Sansevieria

Sansevieria is a popular ornamental plant with its upright habit and various shades of green, adding color and texture to indoor living spaces. This plant is also known best for its air purifying qualities.

Sansevieria can be used as an accent potted plant, or a stand-alone feature in interior spaces with indirect light. Sansevieria use the crassulacean acid metabolism process; absorbing carbon dioxide and releasing oxygen.

Sansevieria is an evergreen perennial plant that forms dense stands, with the leaves growing vertically. The coloring is usually lighter in the center of the leaves. Mature leaves can grow into a dark green. Sansevieria can grow up to 48 inches with a spread of 36 inches. This is a low maintenance plant, easy to care for, and tolerating low light. Watering may be infrequent – let the soil dry between watering. During the winter, watering may be reduced further. Sansevieria does best in loose, well-drained potting soil.