The houseplant that thrives on neglect and actually prefers when you forget to water it - Silicon Canals

"I killed seven houseplants before I discovered the secret: I was literally loving them to death. Every morning, I'd check on them with my watering can in hand, convinced that more water meant more love. Turns out, some plants thrive when you basically ignore them. In fact, there's one particular plant that actually prefers when you forget it exists for weeks at a time."

"The snake plant, also known as Sansevieria or mother-in-law's tongue, is basically the introvert of the plant world. It doesn't want your daily attention. It doesn't need your constant fussing. In fact, it thrives when you treat it like that friend who only wants to hang out once every few weeks. Jane Steffey, a horticulture writer, explains that "Sansevieria is a member of the Lily family. It is native to tropical Africa, which explains its tough, drouth-resistant type of growth.""

Snake plant (Sansevieria or mother-in-law's tongue) tolerates long periods without water and stores moisture in thick upright leaves. Native to tropical Africa, the species evolved drought-resistant growth suited to infrequent watering. Snake plants often survive extended absences and can even improve when left alone. Many common houseplants die from overwatering rather than underwatering because constant moisture promotes root rot and fungal growth. Watering should allow the root zone to dry between sessions. Treating snake plants with minimal attention and infrequent watering reduces risk of root rot and fits well for forgetful or travel-prone plant owners.

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