sansevieria ballyi

Miniature mother-in-law's tongue, Bally's snake plant.

Care level

Easy

This tiny powerhouse stands out with its compact rosettes of slender, dark green leaves that grow in a perfect cylindrical shape, rarely exceeding 6 inches in height. Each leaf has a distinctive sharp tip and subtle silver-green bands, creating an elegant miniature sculpture that's perfect for small spaces.

Care & maintenance

Light

Bright indirect light

Bright light, usually located near windows but doesn't receive direct rays for more than an hour during the day.

Temperature

Wide range (50°F - 89.6°F)

Fertilization frequency

Low

Once per season.

Humidity & watering

Low

Allow the soil to dry between waterings.

An ambiant humidity between 30 and 50% is recommended.

Soil

Choose a Succulent and cactus mix: A well-draining blend with coarse texture. Promotes root health by preventing water-logging and mimicking arid natural habitats.

If you want to create your own substrate, you can make a mixture of the following soils:

Click on the soil name for more information.

Pot

Narrow/Deep

Narrow/Deep

Prefer a pot that is taller than it is wide.

Features

Size & growth

Small

Upright

Slow growth

This plant grows slowly. It can reach up to 12 inches in height or spread.

It grows upwards without support.

Toxicity

Toxicity table by species
Human
Cat
Dog

Reproduction & propagation

Fruits & flowers

Flowering & not self-pollinating

The sansevieria ballyi can produce flowers and therefore fruits.
This plant is not capable of self-pollination, it will not be able to produce fruits if it is not pollinated by another individual.

Propagation methods