Plant Care Sansevieria 'Golden Edge'

Sansevieria 'Golden Edge'

Taxonomy

Dracaena trifasciata 'Golden Edge'
Dracaena
Asparagaceae
Asparagales

How to care for Sansevieria 'Golden Edge'

💦 Water

How often to water your Sansevieria 'Golden Edge'

Water needs for Sansevieria 'Golden Edge'
0.5 cups
every 12

Sansevieria 'Golden Edge' 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.

Water 0.5 cups every
12

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Sansevieria 'Golden Edge' in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Sansevieria 'Golden Edge': 6ft from a window
6ft or less from
a window

Sansevieria 'Golden Edge' 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 💪.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Sansevieria 'Golden Edge' in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Sansevieria 'Golden Edge'

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Sansevieria 'Golden Edge': repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Sansevieria 'Golden Edge' after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

Sansevieria 'Golden Edge' 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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☀️ Sunlight Needs

Sansevieria 'Golden Edge' 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 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

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🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Sansevieria 'Golden Edge' is extremely dangerous if consumed. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian immediately. Sansevieria 'Golden Edge' is not recommended for homes with children, cats, or dogs.


💨 Humidity

Sansevieria 'Golden Edge' enjoys lots of humidity. Provide humidity for your plant by watering regularly and thoroughly, since plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves. They may also benefit from being placed next to a humidifier.

Sansevieria 'Golden Edge' Humidity Needs →


🪴 Soil

Sansevieria 'Golden Edge' is very sensitive to wet soil, so choose a potting soil that drains very well and doesn’t retain too much moisture. A good soil will have lots of perlite or vermiculite for drainage and some organic matter for nutrition. A few handfuls of perlite added to regular store-bought cactus soil will do the trick!

Best Soil Mix for Sansevieria 'Golden Edge' →

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When and How to Successfully Repot Sansevieria 'Golden Edge' →

What Are Healthy Sansevieria 'Golden Edge' Roots →


💩 Fertilizer

Sansevieria 'Golden Edge' 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!

How Much and When to Fertilize Sansevieria 'Golden Edge' →


❄️ Dormancy

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


🌎 Native Region

Sansevieria 'Golden Edge' is native to Africa to Southern Asia and Australia.


🌦️ Growing Outdoors
🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


😖 Common Issues

Overwatering is a likely cause of issues with Sansevieria 'Golden Edge'. These plants are very sensitive to wet soil so if you notice your plant becoming squishy or translucent, overwatering is the likely culprit.

Cut your plant just past where the rot ends and allow it to callus over for a few days before replanting it in fresh, dry soil. Download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!


Care Summary for Sansevieria 'Golden Edge'

Sansevieria 'Golden Edge'

Sansevieria 'Golden Edge'


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 12 days

Placement

< 6ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

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