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Sansevieria Laurentii XL | 17cm
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Unit E1, 26 Sir Alfred Owen Way
Joe's Plant Place
Caerphilly CF83 3HU
United Kingdom
Plant Description
Description
Dracaena trifasciata ‘Laurentii’ (formerly Sansevieria trifasciata ‘Laurentii’), commonly known as the Snake Plant or Mother-in-Law’s Tongue, is a hardy houseplant with tall, upright leaves patterned in dark and light green with distinctive golden-yellow edges. Its architectural shape and ability to tolerate a wide range of indoor conditions make it an excellent choice for beginners, offices and lower-light rooms.
PLANT CARE
Everything you need to know to keep your plant happy and thriving.
LIGHT
Medium Light
WATER
Low watering. Allow the compost to dry out completely between waterings, then water thoroughly and allow all excess water to drain away. Water considerably less during winter.
SOIL
Free-draining cactus, succulent or houseplant compost with added perlite or grit. Good drainage is essential to prevent root and rhizome rot.
REPOT
Repot every 2–3 years or when noticeably rootbound. Snake Plants prefer being relatively snug in their pots, so move up only one pot size at a time.
HUMIDITY
Low
DIFFICULTY
Beginner
AIR PURIFYING
Yes
JOE'S TOP TIP
Snake Plants tolerate lower light, but medium to bright indirect light will encourage stronger growth and maintain the yellow variegation of ‘Laurentii’. Always check that the compost has dried before watering rather than following a fixed watering schedule.
COMMON MISTAKE
Overwatering. Snake Plants store moisture within their thick leaves and rhizomes and can tolerate extended dry periods. Constantly damp compost is one of the quickest ways to cause root rot.
WHEN TO COME BACK TO US
Bring it back (or a photo) in 8–12 weeks if you want: • Repotting advice • Propagation advice • Help with watering • A general plant health check
PLANT FACT
‘Laurentii’ is distinguished from the standard green Snake Plant by the yellow margins running along the edges of each leaf. It spreads through underground rhizomes and can gradually produce new shoots around the base of the plant.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN
Cultivar of Dracaena trifasciata, a species native to tropical West Africa