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Sansoria house plant
Sansoria is a very beautiful and hardy plant with high toughness and durability. Sansoria is one of the native plants of Africa, Madagascar and South Asia, of which there are more than 70 species in different colors and sizes.
This hardy houseplant has a long lifespan, which is why it is also called Sansoria, Namira. The Sansoria plant is an air purifier and absorbs toxins in the apartment. The Sansoria plant is very useful in the bedroom because, unlike other plants, it produces oxygen at night and ensures a deep and comfortable sleep. Sansoria is one of the good plants in Feng Shui theory and has managed to have a colorful presence in various rooms.
Care conditions of the Sansoria plant
Sansoria is an undemanding plant that tolerates little light and is a low-water plant. The care of the Sansoria plant is very suitable for beginners in the field of plant care. You can keep this plant indoors, on the balcony or in the garden.
Suitable lights for sansoria
Medium light is ideal for censorship. Sensoria plant likes full and indirect light and grows well. Although Sansoria is resistant to low light, you should know that very low light will make this plant pale. Varieties of Sansoria Ablaq that have a golden edge should be given more light so that their golden edge does not disappear.
Watering and humidity requirements of Sansuria
The Sansoria plant should be watered once a week in summer and once every two weeks in winter. Make sure that the plant’s soil is completely dry between waterings. Although this plant has a high tolerance to a lack of water, you should know that excessive thirst will cause the leaves to dry out and the roots to rot. You should also know that the Sansoria needs little moisture and does not need to be pollinated.
Suitable temperature for Sansoria
The optimum temperature for the Sansoria plant is between 16 and 25 degrees. Although this plant can tolerate temperatures as low as 10 degrees Celsius in winter, you should know that Sansoria is sensitive to low temperatures and too much cold will cause disease and black, watery leaves. It is better to know that in extreme cold you should stop watering the Sansuria and keep it away from the window. The soil is suitable for potos
Suitable soil and Sansoria fertilization
The best soil for the Sansoria is soil and prepared fertilizer or compost with sand. The special soil for this plant must have good drainage so that excess water can flow through it and the roots do not die. During the growth periods of the Sansoria, it is better to fertilize once every two weeks. home gardening
Changing the Censoria pot
A suitable pot for Sansoria is a small pot so that the roots can spread earlier and the plant’s energy can be used for rooting instead of spreading the roots. The right time to change the Sansoria pot is when the plant’s roots grow out of the pot, which usually happens every 3 years.
Propagation of the Sansoria plant
The Sansoria plant is propagated by two methods: cuttings and offshoots:
Propagation of sansoria with Pajoosh
With this method, the plant is removed from the pot once the branches have grown. Make sure that the pods are not too small and allow them to grow sufficiently, because if you cut off a small pod, it will only grow very slowly. Then separate the root from the mother plant and plant it in the soil of a new pot.
Propagation of Sansoria by cuttings
When propagating Sansoria by leaves or cuttings, you must first cut the leaves into 8-10 cm pieces using suitable scissors. It is better to choose large leaves with a height of around 30 cm, as small leaves will not propagate. You can then root the cuttings in either sand or water. Once rooting and bud growth have begun, you can grow separate plants by planting the cuttings in a separate pot. sensoria plant
Diseases and pests of Sansoria plant
Sansoria, like other plants, sometimes suffers from pests and diseases, and if you take care of the plant and remove the disease, you can bring life back to your plant. Here we describe some of the diseases and pests of the sensoria plant and the ways to treat them:
If you see that there are white cotton-shaped wounds on the leaves of Sansoria, it is caused by an insect and you should eliminate the pests with cotton dipped in insecticide or spray once every two weeks. sensoria plant
Dry and brown coloration of Sansoria leaves is a sign of excessive thirst, and in this case you should put the pot in a pan full of water for a few minutes. In case of excessive watering, brown spots appear on the leaves. You should remove the damaged leaves and stop watering until the soil surface dries up, then start watering with a smaller amount.
If you see that the new leaves of Sansoria are misshapen and there are insects on it, it is caused by aphids and you should spray it with a penetrating insecticide once every two weeks until the symptoms disappear. If the plant is overfed, its new leaves will soften and fall. In this situation, you should stop feeding and after some time reduce the amount of feeding to half.
If the leaves of Sansoria are pale and their patterns have disappeared, the cause of this disease is low light and you should move the plant to light, be careful of direct sunlight. Excessive watering usually causes the leaves to rot, in this case, you should allow the surface of the soil to dry before watering, then water.
Types of Sansoria plants
The most common and popular types of this plant are short-legged and long-legged simple-leaved Sensoria, short-legged and long-legged Ablaq-leaved Sensoria.
Green Sword Censorship
Sansoria Shamshiri, with the names of snake’s tongue or mother-in-law’s tongue, is one of the most well-known types of Sansoria plant. Green Sword Censoria is the best type of Censoria and its resistance is higher than others. This species has sharp and sword-like leaves and has been highly sought after by interior decoration designers. The maintenance method of Censoria Shamshiri Sabz is easier than others and it is suitable for offices, companies and spaces with low light. sansoria flower
Censoria short leg
Sansuria Pakutah exists in three varieties, green, ablaq, and moonlit, and due to its small size, it is used to decorate all kinds of small spaces.
Mahtabi Censorship
Sansoria Mehtabi is a type of Sansoria sword that has colorless and wide leaves and the special color of its leaves is very popular.
Tubular Censoria
Sansuria is very beautiful and popular with a spear, tube or velvet. This type of Sansoria has various colors, the various colors of which are artificial and only have a decorative aspect and may cause problems for the plant in the future.
Ablaq Censorship
This type of Sansoria needs more light than other types so that the leaves do not lose their bright color and the beauty of the plant is preserved.