Sansevieria trifasciata 'Futura Superba' - Snake Plant
Sprouts of BristolThis easygoing plant will grow fastest in bright light, but can put up with lots of different light levels, down to shadier spots where it may not put out new growth but will sustain itself thanks to its vertical leaves which are great at capturing any light available. This variety of Snake Plant has yellow variegation on the edges of its tall leaves, each of which spring out of the soil from a shared root system and reach for the sky. The leaves are striped horizontally with deeper forest green and more silver-green colours, and as semi-succulent leaves they are firm to the touch and shouldn't bend at all when healthy. A perfect plant for houseplant beginners, the Snake Plant is easy to care for and easy to love.
Scientific Name
Sansevieria trifasciata 'Futura superba' (San Severo plant, three [colours] bound together, cultivar: superb future)
Yes, this plant has now been reclassified into the Dracaena genus, so its official scientific name is Dracaena trifasciata. It is still mostly sold under the name Sansevieria, though.
Common Name
Snake Plant, Bowstring, Viper's Tongue, Mother-in-Law's Tongue, St. George's Sword
Origin
Native to West Africa
Light
Snake plants are hugely flexible with lighting, as the positioning of their leaves allows them to maximise any light. While they can survive even in the dimmest of rooms, they will thrive best in bright, indirect light, but you can even place them in direct sun as long as you let them build a tolerance gradually!
Water
Allow the soil to totally dry out between waters. Be especially careful if your Snake Plant is in a darker spot as it will need much less frequent watering there than on a sunny windowsill.
Humidity
Low humidity is ideal for Snake Plants, though an occasional hose down to keep the leaves dust-free will be appreciated. Just make sure they thoroughly dry out afterwards!
Soil
Use a well-draining soil; a blend for cacti and succulents (with sand and grit) would work well here. For an extra boost you can mix in bark as well which the plant will appreciate! Repot every three years in Spring as the plant grows. It doesn't mind being pot-bound for a while but will put out more new growth when it has more space!
Food
Feed every two months using a diluted fertiliser; one designed for cacti or just for houseplants generally will work fine. Make sure to water first to avoid burning the plant's roots.
Temperature
Temperatures of about 12-32°C are great- make sure it doesn't drop below 10°C in winter.
Pet-safe
No, this plant is toxic to pets and small humans.
Sprouts Top Tips
Snake Plants are great at growing in a variety of light levels, but make sure you tailor both your expectations and your watering schedule to the light level. You will need to water more in a bright location, and the plant will probably grow better too; in a dimmer location, water less and expect slower growth!
Important Information
If you have any questions, please check out the below or get in touch via our contact formWe're devoted to sending our customers quality plants with the best service around. Every plant is backed by our 7-day guarantee, so they arrive in good health.
Our team takes extra steps when prepping plants for transportation, but they're still sensitive to changes, so there may be minor cosmetic issues. We always aim to photograph and disclose any flaws before shipping, but a living creature travelling across the country in a box can take a hot minute to adjust to its new life.
If you have any issues within 7 days of receiving your order, holler at our customer support team on our contact form with your order details and some pics of the issue. After the guarantee has expired, though, we can't refund as we can't guarantee care and environmental factors. If you repot the plant during the 7 days, the guarantee is void.
We have been sending plants up and down the country for many year now and we like to think we have our way down to an art.
We protect the plant from falling out of the soil with tissue paper and tape if needed, then we wrap the plant in corrugated cardboard, and sometimes we protect the leaves with extra tissue paper if required. This is then placed into a box and if there is any empty space, we fill this with void fill to stop the plants moving around inside the box. Sometimes we will write a note on your packing slip to water the plant on arrival, so please look out for this. This is due a freshly watered plant going in a box will not only be soggy, but as the plant is in darkness this can sometimes make the plant unhappy when just freshly watered.
If your plant arrives to you unhappy, please send us a photo of the plant and packaging if relevant straight away, so we can advise you.
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