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  • Answered by
    Heather on
    November 30, 2010
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    These plants do flower, but typically the flowers are a white or cream color. You may have another kind of plant or the plant may have a disease.

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    Nikki on
    April 6, 2011
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    This article should help with that: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/hpgen/propagating-houseplants-from-cane-cuttings-and-divisions.htm

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    Heather on
    April 21, 2011
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    This article will help you:
    http://www.daff.qld.gov.au/plants/weeds-pest-animals-ants/weeds/a-z-listing-of-weeds/photo-guide-to-weeds/mother-in-laws-tongue

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    Heather on
    May 26, 2011
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    No, you do not need to repot it. The flower just means the plant has reached flowering maturity, which for this plant can take decades. Congratulations on keep the plant alive and cared for for so long!

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    Nikki on
    June 3, 2011
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    These plants, also known as Snake plants, definitely flower when kept moderately potbound and are given good light. The tiny flowers look a bit like cauliflower and are attached to a long flower stem that grows to about a foot tall. Not too rare an occurrence.

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    Nikki on
    July 3, 2011
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    You can divide in spring either by breaking the root ball apart or, if that is difficult, using a sharp knife.

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  • Answered by
    moosmom on
    July 4, 2011
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    if you are trying to make a 2nd plant you can just cut off some of the plant and stick it in moist soil,wait til mostly dried out before you rewater.

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    Nikki on
    July 28, 2011
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    Common names for this plant include: mother-in-law's tongue, devil's tongue, and snake plant. It is one of the most popular houseplants and has a long history filled with folklore, especially in Asian cultures--where the plant is symbolic of the virtues from the Eight Gods (longevity, prosperity, intelligence, beauty, art, poetry, health, strength). As for its lifespan, it is said to have a long one, though typically this varies anywhere from 20-30 years on average. However, some people have been fortunate enough to acquire "hand-me-downs" of the plant from their grandparents--some as old as 80 plus years.

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