How much humidity does Mother-In-Law's Tongue like?

Mother-In-Law's Tongue 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 Mother-In-Law's Tongue?

Mother-In-Law's Tongue 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 Mother-In-Law's Tongue?

Mother-In-Law's Tongue 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 Mother-In-Law's Tongue go dormant?

It’s common for Mother-In-Law's Tongue 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 Mother-In-Law's Tongue native to?

Mother-In-Law's Tongue is native to Africa to Southern Asia and Australia .

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Q: How often should I water my Mother-In-Law's Tongue?

Mother-In-Law's Tongue 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.

About Mother-In-Law's Tongue

Records of Dracaena fossils have been found in Europe and North Africa, near the site of the Tethys Ocean, which existed 252 to 66 million years ago. More recently, snake plant leaves and stems have been used to treat fever, pain, bleeding, and inflammation throughout many cultures in Africa and India. 🤒

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Dracaena trifasciata 'Black Gold Superba'

Genus

Dracaena

Family

Asparagaceae

Order

Asparagales

Also known as

Black Gold Snake Plant, Black Gold Snake Plant, Sansevieria Black Gold, Saint George's sword, mother-in-law's tongue, viper's bowstring hemp, Golden Birds Nest and Good Luck Plant

How to care for Mother-In-Law's Tongue

Water

How often to water your Mother-In-Law's Tongue

Mother-In-Law's Tongue needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

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