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Snake Plant Laurentii
Sansevieria trifasciata 'Laurentii'
Your easy-to-care-for favourite!
Sansevieria Trifasciata Laurentii, also known as Mother-In-Law's Tongue, is a great choice for homes and offices alike. Its deep green pointed leaves have creamy yellow edging and horizontal stripes. It requires very little care and thrives in a variety of environments!
Although we tend to associate air purification with plants with many leaves, Sansevieria Trifasciata Laurentii has been found to absorb a range of toxins, making it a beautifully sculptural natural air purifier!
We have 4 wonderful sizes available!
Grow pot size: 14cm
Overall height including grow pot: 50-60cm
Grow pot size: 17cm
Overall height including grow pot: 55-60cm
Grow pot size: 19cm
Overall height including grow pot: 60-65cm
Kokodama pot size: 13cm
Overall height including grow pot: 25-35cm
Key Benefits of Mother in Law's Tongue Plant
Considered by NASA as one of the best plants to purify the air, Sansevieria Trifasciata Laurentii, absorbs toxins from the air and expels clean oxygen into your home, making the air you breathe safer.
Its waxy leaf surface attracts dust, removing it from the air and keeping it away from your lungs! The dust can be easily wiped of Sansevieria Trifasciata Laurentii’s smooth flat leaves with a damp cloth.
This plant can do well in environments with low light and does not require frequent watering, making it easy to care for.
The Mother in Law's Tongue Plant Story
Sansevieria Trifasciata Laurentii is native to Tropical West Africa and is also known as Snake Plant, and Mother-In-Law’s tongue.
Although Mother-In-Laws tongue is reliable in low-light conditions, it way prefers light! If you can place a Sansevieria in a bright room it will reward you with quick growth. Overexposed to direct sun can damage Sansevieria Trifasciata Laurentii’s smooth waxy texture and brilliant colour. Therefore, during the summer months, it’s a good idea to move your Sansevieria out of direct sunlight.
Sansevierias only need watering once every 14 days in summer, and once every 6 weeks in Winter. Succulents hold water in their thick leaves, and their roots, so their soil should be left to entirely dry out between waterings. When you do water your Mother-In-Laws Tounge give it a good drink; just make sure it isn’t left sitting in water.
Is Mother in Law's Tongue The Right Plant For Me?
Unlike many succulents, Sansevieria Trifasciata Laurentii can thrive in low-light. So for decorating rooms lacking natural light, sansevieria is your plant! Sansevierias is particularly good for cheering up gloomy spaces due to having large green leaves which trigger an evolutionary response that helps us feel energized and healthy. This plant must be out of reach of nibbly pets or children and can reach up to four feet tall.
Perfect for beginners, Sansevieria Trifasciata Laurentii will beautify and purify your home!
Snake Plant Laurentii Care Guide
Light
Likes bright light but survives well in low light
Water
Water once every 2 weeks in the summer, and once every 6 weeks in the Winter. Ensure the soil dries out between watering and that the plant is not left to sit in water.
Temperature
Can tolerate a wide temperature range between 60-75°F (15-24°C)
Feeding
This is not a needy plant but if you want to feed your Mother-In-Laws tongue use organic all-purpose houseplant food. Feed it no more than twice a year, and only in the spring and/or summer.
Grooming
This plants leaves naturally clears the dust from the air, keeping it out of your lungs by catching it on its leaves. This dust can be gently wiped off its smooth leaves with a damp cloth.
Care
This is a easy plant to look after and doesn’t require any additional care other than making sure it is not in direct sunlight in the spring and summer. You can find more care tips for Mother-In-Law’s Toung and other Snake Plant varieties
Snake Plant Laurentii General Information
Origin
Tropical West Africa
Size
Unlike other varieties of Mother-In-Laws Tounge Sansevieria Trifasciata Laurentii can grow up to four feet tall.
Toxicity
Toxic so keep out of reach of pets and small children
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