Why doesn't the tiger skin plant grow tall?

Reasons for not growing tall

The reason why Sansevieria does not grow tall may be due to the variety. Some varieties cannot grow very tall. Some are dwarf varieties, with the tallest being less than 20cm, so it cannot grow tall.

But sometimes, the failure to grow tall is a problem of maintenance rather than a problem of variety.

First of all, it may be a temperature problem. When the temperature is too high or too low, such as being kept in an environment below 10℃ or above 30℃ for a long time, it will cause it to grow poorly and naturally not grow tall.

Secondly, it may be the influence of care. Most people grow Sansevieria indoors, where it sees little sunlight, and some even see almost no sunlight. This will have an adverse effect on the growth of Sansevieria and prevent it from growing tall.

Another reason is that there is a problem with the roots of the Sansevieria, which mainly means that the roots of the Sansevieria are rotten. Root rot of Sansevieria is mostly caused by improper watering. If you water too much, too much water will accumulate in the soil of the Sansevieria, causing root rot and affecting its growth.

The last reason is that too little fertilizer is applied to the snake plant during its growth period, which results in it not having sufficient nutrients, and it does not grow vigorously or tall.

What to do if you don't grow taller

It is important to maintain appropriate light and temperature, because appropriate light and temperature will provide a good growth environment for the snake plant, will not slow down the growth rate of the snake plant, and enable it to grow well.

Reasonable water and fertilizer management is also indispensable. Watering should be done in moderation to avoid waterlogging in the soil and root rot. This will allow the plant to grow healthily and avoid death. Fertilization needs to be reasonable, with nitrogen fertilizer as the main component, so that the snake plant has enough nutrients to grow taller.