Species Mason's Congo sansevieria

Mason's Congo sansevieria

Sansevieria masoniana

Mason's Congo sansevieria is a tropical succulent with long, broad and dark green leaves with a unique gray pattern on the top side. It has beautiful small, white flowers with yellow center that appear in the summer months. The leaves can reach up to 3ft in length and have a somewhat wavy appearance. This plant requires bright, indirect light and well-drained soils with occasional watering. It is well-suited for indoors but can also be grown outdoors in areas with fair temperatures. It is popular for its low-maintenance care and air-purifying abilities.

Cycle:

Herbaceous Perennial

Watering:

Minimum

Propagation:

Division,Leaf Cutting,Offsets,Air Layering Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

10 - 11

Flowers:

Greenish-white Flowers

Sun:

part shade,part sun/part shade

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green

Growth Rate:

Low

Maintenance:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Indoors:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

Water Mason's Congo sansevieria deeply about once every 2 to 3 weeks during their growing season (spring and summer). In winter, allow the soil to dry out completely before watering. Make sure to pour enough water so that it runs through the drainage holes at the bottom of the pot. Allow the top inch of soil to dry completely before watering again.

sunlight

Mason's Congo sansevieria, also known as Sansevieria masoniana, prefer bright indirect sunlight. Placing the plant 3 to 6 feet from a southern or western-facing window will provide the necessary light for it to thrive. Make sure the foliage does not receive direct sunlight, as this may cause leaf scorching. It can also tolerate some light shade, making it a great option for homes with limited natural lighting. In the summer season, it will benefit from the added intensity of direct light for a few hours, ideally in the morning or early evening. Too much light can also result in yellowing of the leaves, so adjust accordingly.

pruning

In general, pruning Mason's Congo sansevieria is not necessary. However, you should remove any dead, diseased, or overcrowded leaves as they appear. This will help to keep the plant healthy and promote new growth. Pruning is best done during the growing season, usually in the spring or early summer. Make sure to use sharp, sterilized pruning shears to avoid damaging the plant and spreading disease. When pruning this plant, it's best to cut off only the dead or overcrowded parts of a leaf, not the entire leaf. By removing only the affected portions, the plant is kept healthy and the foliage stays lush and full.

Season

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Starts Flowering

Sansevieria masoniana typically starts flowering in the late spring or early summer months, usually between May and July.

Starts Flowering

Sansevieria masoniana typically starts flowering in the late spring or early summer months, usually between May and July.

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