Native to dry tropical climates, the sansevieria likes stable warmth.
I’ve found that it grows best between 64°F and 80°F (18°C to 27°C), with no drafts.
Humidity? It does perfectly fine without it. A naturally dry home suits it well. A light misting can help, but it’s absolutely not necessary.
One essential rule: avoid sudden temperature changes.
After I left a window open in the middle of winter, the plant stopped growing for several months.
Watering: less really is more
If the sansevieria had a motto, it would be:
“Leave me alone.”
It hates excess water.
And I speak from experience—the one time I tried to “take extra good care of it,” the roots began to rot.
Now I follow a simple rule:
• I only water when the soil is completely dry, sometimes every three weeks.
• In winter, I space waterings even more.
• To encourage blooming, a liquid succulent fertilizer every 3–4 weeks from spring through late summer works wonderfully.
The right soil: an essential foundation
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