Experienced grower's notes on Snake Plant

I've been growing plants seriously for over fifteen years and Snake Plant remains a reliable favourite. For anyone starting out: the most critical thing is wiping dusty leaves with a damp cloth to improve light absorption. Everything else follows from that.

fungus gnats in consistently damp potting compost is the challenge that trips up most beginners and some experienced growers too. I've been growing mine in a grouped arrangement for a humidity-raising effect for three seasons now and the results are consistently good. air-purifying properties in enclosed indoor spaces is what makes it worth coming back to year after year. growth spurt when longer days arrive in spring is when I show it off — it earns its place fully then.