Wildlife value of Snake Plant — an unexpected bonus

I planted Snake Plant primarily for ornamental reasons. What I didn't anticipate was the wildlife it would attract. wide range of forms, textures, and light requirements seems to be particularly appealing to bees and butterflies during the main growing period.

I grow it in a bright indirect windowsill away from heating vents which allows me to watch the activity up close. growth spurt when longer days arrive in spring is the most active period for wildlife visits. checking soil moisture before watering rather than watering on a fixed schedule is important for keeping the plant healthy enough to flower well and provide that value. fungus gnats in consistently damp potting compost is the thing to watch — it reduces flowering and therefore wildlife visits if left unchecked. A plant that earns its place twice over.