How should we water and care for the snake plant in summer?

Tiger Skin Orchid is a common foliage plant with strong adaptability. However, in the high temperature and humidity environment in summer, the maintenance of Tiger Skin Orchid also requires special attention. So how should Tiger Skin Orchid be watered and maintained in summer? Let’s take a look below.

1. Lighting

Tiger Pira is a light-loving plant, but it is easily damaged by sunburn under the strong light in summer. Therefore, when caring for Sansevieria in summer, you need to pay attention to the regulation of light. You can place the snake plant in semi-shade, avoiding direct sunlight while maintaining good ventilation.

2. Watering

Summer is the peak growth season for Sansevieria, and the amount of watering needs to be increased. But be careful not to overwater, as the roots may rot due to prolonged soaking in water. It is recommended to water in the morning or evening to keep the soil moist. At the same time, you can use a spray bottle to spray water mist on the leaves to increase the air humidity, which is conducive to the growth of Sansevieria.

3. Fertilization

Summer is the peak growth season for Tiger Piraja, and proper fertilization is required. You can choose organic fertilizers , such as decomposed bean cake, bone meal, etc., to provide comprehensive nutrition. Be careful not to overfertilize to avoid burning the plants. It is recommended to fertilize once a month and adjust appropriately according to actual conditions.

4. Pest and disease control

In the high temperature and high humidity environment in summer, Sansevieria is easily attacked by diseases and pests. Common diseases and pests include leaf spot, anthracnose, scale insects, etc. In order to prevent the occurrence of pests and diseases, you need to pay attention to the following points:

1. Improve ventilation and avoid excessive air humidity.

2. Check the growth of plants regularly to detect and deal with diseases and pests in a timely manner.

3. Use a combination of biological and chemical control methods to effectively control the spread of pests and diseases.

5. Heatstroke prevention and cooling

The high temperature in summer can easily cause problems such as withering and falling leaves of Sansevieria. In order to prevent this from happening, you can take the following measures to prevent heatstroke and cool down:

1. Place the snake plant in a ventilated and cool place, avoiding direct sunlight.

2. Spray water mist regularly to increase air humidity and reduce temperature.

3. Place ice cubes around the flower pot or use a sprayer to cool it down, but be careful not to let the water directly contact the plant.

6. Pruning and tidying up

Summer is also the peak growth season for Sansevieria, and proper pruning and tidying up are required. When pruning, be careful not to over-prune so as not to affect the growth of the plant. Withered leaves and branches can be pruned off to keep the plant looking nice and healthy. At the same time, the shape and height of the plants can be regularly tidied to make them more beautiful and easier to manage.

7. Reproduction

Summer is also the breeding season for Tiger Piranha. It can be propagated by cuttings, division, etc. When taking cuttings, you can choose healthy leaves or branches as cuttings, insert them into moist soil, and maintain suitable humidity and temperature so that they can take root and survive. When dividing the plant, you can separate the mother plant into several small plants and plant them in new potting soil respectively.

The above are the maintenance methods for Sansevieria in summer. It should be noted that during the maintenance process, it is necessary to maintain appropriate temperature and humidity, avoid excessive watering and fertilization, and strengthen disease and pest control and heatstroke prevention and cooling measures. Only in this way can the snake plant grow healthily and show its unique beauty and charm.