giant snake plant Snake Plant | Sansevieria Laurentii

giant snake plant Snake Plant | Sansevieria LaurentiiThe Sansevieria Laurentii is often nicknamed Mother in Law's Tongue due to its pointed leaves and sharp edges. However, this is where the comparison ends as, unlike the typecast reputation of some Mother in Law, the Sansevieria Laurentii is actually pretty low maintenance. They only require watering on occasion when their soil is dry, so it doesn't matter if you forget about them sometimes. This West African native also loves a warm and dry

The Sansevieria Laurentii is often nicknamed Mother-in-Law's Tongue due to its pointed leaves and sharp edges. However, this is where the comparison ends as, unlike the typecast reputation of some Mother-in-Law, the Sansevieria Laurentii is actually pretty low-maintenance. They only require watering on occasion when their soil is dry, so it doesn't matter if you forget about them sometimes. This West African native also loves a warm and dry environment (15-23°C, minimum 10°C). Keep your Snake Plant in bright, indirect sunlight, or a shaded spot away from drafts for it to stay happy.

This tall, indoor plant is a slow grower and will reach a maximum height of 1.2m, so you won't have to keep finding it a new home every year. Be sure to keep little Pricklettes away from this Prickle Plant as it is toxic to pets and children.

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