How to cultivate the sword of Saint George or Saint Barbara?

herbaceous plant of African origin

The sword of Saint George or the sword of Saint Barbara, also known as mother-in-law's tongue, lizard's tail and sansevieria, it is a herbaceous plant of African origin.

In addition to their ornamental use, horse mackerel swords are also known as protection plants against the evil eye And it is that according to several scientific investigations, the sword of Saint George cleans and oxygenates the air we breathe, eliminating from it, benzene, methanal (formaldehyde), trichlorethylene, xylene and toluene, even this plant produces oxygen at night Therefore, it is widely used and known as one of the plants that best purifies the air.

easy-care herbaceous plant

Why grow this amazing plant? For the reasons already mentioned, it is recommended as an optimal plant to have at home.

How to plant the sword of St. George?

The leaves are normally green, with dark green and yellow spots, and can sometimes produce small flowers in yellowish white tone, so if you want this incredible house inside your home or in your garden, take note of the steps you must take.

The first step is to do the transplant

For this, it will be necessary to separate a stop that contains at least one leaf with a piece of rhizome.

We are going to prepare the container, which is the one you choose, we leave it to your choice, but remember that it is important to cover the bottom of the utensil to be used with expanded clay and mulch itas this combination helps it drain well.

Once this is done, fill 1/3 of the container with sifted sand, since you will prevent the organic compound from puddling the root and rotting.

Then put some of the compost (vermicompost, compost, etc.) and compress lightly with your hands. Add soil and place the seedling, filling the sides with more soil, so that when transplanting the plant it remains firm in our container.

Fill the sides of the container with Pine bark, since it serves to maintain humidity and as organic matter. Adjust by hand so that they are evenly distributed.

Another way to transplant is to cut a leaf into pieces up to 10 cm long and bury them in the wet sand. Next, cover it with a plastic bag so that the substrate remains wet and this process is very simple, where the cuttings will emit roots.

Replacement of fertilizer nutrients It can be done once a year, just by placing a tablespoon of NPK 10-10-10 granular fertilizer in about 2 liters of water.

When to water our plant?

care

As for the waterings, these must be well spaced and without excess water, as this can lead to rotting of the roots. Before a new watering, it is necessary to make sure that the land is dry.

The cultivation should be done in partial shade, which is the ideal way, but the sword of Saint George supports direct contact with sunlight well, being the ideal time for sowing between May and July.

This plant also has resistance to arid soils and tropical heat, and also is able to withstand cold weather. It is one of the few plants capable of withstanding air conditioning and cigarette smoke, making it perfect for interior landscaping.

Because it is easy to grow, it ends up becoming a ideal plant for families who have a stressed life and do not have much time for basic care, such as frequent waterings and it is that these can be grown indoors and as long as there is a lot of clarity.

It is important to remember that as soon as the roots fill the entire space of the vase, it is necessary to change the container plant. Ready to decorate your home with that cute plant that helps purify the air?


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