Tight, upright growth is the hallmark of bow hemp. If a Sansevieria grows in all directions, there is a good reason for the chaotic growth. Read the most common causes here with practical tips for effective countermeasures. So your bow hemp will soon grow straight again.
Why does bow hemp grow in all directions and what can you do about it?
If bow hemp grows in all directions, uneven lighting conditions, root rot or side shoots are possible causes. This can be remedied by changing location, repotting or dividing the plant. As an immediate measure, bow hemp can also be tied together.
Why does bow hemp grow in all directions?
UnevenLight conditions,Root rotandSide shoot are the most common causes when a bow hemp in growing in all directions.
Thanks to a strong tolerance to the location, bow hemp thrives in sunny, partially shaded and shady places. However, if a Sansevieria is placed in a location with different levels of light (e.g. sun from the left, shade from the right), horny shoots will form that grow in all directions. Watering too frequently causes root rot, causing the leaves to droop and tip to one side. A mother-in-law's tongue likes to form daughter plants in the form of side shoots with their own direction of growth.
What to do if arched hemp grows in all directions?
Change of location, repotting and division are the best countermeasures when a sansevieria grows in all directions. In the first step you can tie the bow hemp together as a short-termimmediate measureFor apermanent problem solution this is what you should do:
- Solving problems with uneven lighting conditions: move bow hemp to a location with uniform light intensity on all sides or hang a plant lamp above the leaves.
- Solving the problem with root rot: Repot Sansevieria in loose, permeable cactus soil (€12.00 on Amazon) and water more sparingly from now on.
- Solving the problem with side sprouts: cut the kindle off the mother plant and plant it in a separate pot.
Tip
Bow hemp 'Patula' naturally grows in all directions
The arched hemp variety Sansevieria cylindrica 'Patula' resists all efforts to grow straight. Knowledgeable breeders have taught this new variety to orient its cylindrical leaves in all directions. A bizarre silhouette is created that causes a stir on the windowsill and the summer balcony. Feng Shui supporters consider arched hemp 'Patula' to be a houseplant that awakens the fighting spirit, reduces fears and promotes defensiveness.
