Bow hemp adds greenery to the living room and office without requiring constant care. Does the subtropical green plant Sansevieria also make do with a place in the shade? Read the answer here. These beautiful arched hemp species also thrive in shady corners.
Can bow hemp grow well in the shade?
Bow hemp (Sansevieria) also thrives in shady locations, with dark green species such as 'Robusta', 'Cylindrica', 'Black Dragon' and 'Black Tiger' being particularly well suited to shade. The undemanding plant tolerates shade, but grows more slowly and loses bright leaf markings.
Can I place bow hemp in the shade?
Bow hemp (Sansevieria) is the ideal houseplant forshady placesin living and working spaces. The succulent green plant comes from subtropical countries and prefers sunny locations. Theundemanding Sansevieria tolerates a place in the shade well-naturedly without losing any of its beauty. Even a year-long absence of sunlight is only noticeable in slowed growth and the loss of bright leaf markings.
Which types of bow hemp are best suited for shade?
Bow hemp species and varieties withdark green leaves are best suited for a shady location. These Sansevieria are among the most beautiful shade-loving houseplants:
- 'Robusta': slender, dark green leaves, growth height up to 150 cm.
- 'Cylindrica': narrow cylindrical leaves, height 125 cm to 150 cm.
- 'Black Dragon': monochromatic black-green, broad leaves, stocky growth, height 100 cm to 125 cm.
- 'Black Tiger': tightly upright, narrow-lanceolate, dark green leaves, dense growth, height up to 130 cm.
Tip
Bow hemp is easy to care for and air purifying
Low maintenance makes bow hemp a popular green plant for living rooms, bedrooms and offices. Water the succulent sparingly from below over the saucer. From March to October, fertilize the mother-in-law's tongue every four weeks with cactus fertilizer (€6.00 on Amazon). Thankful, bow hemp contributes to a he althy indoor climate by filtering toxins from the air we breathe and producing oxygen at night.
