants thrive without excessive sunlight. That’s another reason why they’re one of the best indoor plants.

You may observe brown spots on the foliage of your snake plant if it is getting excessive sunlight.

When this happens, your snake plant absorbs excess energy it can’t handle, thus harming the leaves tissues and causing brown spots symptoms.

If your snake plant is not used to a certain degree of light exposure, make sure to gradually adjust the light and heat levels to make it easier for your plant to adapt.

So keep your snake plant out of direct sunlight because it thrives in indirect light without any issues.

It is always best to find out what lighting conditions work best for the snake plant in order to prevent brown spots on the leaves.

See having Snake plant is good choice for you to have! It’s cool, its famous, it’s easy to have and care!

What else dp you need? In this pandemic time like this, is a good choice for you to have an new activity…

…and having snake plant is a good choice for you to have!

Last thing for sure. This plant need to be care carefully, remember plant need the “love” too.

Alright that’s all for today! Do you have any questions about all of this?

Or do you want to add some method to get rid brown spot in Snake Plant?

Let me know your recommendation from the comment below.

I hope you can now take care your snake carefully and grow it big!

Thanks for reading this article! Bye!

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