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Sansevieria, popularly known as "mother-in-law's tongue" or "snake plant", is an indoor plant prized for its decorative appearance and ease of care. Native to the arid regions of Africa and Asia, this succulent plant successfully adapts to indoor conditions, bringing a touch of greenery and elegance to any space.
Beyond its aesthetic value, Sansevieria is recognised for its ability to purify the air. Studies have shown that this plant can remove toxins such as formaldehyde and benzene from the surrounding environment, contributing to improved air quality in homes and offices.
Caring for Sansevieria
Light: Sansevieria prefers bright spots but also tolerates partial shade. It's advisable to position it near a window, sheltered from direct sun rays.
Temperature: It withstands varied temperatures between 12-25°C. At lower temperatures, growth slows down.
Watering: Moderate watering is recommended — once every two weeks during the growing period and monthly during winter. It's more resistant to lack of water than to excess, which can cause root rot.
Soil: Requires well-drained substrate, ideal for cacti and succulents. Repotting is done every 2-4 years, as the plant grows.
Sansevieria types for collectors
There are numerous Sansevieria varieties, each with distinct characteristics. Although it's very difficult to make an exhaustive list of ALL its varieties, we've compiled an almost complete table below.
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- Sansevieria trifasciata 'Laurentii'
- Sansevieria trifasciata 'Green Hahnii'
- Sansevieria trifasciata 'Golden Hahnii'
- Sansevieria cylindrica
- Sansevieria cylindrica 'Nina'
- Sansevieria cylindrica 'Starshooter'
- Sansevieria cylindrica 'Skyline'
- Sansevieria trifasciata 'Moonshine'
- Sansevieria 'Black Gold'
- Sansevieria 'Tornado Twist'
- Sansevieria 'Bantel's Sensation'
- Sansevieria trifasciata 'Silver Princess'
- Sansevieria trifasciata 'Futura Superba'
- Sansevieria 'Silver Flame'
- Sansevieria 'Hahnii Curly Spiral Star'
- Sansevieria 'Hahnii Spiral Star'
- Sansevieria 'Hahnii Jade Multicolor'
- Sansevieria 'Hahnii Jade'
- Sansevieria 'Hahnii Jade Black'
- Sansevieria trifasciata 'Zeylanica'
- Sansevieria trifasciata 'Black Coral'
- Sansevieria 'Almond Jade'
- Sansevieria kirkii 'Friends'
- Sansevieria 'Digitorum'
- Sansevieria trifasciata 'White Snow'
- Sansevieria trifasciata 'Hahnii Green Mould'
- Sansevieria trifasciata 'Hahnii Diamond'
- Sansevieria 'Mahanakorn'
- Sansevieria 'Boncellensis'
- Sansevieria 'Boncellensis Hedgehog'
- Sansevieria 'Star Canyon Granite'
- Sansevieria 'Kirkii Coppertone'
- Sansevieria 'Ehrenbergii Banana'
- Sansevieria 'Ehrenbergii Samurai'
- Sansevieria masoniana 'Whale Fin'
- Sansevieria 'Aubrytiana Dragon'
- Sansevieria 'Spearmint'
- Sansevieria 'Grandis'
- Sansevieria 'Jamaiquina Queen'
- Sansevieria 'Tabby Green'
- Sansevieria 'Fernwood'
- Sansevieria 'Fernwood Mikado'
- Sansevieria 'Gold Dust'
- Sansevieria trifasciata 'Black Diamond'
- Sansevieria 'Canary'
- Sansevieria 'Star Canary'
- Sansevieria 'Boncel Variegata'
- Sansevieria 'Cleopatra'
- Sansevieria 'Comet Amazon Green'
- Sansevieria 'Dancing Queen'
- Sansevieria 'Golden Futura'
- Sansevieria 'Super Green'
- Sansevieria aubrytiana 'Lauren'
- Sansevieria bacularis 'Fernwood Punk'
- Sansevieria 'Comet Kichaka'
- Sansevieria cylindrica 'Spaghetti'
- Sansevieria cylindrica 'Straight'
- Sansevieria trifasciata
- Sansevieria trifasciata 'Grey Stripe'
- Sansevieria trifasciata 'Metallica'
- Sansevieria trifasciata 'Tess'
- Sansevieria trifasciata 'Whitney'
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