Snake's tongue is a common herb that is a perennial herb commonly found in warm climates such as Asia, Europe and North America. It gets its name from the shape of its leaves, which closely resemble a snake's tongue.

Characteristics of Snake's Tongue

Snake's Tongue has long, striped leaves that are about 1-2 centimeters wide and up to 30-90 centimeters long. There is a small tip at the top of the leaf and the entire surface of the leaf is very smooth. The flowers of the Snake Tongue appear lavender or white in color and they are concentrated on a tall spike that usually opens in the summer.

Snake's Tongue Uses

Snake's Tongue is widely used in medicine and food. In traditional medicine, it is used to treat symptoms such as indigestion, colds, headaches, and fevers, as well as to treat ailments such as skin diseases and sores. In addition, snakeweed is used in food processing, such as making tea and candy.

How to grow snakeweed?

If you want to grow snakeweed at home, here are some simple steps for your reference:

Step 1: Prepare the soil

Snakeweed needs to grow in fertile, well-drained soil. You can mix clay, sand and rotted compost in the pot to provide sufficient nutrients and water.

Step 2: Planting Serpentine

Bury the serpentine seeds in the soil, keeping a distance between each seed. Then gently compact the soil to ensure that the seeds are in close contact with the soil. Finally, spray some water on the surface of the soil to keep it moist.

Step 3: Caring for Snake Tongue

Snake Tongue needs plenty of sunlight and water to grow well. You can spray it with some water every day to keep the soil moist. If your snake's tongue plant is growing slowly, you can add some fertilizer to the soil to provide extra nutrients.