What are the propagation methods for snake plant 'Laurentii'?

Snake plant 'Laurentii' is a variety of snake plant (Sansevieria), with horizontal banded markings of alternating pale green and green, green edges, and pale green or white flowers; it is very attractive when grown. So what are the propagation methods for snake plant 'Laurentii'?

1. Division

Snake plant 'Laurentii' is mainly propagated by division, and seedlings can be raised throughout the year, but spring and summer are the best times; it can be done in spring together with repotting. Take the plant out of the pot, use a sharp knife to separate the offsets from the mother plant, try to avoid damaging the roots, and let the separated offsets carry as many roots as possible; apply sulfur powder or plant ash to the cut, let it dry slightly, and then pot it up.

After the offsets are separated, place them in a dark indoor spot, protect them from rain, and control watering to prevent the cut from rotting; only after new leaves grow can they be moved to normal care. It should be noted that small plants propagated by cuttings from snake plant 'Laurentii' will revert to the ordinary snake plant.

2. Cuttings

When taking cuttings from snake plant. The most important thing is to choose healthy, plump leaves. No, if from the appearance the snake plant leaves. Look a little short of water, or are wilted and soft, such snake plant leaves cannot be chosen for cuttings.

Take the selected snake plant leaves. Cut them into sections of about ten cm, and we must disinfect the knife used to cut the snake plant. Apply carbendazim to the wounds of the snake plant and place it in a cool, ventilated place, and let the wounds dry thoroughly. One thing also used when taking cuttings is sand. Before use, we expose it to the sun for a day in advance, which can achieve a sterilizing and disinfecting effect. The leaves are ready, the sand is ready, and we can begin taking cuttings. When taking cuttings, be sure to note that the side facing the leaf tip points up, and the side facing the root points down. Normally, within less than a month, the snake plant can take root.

The most common methods for snake plant 'Laurentii' are cuttings and division; a small number of people also choose sowing, leaf cuttings, and other methods, but the success rate is relatively low, so beginners are not advised to try them.