If you also have this little plant at home, know that you are very lucky. Blessed are those who possess it: the properties of this green jewel are truly extraordinary.
Look closely: Is this plant familiar to you? If you also have it at home, you’re really in luck. That’s why it can even save your life.
Plants, the green heart of the house
Plants, what a passion! These wonderful little lungs of the world are an integral part of the homes of Italians and not only for some time. Many people choose to beautify their homes with green jewelry that adds a touch of color and style to their rooms.
Taking care of a plant is definitely not easy: you have to pay attention to it, study its nature carefully and understand what it needs to feel good.
Let’s also say that if you are not an expert in gardening, it may happen that your jewelry ends up withering or not hunting for flowers. Don’t give up, with a little experience and reading a few books you too can become a little plant expert.
How extraordinary are these jewels? Certainly, the benefits that a plant can give are many. For example, take a look at the image we uploaded above. Do you know what plant it is? If you have him at home, know that you are very lucky: he has extraordinary powers.
If You Own This Plant, You’re Very Lucky: Here’s Why
If you also have this plant at home or on your balcony or terrace, you know that you are very lucky. It has nothing short of miraculous properties. Do you know what this little green gem is called? If the answer is no, we will say: his name is Sansevieria.
Also known as mother-in-law’s tongue, due to its long leaves, compared to the forked tongue that often characterizes mothers-in-law, it is a houseplant that is also quite simple to grow.
Its scientific name is Sansevieria trifasciata. Originally from Africa, it belongs to the Liliaceae family. Decorative and resistant, it withstands both high and low temperatures well: it can live even in environments up to minus 5 degrees!
Why did we say before that he has extraordinary power? Simple: because it is among the few houseplants capable of purifying the air inside your home . Caring for a sansevieria is pretty simple.
Don’t be alarmed, it can get very loud. Its leaves can reach up to 50 cm in height. However, we want to dwell on the properties of this little gem that have been recognized even by NASA.
What does it do in detail? The plant in question is capable of removing toxic substances present in the environment and consequently in the air we breathe such as xylene, benzene, formaldehyde, trichloroethylene.
There are many types of this plant, some, according to tradition, are donated to wish good luck and money. Among the most common are sansevieria trifasciata and sansevieria cylindrica.
How do you recognize them? They have characteristics that set them apart. The former, for example, has oval, narrow, flat leaves that grow mainly from the root. Dark green and white in color, they can reach up to 120 cm. Also known as cat’s tongue, it is easy to care for.
The second is less common and more decorative. Its leaves are fleshy, stiff and long, usually dark green in color and cylindrical in shape (hence the name). This plant hunts milky white flowers with pink hues and has a clustered inflorescence.
In short, as you can see, if you also received this plant or bought it unknowingly, you were lucky. The miraculous property it possesses is extraordinary.