Sansevieria Black Gold is a succulent plant belonging to the agave or Agavaceae family. India and Africa are known for their love for this plant, which the elephants consider quite a delicacy.
Snake plant cultivars come in many varieties and cultivars. It is a drought-tolerant, easy-to-grow perennial plant. All of these plants are excellent indoor plants, and are often called snake plants, mother-in-law’s tongue, or viper’s bow string hemp. A popular and attractive product is black gold.
Sansevieria Black Gold Care
Growth and Size
The Sansevieria is an excellent beginner’s plant.
The upright growth habit of Black Gold makes it an excellent choice for a narrow space. It grows between two and three feet tall. An individual plant can grow up to 18″ in diameter.
It is a slow-growing plant that does well in areas without sunlight, such as hallways and entrance ways.
The succulent leaves of Black Gold have a lance-shaped shape and a golden edge.
Floral and Fragrant
Plants that are overgrown or stressed are more likely to produce snake plant flowers. You may be surprised by a spray of delicate, white-green flowers on a plant that needs repotting or watering.
Temperature and Light Requirements
Low lighting conditions are quite conducive to Snake Plant growth. However, it does best in bright, indirect light or fluorescent lighting indoors.
Outdoors, the plant does best in a setting that provides a lot of shade or partial shade.
Sansevieria can be grown outdoors year round in USDA hardiness zones 9 to 11.
Feeding and Watering
Although drought-tolerant, black gold snake plants perform best when watered with a soak-and-dry method:
Fill the pot with water and allow it to drain through the drainage holes.
Wait until the soil is almost completely dry before watering again.
Watering any houseplant will cause the roots to rot, so do not allow this to happen.
Snake Plants do not require fertilizer if they are repotted every year in the spring using fresh soil. Fertilize your plants early in the spring with less frequent repotting. It doesn’t matter which fertilizer you use for houseplants.
The Soil and Transplantation
A light, well-draining, airy potting mixture is ideal for snake plants. You can create your own succulent mix by mixing equal parts potting soil and coarse sand, or you can use any standard succulent or cactus mix.
It is not necessary to repot annually, but doing so allows your plant to separate pups and receive fresh, nourishing soil.
It is important to use a pot that will provide the roots with air circulation (e.g., hypertufa, terra-cotta). Water should be able to drain well.
Maintenance and Grooming
Despite requiring little or no grooming and maintenance, snake plants benefit from trimming away dead or damaged leaves whenever possible. Plants should be divided and replanted annually.
Sansevieria Black Gold Propagation
The mother-in-law’s tongue produces numerous pups on its own. Plant mature plants together or divide them and pot them separately if desired.
Black Gold can also be propagated from leaf cuttings with ease. The bottom of a leaf about 3 inches long should be down and the top should be up.
You’ll have a new plant in no time if you soak and dry water it.
Sansevieria cuttings can sometimes be started in water. The leaf needs to be whole in order to do this.
A vase filled with Sansevieria leaves makes an appealing ornament.
To prevent stagnation, change the water daily. New plants can be potted as soon as roots appear.
Diseases or Pests of Sansevieria Black Gold
The Sansevieria has very few, if any, problems or pests as long as it is kept in a warm, indirect light setting, with adequate ventilation, and the right amount of water.
The plant will suffer from common pests and fungi problems if it is held in cold temperatures, gets little light, and is overwatered.
Do people and pets find the Plant to be toxic or poisonous?
Sap from Sansevieria can be irritating to the skin, and if consumed in large amounts, can cause gastric distress.
After handling your Sansevieria, be sure to wash your hands.
Ensure that pets and children do not get near the plant, but note that the sap tastes awful. Kids and pets can’t stop eating it once they try it!
Does Sansevieria count as an invasive species?
The potential for invasiveness of Sansevieria is high in tropical environments. Sansevieria cannot be sold in places such as Puerto Rico, Hawaii, and Guam.
Here Are Some Suggested Uses for Sansevieria Black Gold
For beginners or negligent gardeners, this low-maintenance houseplant is ideal.
Low-light, indoor settings are ideal for this camera.
This plant thrives under fluorescent lighting and the controlled, dry heat typical of offices.
During warm weather in cooler climates, black gold snake plant makes a beautiful addition to outdoor planters. The winter months are the best time to grow it indoors.