SANSEVIERIA ZEYLANICA
Known by the catchy nicknames of snake plants or mother-in-law's tongue, sansevieria plants are like the Swiss Army knives of the plant world — perfect for gifting, office spaces, or as your first charmingly resilient leafy buddy. The Sansevieria zeylanica takes the spotlight with its stunning green stripes and a bonus feature: it's a pro at freshening up the air. The plant is also said to bring good luck and represent determination because of it's hardy nature.
Plant Care Tips:
Watering:
Water sparingly. Snake plants need to dry out completely before a re watering to avoid root rot.
Lighting:
Thrives medium to high indirect sunlight. It can handle low light but it will only sustain itself there, not grow and develop.
Temperature:
These guys can handle desert heat but prefer anywhere from 60 to 90 degrees.
Soil Medium:
These guys are succulents basically so you want to get soil made for cacti or succulents for it to grow at its best. It needs well draining soil
Eyeing a new leafy buddy? All snake plants are good additions to a variety of living environments, can handle alot of neglect, and adapt nicely to changes. Check out these other cool variations of snake plant pals:
Dracaena trifasciata 'Hahnii': a small wonder with striped leaves, aka the bird's nest snake plant.
Dracaena trifasciata 'Twisted Sister': a petite cutie flaunting curled green-and-gold stalks.
Dracaena trifasciata 'Laurentii': a snazzy snake plant with yellow-trimmed leaves, a speckled look, and low-maintenance vibes.
Dracaena angolensis: rocking thick, round stems bursting from a rosette base.