Description
Sansevieria, which is native to Africa, is commonly called the snake plant, because of the shape of its leaves, or mother-in-law's tongue because of their sharpness. It forms dense stands, spreading by way of its creeping roots. Its stiff sword-shaped leaves grow vertically from a basal rosette. The Sanseveria 'Mini Boncel', or the Starfish, has unique leaves that have round, stout and open out like a fan. The Mini Boncel is the dwarf cultivar of the larger leaved Boncel and extremely slow growing and rare.It is grown for the hemp-like fiber in the leaves, which is called bowstring hemp. They are an attractive plant for pot culture and are very durable to a wide range of condition. The grow small greenish-white flowers on spikes but are attractive due to their foliage.They tolerate low light conditions and are very drought tolerant. They are propagated by division of roots at anytime of the year.
A study by NASA found that it is one of the best plants for improving indoor air quality by passively absorbing toxins such as nitrogen oxides and formaldehyde.
Dimensions of Potted Plant: L x B x H ~ 3" x 3" x 5"
Growth Medium: Cocopeat
Pot Description: Round Plastic Pot
How to Care for Snake Plants
Sansevieria are low light and and neglect tolerant plants which are very easy to maintain.
Light: Indirect sunlight
Water: Once a week
Feed: General purpose fertilizer once a month
Common Names
Snake Plant, Mother-in-law's tongue, Mother-in-law's Nose, Viper's Bowstring Hemp, Starfish Snake Plant
Botanical Name
Sansevieria Cylindrica 'Mini Boncel'
Native Region
Africa
Family
Asparagaceae
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