Common Name |
Mother-in-law’s tongue, Snake Plant |
Botanical Name |
Sansevieria trifasciata |
Origins |
Tropics of West Africa |
Season Availability |
All Year Round |
Description |
Succulent plant with stiff fleshy leaves with a pointed tip. |
Colours |
Leaves come in shades of dark green with light green horizontal banding and some varieties have cream edging on the leaves. |
Growing Conditions |
Sansevieria is tolerant of low to moderate light levels and can be a long lived indoor plant. Avoid temperatures below zero and keep out of direct sun. |
Care Instructions |
During warmer months water once a week and feed regularly with soluble plant food. In winter water only once every 4-6 weeks. Sansevieria can remove pollutants from interior environments. |