sansevieria zeylanica

Snake plant, Lucky plant, Bowstring hemp.

Care level

Easy

This tough plant features elegant sword-shaped leaves with distinctive crossbanding patterns in varying shades of green and gray. Unlike its cousins with bold stripes, it shows off a more subtle, mottled pattern that creates a sophisticated camouflage effect.

Care & maintenance

Light

Moderate indirect light

All areas of your interior that are roughly equidistant between shade and sun. These areas benefit from slight brightness throughout the day.

Temperature

Wide range (50°F - 95°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

Standard size

Standard size

Prefer a pot with a classic width/depth ratio.

Features

Size & growth

Medium

Upright

Slow growth

This plant grows slowly. It can reach 1 to 3 feet in height or spread.

It grows upwards without support.

Toxicity

Toxicity table by species
Human
Cat
Dog
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Reproduction & propagation

Fruits & flowers

Flowering & not self-pollinating

The sansevieria zeylanica 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