Perfect for office areas, windowsills, reception desks, kitchenettes, cubicle corners, dining areas, meeting rooms, waiting rooms, indoor hedging.
Mother-in-law's Tongue is a widely used ornamental an indoor plant, bearing stiff, spear-like leaves featuring a dark and light green mottled pattern. It tolerates low light and irregular watering, making it an easy-to-keep home and office companion at both desk and floor plant size. Once used to produce bowstring hemp, this sansevieria species is now a popular house plant, counted in the NASA Clean Air Study for its ability to remove benzene, formaldehyde, trichloroethylene, xylene and toulene from indoor air.
Mother-in-law's Tongue is a widely used ornamental an indoor plant, bearing stiff, spear-like leaves featuring a dark and light green mottled pattern. It tolerates low light and irregular watering, making it an easy-to-keep home and office companion at both desk and floor plant size. Once used to produce bowstring hemp, this sansevieria species is now a popular house plant, counted in the NASA Clean Air Study for its ability to remove benzene, formaldehyde, trichloroethylene, xylene and toulene from indoor air.
Botanical name: Sansevieria trifasciata
Common name(s): Mother-in-law's Tongue, Snake Plant, St. George's Sword (Brazil), Tiger's Tail
Size: Up to 60cm
Water: Once every 2-3 weeks, allowing excess water to drain away. If unsure, err on the dry side. This plant is susceptible to overwatering.
Light: Will tolerate low light and indirect sunlight.
Temperature: Min 10°C.
Humidity: Normal room humidity. Keep away from air vents and draughts.
Toxicity: Toxic to cats and dogs.
Further reading:
Common name(s): Mother-in-law's Tongue, Snake Plant, St. George's Sword (Brazil), Tiger's Tail
Size: Up to 60cm
Water: Once every 2-3 weeks, allowing excess water to drain away. If unsure, err on the dry side. This plant is susceptible to overwatering.
Light: Will tolerate low light and indirect sunlight.
Temperature: Min 10°C.
Humidity: Normal room humidity. Keep away from air vents and draughts.
Toxicity: Toxic to cats and dogs.
Further reading:
- Snake Plant 101 - Taking 'Easy' to a New Level (houseplantscare.blogspot.com)
- Snake Plant Home Design Photos (houzz.com)
- NASA Clean Air Study (wikipedia.com)
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