Thank you so much for the wonderful detailed response. I really appreciate it!! I'm new to gardening inside and out and trying to learn and id as much as possible :) it's a rewarding hobby and I'm loving all the help from the experienced growers on this forum! The room is about 65 or so during the day, feels cool to me who likes it 72 at all times haha, maybe I'll do some plant rearranging and give it a warmer room.

Katrina, 65 isn't too bad. Growth will still be slowed but danger from overwatering is much less likely than when I assumed 50s. I keep my home at 78 most of the time, I was born in Florida and 72 would feel cool to me.

At 65 degrees I would still keep your sans on the dry side, if you're unsure as to when to water, waiting until you see signs of stress before watering won't hurt the plant.

Yes, horticulture is a rewarding hobby, I call it my therapy. I've grown and collected plants for over 40 years, main collection is aroids... philodendrons, dieffenbachias, aglaonemas and such... sansevierias have been a separate interest for 20 years. Most folks only know of a half dozen types of sans, but there are hundreds of species, hybrids and varieties in all kinds of shapes and sizes.

Post again at any time if you have more questions.

Russ

Hi Katrina,

I saw the other thread on this (at HP) but hadn't had a chance to comment. Just wanted to comment how lovely those markings are, we don't see such nice banding so often. Great gift.

Also, to comment in particular, looks healthy & well grown, the leaves are so pristine, you really lucked out.

I read somewhere they are very slow growers. Is that correct?

I think it depends, both on the specific kind of Sans. & also the growing conditions. I'll be curious to see others' responses.

While it's currently cold winter in NYC, my heat is blasting (can't control it other than opening windows), so my Sans. are in fact in active growth 'cause there's a hot radiator right in front of them.

Somegu7, sans like the species trifasciata are fairly fast growing if in good conditions. Obviously in the middle of a room away from windows it will be slow. Karen is right that the type of sans can make a difference, some of the very thick leaved types like kirkii v. Superclone and hallii (called Baseball Bat) are very slow even in primo conditions.

There's a variety of trifasciata on the market now that has very dark leaves. It's common here in central Florida during the summer at Lowe's and Home Depot and well worth looking for, every bit as easy to grow as regular trifasciata species. It's usually not labeled but its official name is Black Gold.

Russ

Karen, yes, I double posted, first on the houseplant thread then I descovered there was a whole designated sansevieria thread, so exciting!! Couldn't quite figure out how to delete the first one (newb problems!!), but glad I didn't because there were different perspectives to be had :) Thank you, was a lovely gift, literally the only thing on my wish list and couldn't be happier with it. Already started leaving hints that I want a bags of C&S mix and perlite for mothers day hahaha!!! I'm also glad you mentioned your heater is causing yours sans to grow this time of year, I'm in South Jersey and most of winter has been brutal, but have spotted new growth and it was making me question if everything was dormant or not!

Russ, thanks for the watering tips! I will definitely be posting again, my family already thinks I'm nuts because as I'm tinkering with my collection I'm quoting what so and so with x years experience from wherever told me to do ;) I appreciate all the shared experiences and types! I too consider it therapy, my obsession started last year when I was gifted a peace lily after the passing of my father, I was determined to keep it thriving! One thing led to another and I went from 1 house plant to a whole new garden in the front lawn and all the available windowsill space covered in life :)

Katrina, I have plants from my mother passing a few years ago, as well as a peperomia that I remember was on my grandparent's screened porch in the mid-1950s. The history of these plants make them very special. Nearly everyone prior to the 1950s grew plants, family vegetable gardens and potted plants were everywhere. But that interest has faded over the decades. So I'm glad you're among those of us still smelling the roses.

Russ

Hi Katrina,

No need to go back & try to delete a post. Not really double posted, since we're the ones who steered you specifically to Sans.

Yes, the plants are great & the Sans. in particular, can be also. Turns out there's all different kinds w/ different looks; so cool to see!