Whale Fin Snake Plant
Description : Sansevieria masoniana (Mason's Congo) is a semi-succulent acaulescent, rhizomatous plant with characteristic wide leaves that look like beaver's tails or paddles. The leaves are upright, dark green with smudged, light green spots and a unique purple-banded basal sheath. Over time, a single plant forms a a loose but broad clump. Said to be similar to Sansevieria bracteataBaker. The plant grows up to 5 feet tall, with wonderful, long, up to 10 inches wide.
Origin: Central Africa
Family: Asparagaceae
Light: Sansevieria thrives in just about any light. Bright light to full sun, will also tolerate low light. It an excellent choice for low light conditions
Water: Allow the top inch (2.5 cm) of soil to dry out between waterings during the growing season. In winter, water just enough to prevent the soil from drying out. Over watering will cause root rot. Take care not to water the center of the rosette of leaves because they'll rot easily if kept wet.
Humidity: Mist the leaves several times a week with a spray bottle. Mist your plant more frequently in the summer growing season- the more water you can supply the blooms, the healthier it will be.
Temperature: Average room temperatures 60-75 �F/16-24 �C. It will tolerate fluctuating temperatures, but not extreme cold.
Soil: A loose, well-drained potting mix. It can easily grow in soilless medium also.
Fertilizer: Feed a mild cactus fertilizer during the growing season; do not fertilizer in the winter.
Eliminates: Sansevieria species are believed to act as good air purifiers by removing toxins (such as formaldehyde, xylene and toluene) from the air. The plant convert CO2 to oxygen at night also.
Landscape Uses : Sansevierias can be used with equal effectiveness as an accent plant or in mass in planters or beds.
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