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Sanseveria, plant characteristics
The term mother-in-law’s tongue can be considered a misnomer. In fact, when referring to mother-in-law’s tongue, some might immediately think of some biscuits. In reality, the term can also be used to refer to Sanseveria, a plant that is back in fashion in Italian homes.
After all, the leaves that make up Sanseveria look like long yellow tongues, dotted with stripes of green or lighter yellow. Sanseveria is the scientific name, while lingua di mother-in-law is the one used in common slang.
The success of Sanseveria is due to its ease of cultivation, not only to the fact that it is very beautiful and decorative. In addition, it also has qualities that should not be underestimated: it purifies the air, providing oxygen and purifying the environment. Not only carbon dioxide, mother-in-law’s tongue can also absorb toxins present in the air in our homes.
As for ease of cultivation, mother-in-law’s tongue does not need much water. In fact, it is a plant that needs to be watered once every two weeks. Too much water, in fact, could cause dangerous rot.
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