sansevieria cultivars
Sansevieria cultivars have earned a place in homes and offices throughout New Zealand thanks to their remarkable hardiness, low-maintenance appeal, and architectural foliage. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned plant enthusiast, sansevierias—often called snake plants or mother-in-law’s tongue—offer a wide variety of shapes, sizes, and colours to enrich any indoor space. On this page, you'll discover the key features of popular sansevieria cultivars, care tips, and inspiration for elevating your indoor plant collection.
Sansevieria 'Laurentii' (Mother In Laws Tongue)
The Sansevieria Laurentii plant, commonly known as the Mother in Law Tongue, is a very popular indoor plant. It features upright and fleshy leaves that are green-grey with yellow edges. The spear shaped leaves arise from the base of this clump growing plant. It grows slowly to eventually reach 1 m tall and 50 cm wide but often grows to about 45 cm tall and 20 cm wide in a container. The Sansevieria Laurentii plant makes for a fabulous indoor plant and is well suited to providing colour to offices and foyers. It can be grown outdoors in warmer climates and suits Mediterranean themed gardens.
Sansevieria Hahnii (Bird's Nest Snake Plant)
Sansevieria Hahnii, commonly known as the Dwarf Snake Plant or Serpent Plant, is a very popular indoor plant. It features upright and fleshy leaves that are green with a yellow edge. The spear shaped leaves arise from the base of this clump growing plant. The spear shaped leaves arise from the base of this clump growing plant. It grows slowly to eventually reach about 30 cm tall and 20 cm wide. The Dwarf Snake Plan makes for a fabulous indoor plant and is well suited to providing colour and texture to offices where it can be placed on a shelf or desk without being an intrusion. Sansevieria Hahnii can be grown outdoors in warmer climates and suits Mediterranean themed gardens.
