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Sansevieria - Indoor Plant
The Snake Plant or Mother-in-laws-tongue is a carefree, resilient houseplant that makes a bold, architectural statement in your home with tall, swordlike leaves and unique variegation. Tolerant of most growing conditions, it is an ideal plant for beginners or those who want an easy-to-grow houseplant.
Supplied in a 12cm pot and standing approx 10cm tall, this is a low growing sansevieria
Key Features:
- Foliage: Upright variegated
- Height: 1-2 foot
- Best Placement: Can be put anywhere for best growth, full sun
- Care Requirements: Well drained soil is essential
Great for adding a dramatic effect to a room, sansevieria is incredibly drought tolerant and can go months without needing water. One of the easiest houseplants to grow
Growing Guide
| Care & Maintenance | Keep in typical indoor room temperatures of 15–24°C, ensuring temperatures remain above 10°C. Apply a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser once monthly during the spring and summer growing season. |
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Plant Details
| Foliage Type | Evergreen |
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| Light Requirements | Bright indirect to low light (tolerates full sun) |
| Watering | Low (allow soil to dry between waterings) |
Indoor growing & care
- Plant type
- houseplant
- Position & light
- Full sun
- Watering
- low
- Soil & drainage
- Well drained
- Mature size
- 61cm high
- Foliage
- evergreen
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