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The Sword of St. George is a very beautiful and imposing plant. Its great advantage is that it is easy to care for and plant. Besides this, the species is famous for its power to protect the environment and the entrance to the house. See its meaning, types, tips for planting and caring for it, and also ideas on how to use it in your decoration!
Meaning of the sword of St. George
Also called sword-of-Ogum, this plant has meanings that vary according to region or culture. For religions of African origin, the foliage serves as a protective amulet. Many people also use the sword-of-st. George as a way to keep negative energies away from a certain environment, as well as to block the entrance of bad energies.In addition, the plant helps purify the air by absorbing toxic substances. There are also those who use the plant as a symbol of prosperity.
Types of St. George's Sword
The St. George sword is just one. Its scientific name is Dracaena trifasciata but it has relatives that are of the same genus, i.e., the genus of Dracaenas So, here are the main plants of this genus:
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Its scientific name is Dracaena trifasciata Its leaves are dark green and can reach an average height of 80 cm.
Saint Barbara's Sword
This plant is also a Dracaena trifasciata but its leaves have a yellowish color due to the chemical composition of the soil.
St. George's spear
It is another variation of the St. George Sword and also belongs to the genus Dracaena In this case, its scientific name is Dracaena angolensis Its leaves are dark green and cylindrical.
St. George's Mini Breadsticks
In addition to these species, there are the St. George Swords, which stand out with their small size. They are as easy to care for as the original sword itself.
How to plant and care for the St. George Sword
To grow your St. George sword, you don't need to be a master gardener!
- Lighting: is a very resistant species that can be cultivated in shady environments, in half-shade or even full sun. Thus, choose the corner of the house you prefer, whether it is indoors or outdoors.
- Watering: water regularly, about once a week, but always feel if the soil is dry before watering, in winter, space out the watering even more. It is a species that requires care with excessive watering that can rot its roots.
- Fertilization: Add fertilizer, such as NPK 10-10-10, once or twice a year, preferably during the spring.
- Poisonous plant: The sword-of-st. George is a toxic plant. This is a detail that should be considered if you have children or pets, such as dogs and cats. The ideal is to grow it in high places or supports to keep it out of the reach of pets and avoid accidents.
See more tips in the selected videos:
What is the best environment for the St. George Sword
In this video, learn tips for choosing the best place in your home to put your plant, whether outdoors or indoors. Also, see where to use the spade of St. George as a protective amulet, such as a pot by your front door.
When to Water the Sword of St. George
One of the main questions that arise when a new plant arrives at home is: when to water it? Sometimes, each place presents a different type of information on this subject. Therefore, the Organic Consumption channel tells you how to water a St. George Sword. The tips given in the video are important so as not to make the plant suffer from excessive watering.
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The Dracaenas They are beautiful and imposing plants, so there is nothing better than to make them last as long as possible at home. The Vila Nina TV channel explains how to take care of them, how to water them, and how to make seedlings of this plant that enchants the eyes and protects houses all over the country.
How to care for the St. George Sword
St. George's swords are low-maintenance plants, so they are very difficult to die and great for those who don't have much practice with gardens. Dracaena trifasciata In addition, he also teaches how to identify and treat the main problems of this plant.
With these cultivation and care tips it is very simple to take care of this plant! Take advantage and see ideas for using it in your home decoration.
70 pictures of decoration with St. George sword to protect and beautify
Because it is a very versatile and resistant plant, the St. George sword can be placed both inside and outside the house. See ideas:
1- Do you want to have a St. George sword?
This plant is very versatile and adapts well to different environments
3. she is also very imposing
4. for this reason, it is present wherever it goes
5. there is no way to forget having seen one of these in a certain room
6. its long and tall leaves are a success in every decoration
7. its characteristic coloring is unmistakable
8. this makes this plant not to be confused with any other
9. those who have a St. George sword at home will never give up
10. sometimes having just one is not enough
11. it is placed too close to the entrance door
12 The most common type is the Dracaenas trifasciata
13. it usually has dark green leaves
14. the leaves are narrow and long
15. some of them can reach up to 80 cm in height
16. and its width is in the average of five centimeters
17. a plant often used in Feng Shui
18. its cultivation is indicated for pots
19. that fit in any corner of the house
20. the color of the pot can contrast with the leaves
21 This highlights two different points
22 One of them is the vase itself, which deserves to be highlighted
23. and the plant must be the protagonist of the decoration
24. it should have a prominent place in your home
25. after all, with the sword of St. George your decoration will be powerful
26. since the plant brings protection and prosperity
27. plante has a special meaning
28. it is an amulet for the house
29. and works as a shield against negative energies
30 This is why it is called the sword of Ogum
31. for protecting the environment from all the bad things that come in
32. in wooden planters is more rustic
33. there is a variation of the St. George sword
34. it is the sword of Santa Barbara
35. with a more yellowish coloration on the edge
36. besides the characteristic dark green
37. that makes the plant even more beautiful
38 This can happen due to the chemical composition of the earth
39. another variation is lança-de-são-jorge
40. a great suggestion for the bathroom floor plan
41. did you know that Dracaenas Are they very easy to care for?
42. they are indicated for people who are getting their first plants
43. or for those who cannot dedicate themselves so much to their green daughters
44 That is, those people who forget to water their plants
45. watering can be spaced
46 A good choice of plant to grow on the balcony
47. or for outside planting sites
48. but you can also grow it in water
49 They are originally from the African continent
50. these regions have a very dry and arid climate
51. st. jorge swords are therefore accustomed to extreme conditions
52. the mini sword-of-st. George is super-delicate
53. like other plants, these have different names in each region
54 The best known are: St. George sword
55. or Ogum's sword, when it is all green
56 It is also called the sword of Santa Barbara
57 When the edges are yellow, it is called the sword of Iansã
58 But there are other less known names
59. for example, one of them is a mother-in-law's tongue
60 Another uncommon name is lizard tail
61 In some places this genus is called Sansevieria
62 But this last nomenclature is no longer used
63 This happened recently and it had a scientific reason
64. nowadays, these plants belong to another genus
65. which is the genus of the Dracaenas and all species belong to it
66 Regardless, swords are widely used in decoration
67. a spade of St. George is a good plant for the room
68. also suitable for small spaces and apartments
69 They are cultivated for their beauty and decorative uses
70: Enjoy the beauty of this powerful plant
With so many exciting ideas it is easy to know how to use your plant in your home decoration. The use of plants in interiors is a very common resource to beautify the environment with lightness and naturalness.
