✦AIPlant Details
- Botanical Name
- Sansevieria
- Common Name
- Mother-in-Law's Tongue
- Mature Height
- 1–4 ft
- Mature Width
- 1–2 ft
- Growth Rate
- Slow
- Sun Requirements
- Flexible
Accent & Specialty
Mother-in-Law's Tongue
Sansevieria
Sansevieria is a virtually indestructible houseplant that features striking, variegated foliage and thrives in a wide range of light conditions. Its drought-tolerant nature and low-maintenance requirements make it an ideal choice for both beginner gardeners and busy indoor spaces.
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Plant Information
Description
- Sansevieria is a virtually indestructible houseplant that features striking
- variegated foliage and thrives in a wide range of light conditions. Its drought-tolerant nature and low-maintenance requirements make it an ideal choice for both beginner gardeners and busy indoor spaces.
This plant is toxic if ingested and is not pet-friendly. It is a perfect 'set it and forget it' plant for busy individuals or those new to plant care.
Uses
- Excellent as a container plant
- indoor accent
- or office plant
- suitable for xeriscaping in frost-free climates.
Key Features
- Air-purifying
- drought-tolerant
- low-maintenance
- architectural foliage
- and highly adaptable.
Planting
- Plant in well-draining
- coarse potting mix designed for cacti and succulents
- ensure the container has adequate drainage holes.
Recommended Spacing
- Privacy Hedge
- 1–2 ft apart
- Shrubs / Border
- 1–2 ft apart
- Groundcover
- 0.75–1.5 ft apart
- Accent / Specialty
- 1–2 ft apart
Care
- Water sparingly
- especially in winter
- fertilize lightly once or twice during the growing season
- keep away from freezing temperatures.
- Water Needs
- Low
- Maintenance
- Low
- Drought Tolerance
- High
Plant Information Disclaimer
Plant characteristics, growth rates, mature sizes, spacing, care requirements, and other horticultural information provided on this page may be AI-assisted and are intended as general guidance only. Actual plant performance can vary based on climate, soil, water, sunlight, planting conditions, maintenance, and other environmental factors. Information may contain errors or may not apply to your specific conditions. We recommend confirming important planting, care, and selection decisions with a VN Nursery representative or qualified landscape professional before relying on this information.
✦ AI — AI-generated image used for illustrative purposes. Actual plants may vary.
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