Could someone please advise me on what soil to use when planting a Sansevieria trifasciata (mother-in-law's tongue). I have absolutely no clue what to use and would appreciate some advice please. Thank you so much.
This plant will rot if overwatered so your first priority is giving it light fast-draining soil rather than heavy peaty soil. You can buy cactus compost which is your safest bet. Do not overwater, wait until the soil is dry before watering again.
Mine are in standard multipurpose compost and are doing fine. They don't get watered very often, only if they're dry to at least a finger's depth and sometimes not until they're starting to look ever so slightly wrinkly (which means they've started to use the water stored in the leaves).
Doncaster, South Yorkshire. Soil type: sandy, well-drained
I see the name jenny in the two messages and thought it was the same Jenny, sorry. Thank you to both Jenny's for all the advice, it's much appreciated.
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Thanks again.
Thank you to both Jenny's for all the advice, it's much appreciated.