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Sanseveria questions

I don't have any experience growing these (plants were 'given' to me because of lack of space). They were also in relatively poor shape. I didn't do anything but put them outside in semi-shade. Water they receive is mostly when it rains - which was (I think) enough this summer.

Original pot is extremely full, and some new growth leaves have drying tips. Is that due to overcrowding?

Rina


Comments (18)

  • 11 years ago

    Needs more water? You can tell a bit with the thickness of the leaves (I think).

    I only grow one in my office... originally it was underwatered and lost two leaves in a similar manner.

    Some others here also frequent the sans forum, they probably know better than me!

  • 11 years ago
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    drying of a few tips happens, it could be due to being to dry. That soil looks like a gritty mix.

    The pot looks like it is ready to go one pot size up, I probably would wait till spring to divide it (if so inclined) Over all they look nice and healthy. Good luck with them.

  • 11 years ago
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    Thank you ewmayo and Sans - it didn't get much watering while indoors; one on the left is totally 'stuffed', I am wondering if the pot will crack. The soil is still what it was in - probably mostly peat, but there isn't much left since it's full of roots. One on the right is smaller plant that was in broken plastic container, mix is gritty but with coco peat (and topdressing of pebbles). There is more room in that container. They receive same amount of water. The new growth happened since I put them outside, sometimes in beg. of July:

    here is little more of a close-up of overcrowded pot:

    Rina

  • 11 years ago
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    If you love that pot, you will remove that plant from it now and not later, lol.

    Oh wait, Canada, that's right.

    yeah, wait for spring.


    Btw, these are MAGNIFICENT specimens! Very beautiful.

  • 11 years ago

    the coloration is very good!

  • 11 years ago

    I see what she's up to...she's just showing off :p

    I hope you know I ain't got nothing but love for you, Rina!

  • 11 years ago
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    Oh, and Rina! When you water these, make sure you also occasionally wash the whole plant to get the dust off. Then, take paper towels, cut into strips and roll into thin, long pieces. Stick those long pieces into the middle of each plant and let it soak up all the water for about 20 minutes. In the meantime, I take a q-tip and wipe out the water that is in between the leaves, etc. I only do this for my Dracaena and Sans (I swear)...it looks truly ridiculous, but thankfully, neither really needs water or to be washed that often. :)

  • 11 years ago
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    Grace

    Thank you for all tips...If I divide it I'll end up with too many plants, lol.

    Here is the overcrowded plant when dropped off at my place, in Dec. '14:

    Rina

  • 11 years ago

    What had they done to it? Spray it with water and stick it in the fridge? Lol

  • 11 years ago

    Rina- Those are beautiful Sans. I have...correction i had 1 growing on my outside railing from last year....i say 'had' because i now have 6 or 7 of them! I have the yellow-edge variety outside in full sun..watered 2x a month. let completely dry and water thoroughly when i do.

    I have 2 in growing in my bathroom for about 2 years. water once a month. has not produced any offsets yet. It is the dark green variety with horizontal banding.

    These have to be the most forgiving of all succulents.

  • 11 years ago

    They're 'Moonshine,' right, Rina?

    Oh, I didn't realize you had grown them for so long. Clearly, they have improved tenfold under your care!!! Yes, there is that multiplying issue. LOL You can go with a wider and wider pot, perhaps....but that increases the footprint, too Rats.

  • 11 years ago
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    Grace

    I don't have ID for them, they were given to my son (no ID either) and he had them on balcony of a highrise. Most likely never watered...so mommy to rescue :) They will be divided when I get to it...But where will they go?-basement, under the lights. Time for garage plant sale! (Will have to wait until spring.)

    Rina

  • 11 years ago

    yeah, I need to have a plant sale too. I rescued a cymbidium and ended up with a half dozen 5gal pots and a dozen sprouting backbulbs and that's just one rescue. I need to stop picking up other people's 'trash'.

  • 11 years ago

    OMG Nil, i do that too, lol. I rescued a lot over the the summer and spring of this year..more than usual. Someone threw away a large crosby's compact jade shrub..about 5ft tall! I examined it quickly and could find no sign of anything wrong with it..no detectable illness or parasites. I brought it home as it was sitting beside the dumpster and washed it well and re-potted it.

    I brought it to my brother's house and was going to plant it in his yard...but, his neighbor saw me struggling to get it out of my trunk and she helped me with it. She really loved it. Another jade lover! You should have seen her face when I told her she could have it. It made it all worthwhile.

  • 11 years ago

    Neil good story! To the original poster yes that is Sansevieria trifasciata 'Moonshine'. You also sometimes see it listed as "Moonglow" and other things. It is an intermediate grower and the new growth has that beautiful almost white color that slowly greens up (moreso in darker conditions). If you want to keep it in that pot but not overcrowd you can, in spring, remove all the older and/or damaged growths and better ones take its place. They benefit from fresh soil too once every year or two. Although the plain green original trifasciata is VERY forgiving, there are many species and cultivars of Sans. Some of the more variegated are a little more delicate and demanding. Great group of plants!

  • 11 years ago

    woodnative

    Thank you. I like the color of new growth, will see how much it will change over the winter - if at all, since it will be in lower light.

    I did have another small sans and it 'didn't make it' in my care (S. trifasciata hahnii).

    This one grows like crazy all of sudden (S. cylindrica?):

    Rina

  • 11 years ago

    Very nice Sans, Rina!