He knows exactly
What he likes.
Of course we'll tell you.
Location
William likes to be bright, but he is not a fan of bright sun.
01
lots of light
Nurture
William tolerates dry heat, such as that of central heating, very well. Give this desert dweller a little water, let the soil dry well until the next watering.
02
0.5dl every 2 weeks
Temperature
William likes it warm.
03
Would you rather have a darker plant? Then place it farther away from the window. Brighter? Then a window space is ideal.
Symbolism, colors & shapes
The spiky tip of the leaf has also earned the plant the nickname “mother-in-law's tongue.” If you've just packed a bow for your partner's dear mother, tell her in advance that this gift should not be a negative allusion.
Wouldn't it be bad to have a bit of choice either? Fortunately, there are around 70 different types of bow hemp. The grey-green color with various stripes, spots and yellow edges is typical. Would you rather have a darker plant? Then place it farther away from the window. Brighter? Then a window space is ideal. The leaves are strong, pointed, oblong tongues that seem to poke out of the soil. These impressive peaks usually do not exceed one meter in height. They use all their strength to grow. Even the pot can shatter if it isn't big enough. Blossoms don't form as often and when they do, your patience is rewarded with a deliciously sweet scent. The mother-in-law tongue has air-purifying properties and is therefore so suitable for your bedroom or office.
Origin
Bow hemp is used to warmth because it comes from desert areas including Ethiopia. In 1794, naturalist Carl Peter Thunberg took the plant with him and gave it the botanical name Sanseveria after the Italian prince Raimondo di Sangro, who came from San Severo. After 2004, other species also came to Europe from this region.
