Sansevieria (Mother-in-law’s Tongue)
A considerable step has been the development of plants with non-dropping flowers; this, in fact, means that when a flower dies it still remains attached to the flower stalk instead of dropping off amongst the leaves where it would rot and cause all sorts of fungus problems.
Flowering plants, however, require a fertiliser with a higher phosphate content if they are to flower well. A word in the ear of the garden sundriesman is the best advice; he will be able to recommend a suitable product.
It has been my contention for many years that the most important single requirement for the successful growing of saintpaulias indoors is adequate light. A sunny window-sill, with protection from strong, direct sunlight only, is the ideal position, and the kitchen window-sill for preference as there is usually less curtaining, so more light there.
One would hesitate to offer this as general advice, but it does help to illustrate just how tolerant of dry conditions this plant actually is, and that when watering the tendency should always he to err on the side of dry, rather than wet, compost.
After potting, the compost should have a good watering and thereafter be kept on the dry side for five or six weeks to encourage the roots to search actively for moisture, resulting in a better root system. With all pot plants a healthy root system is the basis of good culture. The grower of a few plants may feel it is harsh treatment, but it will help considerably towards building up stronger plants if the flowers are removed from young plants and from those which are newly potted. By doing this the plant will not have to expend energy on the production of flowers, and much healthier and more prolific leaf development will result.
There is always an element of doubt concerning the best time to pot plants on into larger pots, but not with this one as he will happily break the pot in which he is growing when roots and rhizomatous growth become too congested. The plant can then be transferred into a slightly larger clay pot, using J.I.P.3 compost and-potting fairly firmly. The’reason for the clay pot is that the sansevieria is inclined to he top heavy and the heavier clay pot will help to maintain its equilibrium.
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