Sansevieria Zeylanica – Snake Plant

Sansevieria zeylanica is a tough, hardy snake plant. The long sword-like leaves are dark green with wavy lighter green bands. They have rather a rugged, shabby-chic appearance often with rough, brown edges. Some minor leaf cracking is also common.

Sansevieria zeylanica are not as common as Sansevieria trifasciata, but they are just as bullet-proof and just as stunning. Easy care, shade loving, hard to kill, air-purifying… these beautiful plants have it all.

Please note: some scarring may occur on the leaves.

Horty Hints

Shabby but fabby! Scarring can occur on your zeylanica’s leaves, this is completely normal and adds to its stunning shabby-chic appearance.

Shady spots sorted! The zeylanica can adapt to lower light conditions making it an ideal addition to those not-so-sunny locations.

Squeaky clean! Make sure to wipe the stems of your zeylanica regularly to remove any dust and help maximise its air purifying powers.

Light

Sansevieria zeylanica is a relatively hardy plant which enjoys conditions from full sun to light shade and is also able to adapt to low light conditions if preferred.

Watering

Allow the soil to dry out completely before watering, then water thoroughly and allow to drain freely. Do not allow the plant to sit in water as this will cause root rot.

Temperature

This Snake Plant will be happy in temperatures between 15°C and 23°C. It can also tolerate temperatures as low as 10°C (but no lower) for short periods.

Humidity

The zeylanica thrives in normal household humidity. Avoid humid locations but if brown tips develop, consider occasional misting.

Feed

Apply a weak dose of cactus or general purpose feed once a month at most during the growing season. Sansevieria are low maintenance plants and don’t require a lot of food.

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Height & Growth Rate

Sansevieria zeylanica is a slow-growing plant which typically reaches an ultimate height of around 75cm to 1 metre.

Toxicity

Snake plants are mildly toxic if eaten. Keep away from children and animals. Do not consume.

Air Purifying

Sansevieria filter airborne toxins such as benzene and formaldehyde and are part of our clean air plant collection.

Origin

Sansevieria zeylanica is native to the tropical West African region.

Please note: images show how this plant may look at various stages of maturity. The size you choose may look different.

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