Sansevieria is a succulent leaf plant. The plant got its name in honor of the name of the Prince of Italy San Severo Raimondo de Sangro, who contributed to the development of botany.
It comes from the tropical latitudes of Africa. In the homes of Russian amateur gardeners, sansevieria is most often three-lane. The plant is also called the mother-in-law tongue or pike tail due to its external features.
In Europe, began to breed about two hundred years ago as a decorative indoor plants. Sansevieria is interesting for its unusual nature of flowering and the ability to give the rare and fleeting beauty of its culmination pore of development.
Does the pike tail bloom?
Sansevieria blooms rarely.
Important conditions for successful flowering Pike tail are:
- good light;
- proper care;
- Fresh air.
The plant is capable of development and in the dark light, however, for the ejection of the peduncle it is necessary to observe certain conditions. Bright sunshine here plays a crucial role.
The plant forms peduncles with localization in the segment of the greatest illumination. For this, windowsills of southern, western and eastern orientation are well suited.
Good light also favors the formation of a saturated leaf color. But remember that too hot sun can damage the leaves. In winter, the lack of sunlight is easily compensated by artificial lighting.
In the care quite unpretentious. Needs in moderate watering. Sansevieria is a succulent plant that retains moisture in its cells. It is necessary to avoid excessive moisture, otherwise it will have a bad effect on the root system of the plant.
In the summer you can set to fresh air. This will positively affect the life of the plant and the formation of new leaves.
When and how does it bloom?
When flowering, it releases an oblong arrow, on which ripening small whitish-green flowers with fragrant drops of nectar under them are arranged in frequent order. Small flowers on the background of large bright leaves look amazing. The shape of the flowers are like lily flowers. Their fragrance is delicate. A surprising feature of flowering is the blooming of flowers at a later time of day.
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What time of year?
Sansevieria blooms most often in the warm season.
How many times does the plant bloom (per year, for the whole life)?
Each outlet can bloom only time in your life. After the peduncle is formed, the socket stops growing and dies off after a while. In height, the plant will not grow anymore, increasing only the side stolons. A faded outlet flower growers are used for plant reproduction.
How long does flowering last?
Process intense flowering Sansevieria is about a week 5-7 days.
The smell of flowering
Fragile flowers, painted in cream color with a greenish tint, thin a very pleasant smell. Delicate aroma like a vanilla scent that can spread throughout the room.
Leaving after flowering
Does the plant need pruning after flowering?
As soon as Teschin language blossomed peduncle must be cut. And faded rosettes are used for plant reproduction. In the rest, the care of sansevieria at the end of the flowering period is no different from the content to flowering pores. Requires moderate watering and transplanting no more than 2 times a year.
When transplanting should take into account the size of the pot in which the plant is transplanted. The dishes should not be much larger than the previous one, since flowering will occur only when the entire pot is filled with roots. In addition, she prefers a permanent place of stay. And the leaves of the plant must be kept clean.
Conclusion
So, for a successful flowering, the flower of Teschin Language needs excellent lighting, necessary care and good ventilation of the air. In response to due attention, this indoor plant will give a bright long-awaited flowering and delight with the delicate aroma of its graceful flowers.
