Sansevieria trifasciata hahnii, commonly called snake plant or mother-in-law's tongue, is a popular houseplant with succulent leaves that vary in color and shape The genus contains about 70 species, with many of them found in West Africa and used medicinally by local people Sansevieria plants are among the most durable indoor plants, withstanding extreme temperatures and light conditions They are also relatively easy to grow, with minimal care requirements
 
 The genus is divided into hard and soft leaved varieties, with the hard-leaved types adapted for arid climates Several species have thick, succulent leaf cuticles to reduce water loss and allow the plants to conserve moisture The leaves of the hard-leaf Sansevieria are typically arranged in a rosette, although some are distichous There is also great variation in the form of the leaves; some have short, narrow blades that are long and strap-like while others are broader and more lance-shaped
 
 Most sansevieria are propagated from leaf cuttings  https//nestvuicom/1-lang-yen-bao-nhieu-tien/  are usually not propagated from seed because the high number of seeds needed for commercial production would be difficult to acquire Seed-propagated plants are not as tolerant of cold and dry weather as those grown from leaf cuttings, but they can be grown in shaded greenhouses, where temperature, food supply, diseases, pests and soil quality are controlled The plants are then cut to the desired size and sold in containers ranging from 25-inch square to 14-inch diameter
 
 There is no specific grade for the number of sansevieria rosettes to be packed in a container, but they are normally spaced to provide a balanced appearance to the finished product Most growers use a mixture of sphagnum peat and coarse sand 3 to 1 by volume as a rooting medium for sansevieria The medium is lightly moistened and the cuttings stuck with their basal ends down into it They are left to root for 3 to 5 weeks before being packaged for sale
 
 Some types of sansevieria are difficult to root, such as those whose upper and basal ends are not easily distinguished visually For this reason, it is important to mark or notch the end of the cutting before sticking it in a rooting medium In addition, some cuttings may rot if not rooted in well-draining soil
 
 In general, sansevieria need little fertilization and should not be fed with high amounts of nitrogen It is more beneficial to feed them with a general-purpose houseplant fertilizer, diluted at half the strength recommended on the label Too much nitrogen can encourage the growth of unwanted weeds that will compete with the sansevieria for nutrients
 
 'Hahnii Golden' is a compact variety that forms short rosettes of dark green leaves with light variegation and a creamy yellow margin It prefers bright, indirect light but will adapt to lower light levels It requires moderate to frequent watering but should be allowed to dry out between waters This makes it ideal for desks and small spaces