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Sansevieria trifasciata 'Laurentii' (now classified as Dracaena trifasciata 'Laurentii')
P25 Pot
Plant Highlights: Bold upright foliage with golden-yellow margins • Architectural evergreen houseplant • Exceptionally easy to care for • Ideal as a statement plant for larger indoor spaces
Overview
Sansevieria trifasciata 'Laurentii', commonly known as the Variegated Snake Plant, is a timeless indoor favourite grown for its striking upright leaves. Each sword-shaped leaf features rich green banding edged with bright golden-yellow margins, creating a bold architectural look that complements both contemporary and traditional interiors.
Supplied in a P25 pot, this larger specimen provides instant impact in living rooms, offices and entrance halls. Its slow-growing nature and ability to adapt to a wide range of indoor conditions make it an excellent choice for both experienced plant owners and beginners.
Plant Details
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Sansevieria trifasciata 'Laurentii' (Dracaena trifasciata 'Laurentii') |
| Common Name | Variegated Snake Plant |
| Plant Type | Indoor foliage plant |
| Pot Size | P25 |
| Light | Bright, indirect light to lower light conditions |
| Growth Habit | Upright, architectural |
| Foliage | Dark green leaves with golden-yellow margins |
| Soil | Free-draining houseplant or cactus compost |
| Watering | Allow the compost to dry thoroughly between waterings |
| Humidity | Average household humidity is suitable |
| Mature Size | Height 60–120 cm, spread 30–50 cm |
Growing Guide
Position
Place in bright, indirect light for the strongest growth and most vibrant leaf colour. It also tolerates lower light levels, making it suitable for many areas of the home. Avoid prolonged exposure to intense midday sun.
Watering
Allow the compost to dry out completely before watering again. Reduce watering during the winter months and never leave the pot standing in water, as excess moisture can lead to root rot.
Feeding
Feed monthly with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser during spring and summer. Little or no feeding is required during winter when growth slows naturally.
Indoor Placement
An excellent choice for living rooms, home offices, bedrooms and hallways with natural light. Its larger size makes it particularly effective as a floor-standing feature in spacious interiors.
Why We Love It
- Bold variegated foliage creates an instant focal point.
- Extremely forgiving and ideal for busy lifestyles.
- Tolerates a wide range of indoor conditions.
- Slow-growing and long-lived with minimal maintenance.
Good to Know
The thick leaves store water, allowing the plant to cope well with occasional missed waterings. Overwatering is the most common cause of problems, so it's always better to err on the side of keeping the compost too dry rather than too wet.
Product Information
- Supplied in a P25 nursery pot.
- Grown for its striking evergreen foliage.
- Pot size refers to the nursery container, not the plant's eventual mature size.
Indoor growing & care
- Plant type
- houseplant
- Position & light
- Bright indirect
- Watering
- low
- Soil & drainage
- Free draining
- Mature size
- 1.2m high· 50cm wide
- Foliage
- evergreen
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