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Snake Plant, The One Plant that Could be Your Best Friend's Home


Lovinghom.com -- Speaking of home decor, don't miss plants in your must - have list there! Plant can be an important decorative element with a myriad of benefits. They"ll beautifully fill your empty corners, beautify your coffee table, and some have proven health benefits, such as increasing humidity and freshening the air in your home. 

There's one indoor plant in a million that you can't miss. That is the Snake plant. You might know it as Sansevieria, Mother-in-law's plant, or Dracaena Trifasciata. There are many reasons why snake plant is a great decoration for the home, whether you're a green thumb or you're not even a plant lover, but want something refreshing at home.

Why is Snake plant ranked as a major indoor plant?

 

1. Super easy to care for 

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Snake plant is popular as an indoor decor plant, not only because of its shape but also how easy it is to care for. It is a hardy and drought-tolerant plant. Just put in loose soil with a well-drained pot, you can let it live comfortably. Don't bother to water it too often, it can actually make it susceptible to rot, disease, and death. You can even water it once every two weeks. Infrequent watering and minimal maintenance will make it easy for anyone to have a snake plant at home. 

2. Plants to purify the water

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Snake plant it one of the plants studied by NASA as an effective plant to purify the air. Its thick leaves will absorb various toxins and invisible air pollutants, such as benzene, xylene, and formaldehyde. This plant will help filter the air, making you feel cleaner and healthier at home.

 3. A plant that adds an architectual accent to your home

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Snake plants are loved for more than just purifying the air. Yes, look at its shape! Snake plants look so majestic with their upright, hard, and firm foliage. They come in a wide range of colors. All-green leaves with variations like white, yellow, silver, or gold. Their stately figure will add an architectural accent to either a modern or contemporary design home.

4. Feng Shui - listed plants


If you're one of those who believe in Feng Shui, don't hesitate to include snake plants in your interior space. This is a plant that is believed to attract prosperity, including money. This also give a good energy in the house. Good placement will help to reduce stress levels at home.

5. My house lacks light, just put a snake plant


This is no big deal! Snake plants adapt well to low-light environments. They don't die easily despite the lack of direct light. Some snake plants will actually monger if exposed to intense and prolonged direct light. You can place it one a windowsill, or even darker corner. Snake plant will not become a drama queen due to lack of light. That's why it's a great indoor plant for beginners.

Where should I put the snake plant?


There is not specific rule for you to place a snake plant. Use snake plant as bedroom decor. What's unique about snake planr is its ability to convert carbon dioxide into oxygen at night. So, it will help regulate healthier and fresher airflow while you sleep. However, this plant likes dry conditions, so avoid putting it in wet and humid places like the bathroom. 

How I decorate my snake plant at home


With its already eye-catching foliage, you don't have to work hard to decorate you snake plant. It's even enough to place it in a white pot or container to add a sense of elegance to the room. The greenish foliage it a focal point by raising the profile of the snake plant by adding a footed planter. 

How to make a snake plant happy?



Making your snake plant happy is not difficult. Just place it in a warm spot with indirect light. When to roots are sticking out of the pot, do the repotting, ideally in spring. Clean the leaves from dust with a clean, damp cloth. Apply liquid fertilizer one in spring and summer to keep it happy. 


Snake plant is an indoor plant that works well as a companion for any interior setting. It doesn't matter if you are a green thumb or not. Just keep in mind, snake plant is a slow-growing plant.