How much humidity does Blue Sansevieria like?

Blue Sansevieria prefers dry environments . Providing extra humidity or misting your plant allows water to linger on leaves, which can create the perfect environment for harmful types of fungi.

What type of soil should I use for my Blue Sansevieria?

Blue Sansevieria does best in well-draining soil . A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Should I fertilize my Blue Sansevieria?

Blue Sansevieria grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer . Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

Does Blue Sansevieria go dormant?

It’s common for Blue Sansevieria to go dormant in the wintertime and you may notice their growth slow down. Waterings should be spaced out more during this time.

Which region is Blue Sansevieria native to?

Blue Sansevieria is native to Africa to Southern Asia and Australia .

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Q: How often should I water my Blue Sansevieria?

Blue Sansevieria thrives in dry soil and should be watered sparingly . Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

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About Blue Sansevieria

Did you know the genus name Dracaena comes from the Greek for ‘female dragon’? Some plants in this genus have thick, red resin which was reminiscent of dragon blood! 🐲 Dracaenas are native to Africa, Asia, and northern Australia, and are known for being super easy to care for. Some species can go months without water, and many can grow well in low sunlight.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Dracaena hanningtonii

Genus

Dracaena

Family

Asparagaceae

Order

Asparagales

Also known as

Sword Sansevieria, East African Wild Sisal and Sansevieria ehrenbergii

How to care for Blue Sansevieria

Water

How often to water your Blue Sansevieria

Blue Sansevieria needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Austin, Texas.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
12

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Light

Check the growing potential in your area

A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

Austin, Texas

58% Medium

Finding light for Blue Sansevieria in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Blue Sansevieria: 6ft from a window

Blue Sansevieria can tolerate being far from a window and light source.

Place it less than 6 feet from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪.️

Austin, Texas currently has medium levels of sunlight intensity, you can help ensure this plant has adequate ingredients for growth by treating it to ample light ☀️.

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