The Snake Plant is one of the most popular houseplants. Its stiff green leaves can grow up to 76 cm tall and are sword-shaped (hence the common name). With horizontal patterns, they may vary in lighter\/darker tones, but unlike the \u201cEspada de Sta. B\u00e1rbara\u201d, this one doesn\u2019t have a yellow edge around the leaves. Like all Sansevierias, it\u2019s ideal if you don\u2019t have much time or experience caring for plants, as it\u2019s almost impossible for it not to survive indoors, since it tolerates tough conditions like long dry spells, temperature changes, or lower-light spaces. It’s also the ideal plant for indoor environments because it belongs to the group of “air purifiers”, meaning it helps remove toxins from the air (such as formaldehyde and benzene) and improve relative humidity. As with other Sansevierias, it grows slowly, and a sign of dryness\/lack of water is \u201cwrinkles\u201d (dehydration ridges) appearing on the leaves, which also start to look drier\u2014much like human skin would. In this case, simply increase the amount or frequency of watering, always allowing the water to drain after watering and ensuring the soil dries well between each watering.<\/p>\n
Scientific name<\/strong>: Sansevieria zeylanica<\/em> CUIDADOS<\/strong> Fun fact<\/strong>: In Nigeria\u2019s Yoruba culture, Sansevieria zeylanica<\/em> is considered a sacred plant, associated with protection and good luck. In Portugal, it\u2019s also strongly associated with protection and luck, so it\u2019s often placed by the entrance to homes.<\/p>\n WARNING! Fotografia representativa \u2013 a fotografia apresentada \u00e9 de um exemplar existente em stock no momento da coloca\u00e7\u00e3o do produto no cat\u00e1logo online, pelo que \u00e9 uma refer\u00eancia. A planta fornecida ser\u00e1 similar \u00e0 da foto sendo que, dependendo da fase do ciclo vegetativo em que se encontre, poder\u00e1 variar na forma, apar\u00eancia ou tamanho (ex: outra tonalidade de folha, com ou sem flor\/fruto, etc). A altura referida inclui o vaso pl\u00e1stico que se v\u00ea na fotografia.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The Snake Plant is one of the most popular houseplants. Its stiff green leaves can grow up to 76 cm tall and are sword-shaped (hence the common name). With horizontal patterns, they may vary in lighter\/darker tones, but unlike the \u201cEspada de Sta. B\u00e1rbara\u201d, this one doesn\u2019t have a yellow edge around the leaves. Like […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":87818,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":""},"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[1411,743],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-86677","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-indoor-plants","7":"product_cat-plants","9":"first","10":"instock","11":"taxable","12":"shipping-taxable","13":"purchasable","14":"product-type-simple"},"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/hortodocampogrande.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/86677","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/hortodocampogrande.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/hortodocampogrande.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hortodocampogrande.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/87818"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/hortodocampogrande.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=86677"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hortodocampogrande.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=86677"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hortodocampogrande.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=86677"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hortodocampogrande.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=86677"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
Common names<\/strong>: Snake Plant, Mother-in-law\u2019s Tongue
Family<\/strong>: Asparagaceae<\/em>
Origin<\/strong>: Tropical regions of Africa (Nigeria, Congo, Kenya, Tanzania) and parts of Asia (India, Sri Lanka)
Climate<\/strong>: Tropical, subtropical
Category<\/strong>: Indoor plant
Approximate height<\/strong>: 60cm
Pot diameter<\/strong>: 17 cm<\/p>\n
Light<\/strong>: Prefers bright indirect light, but tolerates low-light conditions. Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight, which can cause leaf burn. If placed in a darker spot, the leaves will tend to become darker.
Temperature<\/strong>: Ideal between 18\u00b0C and 27\u00b0C (avoid temperatures below 10\u00b0C)
Watering<\/strong>: Water when the substrate is completely dry. Don’t leave standing water in saucers or decorative pots without drainage holes.
Humidity<\/strong>: Adapts well to low-humidity environments. Doesn’t require regular misting but cleaning the leaves with a damp cloth is recommended to keep the plant beautiful and healthy.
Fertilization<\/strong>: Apply during spring and summer.
Pruning<\/strong>: Remove damaged or dry leaves at the base with clean scissors. Avoid cutting leaf tips, as they don’t regenerate.
Soil<\/strong>: Light and well-draining substrate, preferably sandy (for cacti and succulents will be ideal). Avoid soils that retain too much moisture.
Not Pet Friendly<\/strong>: Toxic to pets if ingested, may cause gastrointestinal irritation.<\/p>\n