How to Care for Pasha Sword Flower?

Pasha sword flower, also known as cornflower flower, is a tropical plant known for its beautiful long leaves and variety of colors. Some varieties have thick, yellow-edged leaves, while others have striking green stripes. They complement and look great in just about any decor style.

Pasha sword is a very hardy plant as it is a succulent species. It is one of the easiest succulents to maintain and is therefore recommended for those who are just starting to grow indoor plants and flowers.

Even if you forget to water your Pasha sword plant for a month, it probably won't die.  For this reason, pasha sword flower care does not contain details that will intimidate you.

 While the pasha sword plant is a hardy plant, you will need some advice to keep your plant looking its best.  In this article, you will find some tips on pasha sword flower care and you will have the information to take care of your plant perfectly.

History and Origin of the Pasha Sword Plant

 Pasha sword plant is native to tropical West Africa and is an important part of African culture. Nigerians believe that the plant provides spiritual protection. They use the plant in a ritual they hold to get rid of the evil eye of the being that they believe cursing people with their evil gaze. The plant is also associated with many mythological African gods, including the god of war.

 Sansevieria trifasciata

 Pasha sword plants are a species of Sansevieria, a genus of 70 different flowering plants. The reason these plants are grouped together is because they all have common features such as narrow, upright leaves and short, thick roots.

 Since the Pasha sword plant belongs to the genus Sansevieria, its full scientific name is Sansevieria Trifasciata. The second word in its name, Trifasciata, is a Latin word that means "three stripes".

 In addition to its scientific name, the pasha sword plant has several nicknames. It is often referred to as a mother tongue because of its sharp, pointed leaves. If you received for your mother-in-law these plants, you'd better not tell him this name Note: cactus species known as mother-in-law language has another plant in Turkey.

How to Care for Pasha Sword?

 The Best Soil for Pasha Sword Plant

 The pasha sword plant is sensitive to water and prone to root rot. Therefore it is important to plant it in soil with good air permeability. The ready-to-sell succulent soil is a highly air-permeable soil due to the sand it contains, and it is the ideal soil for the pasha sword plant.

 Of course, you can also prepare the soil for your pasha sword plant yourself. However, ready-made succulent soil has a low cost and you won't spend much time to get it. If you still want to prepare your own soil, you can prepare an ideal soil for your pasha sword plant by using three units of potting soil, two units of coarse sand such as construction sand and one unit of pumice stone.

 Pasha Sword Plant Repotting

 When the body of the Pasha sword plant becomes heavy enough to fall over or the roots of the plant emerge from the air holes under the pot, indicating that the existing pot is too small for it, and it is now time to take the plant in a larger pot. The pasha sword plant usually grows large enough to need a larger pot every three to six years.

 While it is very easy to change the pot of the Pasha sword plant, there are a few tricks you should know. Pasha sword plants love to be rooted. For this reason, choose a pot that is only 5-7.5 cm larger at each repotting. Make sure to have air holes in the pot you choose. Because the roots of the pasha sword plant rot when exposed to water for a long time.

 If you're ready to repot, start by filling a third of the new pot with succulent soil. Support the soil of the existing pot where your plant is planted with your hand and slowly turn the pot upside down. The plant will be separated from the pot with the soil. If not, pull the soil off the inner edges of the pot a little with your hands.

 If it doesn't leave the pot no matter what you do, try watering. Wetting the soil loosens the roots and makes it easier to pull your plant out.

 Now place your plant in the new pot and see exactly what level it fits. If your plant sits 5 to 7.5 cm below the pot, you're done. If not, add or remove soil so that it fits ideally. Allow some time (usually a few days is enough) to adjust to the new pot before watering.

 Avoid adding fertilizer for a few weeks to avoid damaging the roots that have not yet adapted to the new pot.