How to Make Your Mother-in-Law’s Tongue Bloom and Perfume Your Entire Home
The mother-in-law’s tongue, also known as Sansevieria, is not only an elegant and hardy houseplant but can also become a surprising source of natural fragrance for your home. With the right care, this plant can bloom, releasing a delicate, sweet scent that fills the room. Here’s how to encourage your Sansevieria to flower and enjoy its unique aromatic benefits.
1. Create Ideal Conditions for Flowering
To stimulate flowering, it’s important to mimic the plant’s natural habitat:
Light: Sansevieria prefers bright, indirect light. A spot near a sunny window is ideal, though it can tolerate some shade.
Temperature: Thrives in temperatures between 18°C and 27°C. Avoid exposing it to cold drafts or sudden temperature changes.
Humidity: It tolerates dry air well, but occasional misting can help promote healthy growth.
2. Watering and Fertilizing
Watering: Only water when the soil is completely dry. Overwatering is one of the most common mistakes—especially in winter, when the plant needs less moisture.
Fertilizing: Use a liquid fertilizer formulated for succulents every 3–4 weeks during the growing season (spring and summer). Avoid fertilizing in fall and winter.
3. Soil and Repotting
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