Watering, temperature, and climate are all factors that influence plant survival.
Moonshine plants, though, are tough and sturdy enough to survive wherever they are. If you have trouble keeping your plants alive, this plant is excellent for you.
Sansevieria Moonshine Care and Growing Guide
Lighting
Light that is bright yet indirect is best for moonshine plants. For a while, it can also survive in low light and direct sunlight, but it’s not ideal if you want it to grow and maintain its vibrant green color.
Watering
This plant doesn’t require much water to stay healthy. Before you water it again, make sure the soil you’re placing the plant into has dried out. Don’t let the leaves get wet. If the leaves are starting to droop in the winter, you should only water the plant.
Climate
A humid climate or wet leaves do not suit the Sansevieria. It enjoys a warm, dry climate that is devoid of humidity. Dry, cold places are not suitable for it either.
Soil
You don’t have to worry about soil when you have this plant or when you need to repot it. Any potting soil will work, so you can choose your preference. Nevertheless, make sure the soil you use doesn’t absorb water and clog the drain.
Temperature
Regardless of whether this plant is outdoors or indoors, it prefers a temperature of 55 to 85 degrees. It will be okay if the temperature rises above 85F. However, it will need more water. The leaves of the plant can curl and scar if the temperature drops below 55F. The leaves won’t be hurt, but they will look ugly, and there’s no way to reverse it, so you’ll have to remove them.
Repotting
In repotting this plant, you should know that its roots thrive in pots that crowd them. Thus, you should not place the plant in a pot that’s much larger than the one it’s in now. Using a pot with an inch more soil in it and a larger pot will help prevent fungus growth.
Growth Speed
If you want a fast-growing plant that must always be trimmed, then you have chosen the wrong plant. The moonshine plant’s growth is dependent on how much sunlight it receives. The plant will only grow a few inches a year if it is in indirect light. However, if it is in direct sunlight, it will grow a little faster. However, the rate of growth is still modest.
Height and Spread
This plant keeps to itself and doesn’t spread out more than 8 inches. Height can be adjusted depending on how much root growth can be accommodated by the pot. From 2 to 6 feet high, it can be found in nature.
Flowers
The Sansevieria plant only flowers when there is plenty of warm, bright light, so ideally it should bloom in the summer. When it blooms, small white bulbs on vines open and remain open for several hours throughout the day. It is true that when the blooms appear, they are fragrant, but that only lasts a short time after blooming. The plant stops growing after it produces flowers and only allows its rhizomes to grow to produce more moonshine plants somewhere else.
Trimming
Plants like this don’t require much trimming. If you have dead leaves or stems on the plant, then you should trim them off, so they don’t rot and infect the other leaves and stems. By simply cutting away the blade, you can remove dead leaves. You should place it as close as possible to the soil surface.
Does the Plant Contain Poison?
Moonshine plants are not toxic to touch, but if pets or humans eat them, they can end up with severe stomach problems. The plant is mildly poisonous, and those who eat it will vomit and have severe throat and stomach irritation. Children should not be allowed to have the moonshine plant in their homes when there are young children around, in case they bite it.
What is the Best Way to Get Sansevieria Moonshine to Flower?
A moonshine plant’s ability to bloom depends almost entirely on sunlight. It is more likely that this plant will thrive in direct sunlight and very warm weather.
Common Sansevieria Moonshine Diseases and Problems
The Sansevieria plant is a favorite of mealybugs. Burrowing their mouths into the stems of plants, they suck out the sap, causing the plants to weaken and possibly die if the process continues for long enough. If you see mealybugs in your plant’s pot, lightly spray them with rubbing alcohol. Bugs will flee if this hurts them. After they’re gone, spray the soil lightly with alcohol to keep mealybugs at bay.
A fungal disease known as red leaf spot eats away at the leaves, leaving the stems and leaves sticky and exposed, as if they are wounds. Red leaf spot can be prevented by removing all infected leaves and spraying a fungicide.