Snake Plant (Sansevieria)
$19.99
Enhance your home with the effortless elegance of Sansevieria, also known as the Snake Plant or Mother-in-Law’s Tongue. With its striking sword-shaped leaves that can grow up to 6 feet tall, Sansevieria is a popular and easy-to-care-for houseplant that is ideal for adding a touch of greenery to any room.
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Species: trifasciata
Plant Height: 4-48 in.
Spread: 10-36 in.
Evergreen: Yes
Plant Form: Upright
Minimum Sunlight: Indirect
Maximum Sunlight: Indirect
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Snake Plants thrive in bright, indirect sunlight but can tolerate low-light conditions. They’re adaptable and will do well in rooms with filtered light or even under fluorescent lighting. However, avoid placing them in direct sun for extended periods, as harsh rays can scorch their leaves.
A Snake Plant prefers warm, dry environments with temperatures between 65–85°F. It does best in well-draining soil and low-humidity areas. Avoid placing it in cold drafts or overly damp rooms, as excess moisture can lead to root rot.
Water your Snake Plant only when the top 1–2 inches of soil feel dry. Typically, this means every 2–3 weeks in warmer months and less frequently in winter. Overwatering is the most common mistake—Snake Plants store water in their leaves, so they tolerate drought much better than soggy soil.
Water your Snake Plant only when the top 1–2 inches of soil feel dry. Typically, this means every 2–3 weeks in warmer months and less frequently in winter. Overwatering is the most common mistake—Snake Plants store water in their leaves, so they tolerate drought much better than soggy soil.
Use a balanced, all-purpose houseplant fertilizer diluted to half strength during the growing season (spring through summer). Feed once a month at most. Avoid fertilizing in fall and winter when the plant’s growth naturally slows down.
Snake Plants are generally hardy but can occasionally attract pests such as spider mites, mealybugs, or fungus gnats. Overwatering can also cause root rot or leaf spotting. Regularly wiping the leaves and ensuring proper drainage helps prevent most issues.