Snake Plant
(Mother-In-Law’s Tongue)
(Mother-In-Law’s Tongue)
The snake plant, commonly known as mother-in-law’s tongue, is a resilient succulent that can grow from 6 inches to several feet.
In addition to providing a bit of ambiance, snake plants have a number of health benefits, including:
In addition to providing a bit of ambiance, snake plants have a number of health benefits, including:
- filters indoor air
- removes toxic pollutants
- may help boost mental health
- easy to care for
- effective against allergies
- may help enhance the “energy” of a space, according to feng shui
- may help with minor ailments
Sansevieria Masoniana - Whale Fin 'Victoria'
The Whale Fin Snake Plant, also known as Sansevieria masoniana, is a striking succulent characterized by its broad, paddle-shaped leaves that resemble a whale's fin. Variants like the 'Victoria' are rare and feature unique variegation patterns, making them popular among collectors.
- Care: This plant thrives in low light and requires minimal maintenance, making it suitable for both beginners and experienced growers.
- Appearance: The leaves can grow up to 10 inches wide and 3 feet tall, with a distinctive marbled look.
- Propagation: While slow, propagation can be achieved through leaf cuttings or division.
- Rarity: Each 'Victoria' leaf is unique, adding to its appeal as a collector's item.
Sansevueria trifasciata 'Gold Flame'
Sansevieria trifasciata 'Golden Flame' (Gold Flame Snake Plant) - An upright vase shaped plant to 18 inches tall with rosettes of broad dark green, sword-shaped leaves that are slightly recurving and have wide golden yellow vertical stripes and new leaves that often emerge totally yellow.
It will tolerate low light levels but grows best and perhaps flowers better when given bright light. Should prove hardy to 30-32° F. Water sparingly and not at all as temperatures dip in winter, particularly if growing outdoors - can tolerate going months between watering and if grown outdoors in California does need to be kept under an eave or some other protection from winter rainfall and cold. Golden Flame is one of the more decorative of the snake plants and is a great container plant for interior or exterior use that needs little care.
It will tolerate low light levels but grows best and perhaps flowers better when given bright light. Should prove hardy to 30-32° F. Water sparingly and not at all as temperatures dip in winter, particularly if growing outdoors - can tolerate going months between watering and if grown outdoors in California does need to be kept under an eave or some other protection from winter rainfall and cold. Golden Flame is one of the more decorative of the snake plants and is a great container plant for interior or exterior use that needs little care.
Sansevieria Zeylanica
Sansevieria zeylanica, also known as bowstring hemp or Zeylanica snake plant, is a hardy, low-maintenance succulent ideal for indoor or outdoor growing, thriving with minimal care while providing striking upright foliage.