How to care for虎皮兰 (Snake Plant)
Are you curious about the care of 虎皮兰 (Snake Plant) in a home setting? Here is a detailed introduction:
虎皮兰 is a common ornamental leaf plant. Some enthusiasts may not know how to care for it. Let's start by understanding the basics of 虎皮兰. It is also known as虎尾兰 and comes in several varieties such as golden edge 虎皮兰, short leaf 虎皮兰, and scallion leaf 虎皮兰, but the care methods are generally the same.
虎尾兰 is adaptable (it can be cared for indoors, on balconies, and in fully shaded environments, though it should be moved out for light regularly in fully shaded conditions). It prefers warm and humid conditions, is drought-resistant, and can tolerate both light and shade (though it likes light, it is sensitive to direct sunlight). It's not picky about soil, with well-draining sandy loam being preferable. Its optimal growing temperature is between 20-30°C, and the overwintering temperature should be around 10°C. Since 虎皮兰 does not have a well-developed root system, it can easily accumulate water, leading to root rot, so it is better to err on the side of less watering.
虎皮兰 can be propagated by division or cutting. It's quite simple, but if you propagate the golden edge 虎皮兰 through cuttings, the new seedlings will turn into the common green 虎皮兰. Therefore, if you want to preserve the golden edge variety, it's best to propagate by division.
The detailed explanation of how to care for 虎皮兰 provided above is hoped to help you with green plant management.