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Sansevieria trifasciata Hahnii, Snake Plant - Plant

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Description

Sansevieria trifasciata Hahnii is a popular houseplant with dark green leaves marked with a pattern of wavy cross stripes in a lighter color.
What makes it special:
  • NASA recommended an air purifier plant.
  • Best plant for AC rooms, office desk.
  • Zero maintenance plant.
  • Best indoor plant for low light condition.
  • Popular houseplant with wavy cross stripes.
Sr Item name
1 Sansevieria trifasciata Hahnii, Snake Plant - Plant
2 4 inch (10 cm) Grower Round Plastic Pot (Black)
3 4.5 inch (11 cm) Ronda No. 1110 Round Plastic Planter (Yellow)

Sansevieria trifasciata is also known as the Snake Plant is one of the most popular and hardy species of houseplants belongs to the family Asparagaceae.Sansevieria trifasciata has broad strap-like, upright leaves that are dark green and marked with a pattern of wavy cross stripes in a lighter color.

The striping gives it the common name of the snake plant. Snake plants can survive low light levels, drought and have few insect problems. NASA research has even shown that snake plants are able to help keep the air inside the home clean, removing toxins such as formaldehyde and benzene.

Plant Specifications

Plant Height 8 inch (20 cm)
Plant Spread 4 inch (10 cm)
*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%
Common Name Birds Nest Sansevieria, Golden hahnii.
Maximum Reachable Height Up to 30 centimete
Flower Colour Greenish-white.
Bloom Time Rarely bloom.
Difficulty Level Easy to grow.

Planting and care


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Sunlight

  • Keep the plant indoor with bright indirect natural light or bright artifical light.
  • Protect the plant from direct harsh sunlight as it can cause damage to the foliage.
  • Soil
  • The soil should be well drained and fertile rich in oragnic content.
  • Watering
  • Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.
  • Water when top soil (3-4 inches) feels dry to touch.
  • Water thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy season.
  • Application of Fertilizer
  • During the main growing season feed the plant with organic fertilizer once a month.
  • Loosen the topsoil without disturbing the roots of the plant so it can uptake the nutrients and moisture easily.
  • Re-potting
  • When a plant outgrows in current pot, re-pot with fresh potting soil and some fertilizer.
  • Do the re-potting late evening and keep the plant in shady area for 2 to 3 days and then move the plant in its suitable climatic condition.
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    Plant Protection
  • Remove dead, infected or damaged plant parts and dispose them away from the planting area.
  • Spray Neem, Eucalyptus or Citrus oil for any insect/pest attack, as a primary treatment.

  • Donts
  • Easily grows in AC rooms but away from AC vents.
  • Do not over-water the plant especially when pot does not have drainage holes.
  • Sansevieria trifasciata Hahnii care

    Initial care for 1-2 weeks after receiving plant at your location:

  • Keep the plant in natural indirect bright Light.
  • Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.
  • Water when top soil (1-2 inches) feels dry to touch.
  • Do not re-pot for min. 2 weeks after receiving it.

  • Key requirements to keep plant healthy:
    Sunlight Bright indirect natural light or bright artificial light.
    Watering Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture. Water when topsoil (3-4 inches) feels dry to touch. Water thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy season.
    Soil Soil should be well drain and fertile, rich in organic content.
    Temperature 12-29 degrees Celsius.
    Fertilizer Apply any organic fertilizer.

    Sansevieria trifasciata Hahnii special feature

    The snake plant is an excellent air purifier plant.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Do Snake plants clean the air?

    Yes, according to NASA Snake plant is one of the best air-purifying plants.

    Is Snake plant a cactus?

    No, Snake Plant is a very common succulent.

    What do Snake plants look like?

    It is also known as mother-in-laws tongue because it look likes a tongue. The Snake plant is tall or short, with flat or slightly concave leaves, and variegated with dark green, silver, light green, yellow and white.

    What are Snake plants good for?

    According to NASA, Snake plant cleans the air, it is one of the best air-purifying plants. As well as It makes an elegant tabletop or office desk plant.

    Why do Snake plants turn yellow?

    Snake plant leaves turn yellow mainly because of moisture stress, which can be from either over-watering or under-watering. As many plants age, the lower leaves will turn yellow and drop off. This is simply a normal part of their growth. Plants that receive too little light will often start to yellow on the lower leaves. Plant leaves may also turn yellow if a plant is not receiving all of the nutrients it requires.

    Does Snake plant have flowers?

    Yes, but Snake plants rarely produce flowers.

    Do Snake plants need a lot of light?

    No, Snake plants require less light, ideally Snake plant needs indirect bright sunlight.

    Is Snake plant an indoor plant?

    Yes, Snake plant is an indoor plant and grows best at a location that receives natural indirect/artificial bright light.

    Do Snake plants help you sleep?

    As per published research Snake plants increase the oxygen in your room and help you get a more restful sleep.

    Do Snake plants need fertilizer?

    Snake plant doesnt require much fertilizer but will grow a little more if it is fertilized a couple of times during the spring(February-March) and summer(April-June).

    How to Snake plants propagate?

    You can propagate the Snake plant through cutting.
    1. To grow plant in pot, choose a pot having of 4-inch upper diameter and drainage holes.
    2. Fill the 1/3 pot with well-drained soil rich in organic content and place the 8-10 cm long cuttings in the center of the pot.
    3. Fill the remaining pot with same soil.
    4. Keep the plant in indirect bright light location.

    Will Snake plant grow in full sun?

    Snake plant will grow in full sunlight but protect the plant from direct harsh sunlight as it can cause damage to the foliage.

    How often should Snake plants be watered?

    Apply water when the topsoil (3-4 inch) in the pot feels dry to touch.

    Do Snake plants need drainage?

    Yes, Snake plant requires good drainage because Snake plants dont require too much water and if there is no drainage the logged water will cause root rot.

    When do Snake plants bloom?

    Snake plant rarely blooms in the spring(February-March)time.

    Can Snake plants grow in water?

    Yes, Snake plant also grows in Water, but the life span will get reduced if Snake plant is grown in the water.

    Do Snake plants like humidity?

    Yes, the Snake plant requires a low humidity level.

    Is Snake plant good feng shui?

    No, Snake plant is not Feng Shui but it is NASA recommended best air purifier plant.

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