Anne Clapp shows you how to repot sansevieria.
The sansevieria, or mother-in-law’s tongue, is a houseplant that does an efficient job of cleaning up the air in our homes. It is easy to care for and tolerant of home light and moisture conditions.
The plant should be repotted about every third year to provide new organic material and encourage plant growth.
First, remove the plant from the pot and untangle the roots. You will have to be careful not to break the long leaves. If you want to put the plant back in the original pot, you will want to remove some of the growth. It can be put in another pot and given away as a pass-along plant.
Sansevieria
Next, remove damaged leaves and as much of the old soil and damaged roots as you can.
Put a layer of potting soil in the bottom of the pot and then hold the plant in place with one hand and press the new potting soil around the roots with the other. Water the plant well and keep it in an area where it is not in direct sun until you see signs of new growth.
When new growth appears, the plant can be put in its usual place in your home or it can be put outdoors for the summer after the danger of frost passes.