Sansevieria Omens And Superstitions
There are a lot of rumors, legends, conjectures about indoor flowers. So, for example, the eastern teaching of Feng Shui can tell a lot about each plant: is it safe or not to keep it at home, what kind of energy it fills the home with, how it affects the household. The topic of our today's article is signs and superstitions about a pike tail plant (sansevieria). There are a number of names for this amazing plant: mother-in-law's tongue, Indian sword, snake skin, viper’s bowstring hemp, Saint George’s sword. Is the pike tail really that scary? Let's figure it out!
Can you keep sansevievia at home?
In fact, most of the omens and superstitions about the pike tail flower are related to its name. Many people are afraid to keep this plant at home, thinking that a “pet” with such a terrible name will not bring anything good. And this is so much in vain!
Sansevieria received all its dissonant nicknames solely for its appearance. The leaves of this flower are quite long, and according to popular beliefs, the mother-in-law's tongue is called long, because she always gets into the affairs of the young people, gives out advice when not asked - that's all the magic! That is why signs and superstitions about pike tail for the home have spread, according to which this plant can provoke quarrels, scandals, disagreements within the family.
But if you look at it, then in real life everything is quite the opposite: this flower can be called a small family doctor, because it is able to absorb all negative emotions. When someone quarrels in the house, comes in bad mood, gets sick, experiences stress, worries - the mother-in-law's tongue “sucks out” all this negativity, and the atmosphere in the room improves very quickly. So, if quarrels and scandals have become more frequent at your home, urgently plant this flower and forget the bad omens and superstitions about the pike tail!
And how this plant blooms is generally a separate issue. Such beauty as a blooming sansevieria will instantly cheer you up.
Common beliefs about snake plant
And now let's deal with real signs and superstitions about sansevieria that you can trust. Let's listen to the opinion of the esotericists.
As we have already said, the presence of a plant in the house neutralizes tension, calms family members, eliminates the desire of household members to quarrel, scandal, and speak in raised tones. You can call this flower a real absorber of home negativity.
What are the signs and superstitions about blooming snake plant? It turns out that the flowering of the plant occurs very rarely, and only in the house where there is a very warm, friendly atmosphere. So, if the plant decided to show its beauty - rejoice! It is believed that the flowering of sansevieria is a sign from the universe. Thus, the Higher Forces seem to push you towards the realization of what you want, give the go-ahead for the implementation of ideas, new beginnings, and active actions. So do not sit idly by - go for it!
The only unfavorable sign about sansevieria: if the plant bloomed in winter - in this case, it warns you of imminent discord in the family. To prevent it, control yourself, do not offend your loved ones, show patience, understanding, and care.
And besides that the pike tail can heal. Its leaves have antibacterial properties, so you can apply them to wounds and burns.
How to care for sansevieria?
In general, sansevieria is a flower unpretentious to the conditions. But it will feel more comfortable if you find a bright place for it where the temperature does not drop below 15 degrees. Protect your "home doctor" from the scorching sun, water it not too often - it is enough to do this when the top earthen layer dries in the pot, and fertilize with additives twice a month in autumn, spring and summer. And most importantly - do not believe bad omens and superstitions about the pike tail, otherwise you may offend it.
