Snake Plant – Futura Superba

The Peace Lily is a popular indoor plant known for its dark green leaves and elegant white flowers. Native to tropical regions, it’s cherished for its beauty, air-purifying qualities, and low-maintenance care.

Snake Plant - Futura Superba

Another cousin of the classic Snake Plant, the Sansevieria Futura Superba is a delight to look at and have indoors with its long, sword-like leaves, dark green patterns on a lighter green backdrop, and golden-yellow borders that adorn the edges of the leaves. As is characteristic of Snake Plants, the Futura Superba is also a wonderfully low maintenance addition to indoor spaces, making it ideal for new and busy gardeners. Moreover, the low light tolerance and forgiving nature of this plant toward small durations of neglect make it a garden favorite.

Appearance

The Peace Lily typically grows to a height of 1 to 4 feet, depending on the variety and growing conditions. Its glossy, lance-shaped leaves can reach up to 10 inches in length, providing a vibrant backdrop to the plant’s signature white blooms. The “flowers” of the Peace Lily are actually spathes—a type of modified leaf that wraps around a central spadix, which is covered in tiny flowers. The spathes start out green and gradually turn white as they mature, lasting for several weeks before fading.

Air Purification

One of the most remarkable features of the Peace Lily is its ability to purify indoor air. According to NASA’s Clean Air Study, the Peace Lily is highly effective at removing common household toxins such as formaldehyde, benzene, and trichloroethylene from the air. This makes it an excellent choice for improving indoor air quality in homes and offices.

Light Requirements

Peace Lilies thrive in medium to low light conditions, making them ideal for indoor environments with indirect sunlight. While they can tolerate low light, they may not bloom as frequently or as abundantly in such conditions. For best results, place your Peace Lily in a spot where it can receive bright, indirect light, such as near a north or east-facing window.

Care Requirements

  • Light: Thrives in medium to low light; prefers bright, indirect sunlight.
  • Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist, but avoid overwatering.
  • Humidity: Prefers high humidity and warm temperatures (65°F to 80°F).
  • Soil: Use a well-draining, peat-based potting mix.
  • Fertilization: Feed every 6-8 weeks during spring and summer.

Common Issues

  • Yellowing Leaves: Often due to overwatering.
  • Brown Tips: Caused by underwatering, low humidity, or direct sunlight.
  • Drooping Leaves: Usually indicates the plant needs water.