Watering, fertilizing, overwintering and more

Which location prefers bow hemp?

Sansevieria prefers a partially shady to bright location with the highest possible humidity. A place in a bright daylight bathroom would be perfect, but the plant also feels good on any other window sill. In summer you can also put the succulent plant on the balcony or in the garden, as long as it is warm and sunny enough - the temperatures should not be less than 12 ° C. In principle, darker locations are also possible, but then the plant will grow much more slowly.

Which substrate is suitable for the exotic plant?

Feels like a typical succulent Bow hemp in commercially available succulent or Cactus soil well. Even Hydroponics makes a lot of sense, this protects the fine roots of the plant.

Since Sansevieria stores moisture in its thick, fleshy leaves, it rarely needs watering. Before watering, check the dryness of the substrate: only when it feels dry to the touch about a centimeter deep is it time to water. Watering should be done less often in winter. Bow hemp tolerates waterlogging just as little as moistening or Spraying the leaves.

When and with what should bow hemp be fertilized?

The plant also stores nutrients in its thick leaves, which is why that too Fertilize should only be done very sparingly and rarely. Use commercially available cactus fertilizer no more than once a month.

What is the best way to go about repotting the bow hemp?

Basically, Sansevieria should be in a rather narrow and not too high pot stand. The plant forms only a few, but very fine roots and rhizomes. The latter are able to blow pots if they are not big enough. So always repot bow hemp when the rhizomes seem to grow beyond the planter. Choose pots that are as heavy as possible, as the plant is very top-heavy and otherwise threatens to tip over quickly.

The plant can be propagated very well by leaf cuttings or, if it is large enough, also by division.

Which diseases are common with bow hemp?

The robust bow hemp is rarely attacked by pests. In very dry air, mealybugs like to colonize the fleshy leaves. Otherwise, a lot of damage is caused by pouring over and over-fertilizing, then the leaves appear yellowed and without strength. Brown spots, on the other hand, indicate a lack of water or a fungal infection. Fungal and bacterial infections are not uncommon, especially if cared for incorrectly.

Can the bow hemp overwinter in a warm living room?

The plant can all year round in the room can be cultivated, with the temperatures in the low-light period ideally at a maximum of 18 to 20 ° C. But if it is brighter in your home, the missing sunlight should be imitated by artificial light.