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Sansevieria zeylanica - mother-in-law's tongue / snake plant & pot combination

  • Position: ideally bright, with some full sun, but will also tolerate shade
  • Soil: good potting compost
  • Rate of growth: slow
  • Hardiness: tender (indoors only)
  • Current height: approximately 50cm (including pot)
  • Pot cover: includes a 16cm glazed Porto dark blue pot

    This must be one of the easiest houseplants to grow being tough and near indestructable, yet it is still stylish, simple and loved by interior designers. Clump forming with strong, broad, sword-like grey-green leaves which are crossbanded with a darker green, it’s the perfect plant for modern homes and busy lifestyles.

  • Home care: The main thing to avoid with this plant is overwatering, so only water (avoiding the crown) when the compost gets quite dry. In winter you can cut back even more and only water every month or two and keep temperatures above 10°C. Repot every few years when the roots start to split the pot.
Sansevieria zeylanica - mother-in-law's tongue / snake plant & pot combination
Buy all items for £29.73
Availability: In stock (shipped within 3-5 working days)