Sansevieria Whale Fin (Sansevieria masoniana)

Description

 

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🐋 Sansevieria Whale Fin – Care Guide

Sansevieria Whale Fin is famous for its large, single paddle-shaped leaf with dark green mottling. It is one of the easiest and toughest indoor plants.

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☀️ Light

• Grows in bright indirect light to low light.
• Can tolerate some morning sun.
• Avoid harsh afternoon sunlight.

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💧 Watering

• Water only when soil is completely dry.
• In summer: every 7–10 days.
• In winter: every 15–20 days.
• Overwatering causes root rot.

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🪴 Soil

• Use well-draining cactus or succulent mix.
• Best mix: garden soil + sand/perlite + compost.

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🌱 Fertilizer

• Feed once a month in growing season.
• Use mild liquid fertilizer or vermicompost.
• No fertilizer in winter.

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🌡️ Temperature & Humidity

• Ideal temperature: 18–35°C.
• Normal room humidity is perfect.
• Protect from cold below 10°C.

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✂️ Growth

• Very slow growing.
• New leaves appear from rhizomes near soil.
• Can form multiple whale-fin leaves over time.

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🌬️ Air Benefits

• Improves indoor air quality.
• Releases oxygen even at night.

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🐛 Pests

• Rarely affected.
• Occasionally mealybugs or spider mites.

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⚠️ Common Problems

Problem	Cause
Soft leaf	Overwatering
Wrinkles	Underwatering
Yellow base	Root rot

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🌿 Placement Ideas

• Living room corners
• Office desk
• Bedroom (safe at night oxygen release)

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