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Sansevieria trif. 'Moonshine' / 12Cm
Dracaena trifasciata 'Moonshine'
Confirmed format: 12cm Pot
Plant Highlights: Silvery-green upright leaves • Compact architectural form • Tolerates lower light than many houseplants • Easy to care for • Adds year-round structure indoors
Overview
Sansevieria trifasciata 'Moonshine' (botanically classified as Dracaena trifasciata 'Moonshine') is a distinctive indoor foliage plant valued for its broad, upright leaves in soft silvery-green tones. The clean, uncluttered form and unusual colouring make it an eye-catching feature in modern interiors, whether displayed on its own or grouped with other houseplants. Compact and slow growing, 'Moonshine' is well suited to homes and offices, bringing year-round structure with minimal maintenance. Brighter positions help the foliage retain its characteristic pale colouring, while the plant also tolerates lower light conditions.
Why We Love It
The soft silver foliage of 'Moonshine' offers a fresh alternative to darker snake plants while maintaining the same strong architectural shape. Its compact size and straightforward care make it an excellent choice for both experienced and first-time houseplant owners.
Plant Details
| Botanical Name | Dracaena trifasciata 'Moonshine' |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Snake Plant |
| Plant Type | Indoor foliage plant |
| Foliage | Evergreen, broad, silvery-green leaves |
| Position | Bright indirect light to lower light |
| Soil | Free-draining houseplant compost |
| Habit | Upright, clump-forming |
| Mature Height | Approximately 30cm to 60cm (up to 1m over time) |
| Mature Spread | Approximately 15cm to 30cm (up to 50cm over time) |
Growing Guide
| Light | Position in bright, indirect light for the best foliage colour, although the plant will also grow in lower light. |
|---|---|
| Watering | Allow the compost to dry thoroughly between waterings. Reduce watering during the cooler months when growth naturally slows. |
| Compost & Drainage | Use a free-draining houseplant compost. Avoid leaving the pot sitting in water, as consistently wet compost can lead to root problems. |
| Maintenance | Wipe the leaves occasionally to remove dust and keep the foliage looking fresh. |
Perfect For
- Living rooms, bedrooms and home offices with bright, indirect light
- Hallways or other naturally lit areas with lower light levels
- Adding year-round architectural structure indoors
Good to Know
- 'Moonshine' stores moisture in its thick leaves, so it is generally better to underwater than overwater.
- Good drainage is essential for healthy growth.
- Avoid placing the plant beside cold draughts or directly against radiators.
Product Information
| Supplied Format | 12cm Pot (P12) |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Indoor foliage plant |
| Light Requirements | Best in bright, indirect light while tolerating lower light conditions |
| Placement | Ideal for living rooms, bedrooms, offices and naturally lit hallways |
| Key Feature | Grown for its elegant silvery-green foliage and upright architectural habit throughout the year |
Indoor growing & care
- Plant type
- houseplant
- Position & light
- Bright indirect
- Watering
- low
- Soil & drainage
- Free draining
- Mature size
- 30cm high· 15cm wide
- Foliage
- evergreen
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