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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.

Metrosideros 'Maungapiko' specimen tree covered in red flowers.

Metrosideros 'Maungapiko'

Metrosideros ‘Maungapiko’ is a compact New Zealand native pohutukawa cultivar valued for its dense habit, glossy green foliage, and vivid red summer flowers. Flowering during the warmer months, it delivers strong colour while remaining much smaller than standard pohutukawa trees. This makes it ideal for urban gardens and tighter planting spaces.

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Trees
Height: 8.00 m
Spread: 4.00 m
Flowering time: Summer
Tolerances: Coastal, Hardy
Garden uses: Hedging, Screening
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Modern, Native
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Magnolia denudata 'Gere'

Magnolia denudata 'Gere' is a magnificent deciduous tree celebrated for its large, fragrant white flowers that appear in late winter and early spring before the foliage emerges. Its elegant branching habit, lush green leaves, and spectacular floral display make it an exceptional feature tree for New Zealand gardens.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Trees
Height: 7.00 m
Spread: 4.00 m
Flowering time: Spring, Winter
Garden uses: Parks, Specimen
Garden styles: Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
Buxus 'Graham Blandy' boxwood shrubs growing as a cluster.
Buxus 'Graham Blandy'

Buxus 'Graham Blandy' is a distinctive, upright boxwood cultivar prized in New Zealand for its narrow, columnar form and year-round evergreen...

Metrosideros 'Kawa Copper' red and green foliage.
Metrosideros 'Kawa Copper'

Metrosideros ‘Kawa Copper’ is a distinctive New Zealand native pohutukawa cultivar prized for its rich copper toned new growth, glossy evergreen...

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Cornus 'Eddies White Wonder' white flowers held on trailing stems.
Cornus 'Eddie's White Wonder'

Cornus 'Eddie's White Wonder' is a deciduous dogwood tree renowned for its impressive spring blossoms and vibrant autumn foliage. This hybrid...

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A lush Fraxinus cimmzam specimen tree.
Fraxinus pennsylvanica 'Cimmzam'

Fraxinus pennsylvanica 'Cimmzam', commonly known as Cimmzam Green Ash, is a hardy and fast growing deciduous tree valued for its symmetrical form and...

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Metrosideros excelsa (Pohutukawa) specimen tree with masses of red flowers in a coastal location.
Metrosideros excelsa (Pōhutukawa)

Metrosideros excelsa, commonly known as Pōhutukawa or the New Zealand Christmas Tree, is a coastal evergreen renowned for its brilliant red flowers...

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Platanus 'Autumn Glory' trees in bags at a plant nursery.
Platanus 'Autumn Glory'

Platanus 'Autumn Glory' is a large, deciduous ornamental tree renowned for its striking foliage and impressive stature. This cultivar of the Oriental...

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Coprosma 'Scarlett O'Hara'

Coprosma 'Scarlett O’Hara' is a vibrant evergreen shrub admired for its striking red toned foliage and naturally dense growth habit. This colourful...

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Metrosideros 'Spring Fire' trees  for sale at The Plant Company nursery.
Metrosideros 'Spring Fire'

Metrosideros ‘Spring Fire’ is a compact and highly floriferous New Zealand native pohutukawa cultivar valued for its brilliant red spring flowers and...

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Phormium 'Green Dwarf' flax plant in a native garden with Oioi plants.
Phormium 'Green Dwarf'

Phormium 'Green Dwarf', also known as Dwarf Green Flax, is a compact, tidy New Zealand flax cultivar with lush, bright green, strap-like leaves. It...

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Coprosma 'Plum Hussey'

Coprosma 'Plum Hussey' is a striking evergreen shrub admired for its rich plum purple foliage and naturally dense growth habit. This colourful New...

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A large Metrosideros 'Maori Princess' trees in an avenue with masses of red flowers.
Metrosideros 'Maori Princess'

Metrosideros 'Maori Princess' is a stunning cultivar of the NZ Christmas tree (Pohutukawa) and is renowned for its brilliant crimson-red flowers and...

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Luisa' plum tree covered in yellow fruit.
Plum 'Luisa'

The 'Luisa' Plum is a popular variety that produces good yields of large, yellow-skinned fruit, blushed with red. The flesh is firm, yellow, sweet...

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Phormium tenax plant in a garden with green foliage.
Phormium tenax

Phormium tenax, commonly known as the NZ flax or Harakeke, is a flax plant that produces erect, green, sword-like leaves. Stems rise above the...

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Griselinia Broadway Mint hedge with lush, green foliage.
Griselinia 'Broadway Mint'

Griselinia Broadway Mint, commonly known as NZ Broadleaf, is a fast-growing, evergreen New Zealand native shrub prized for its dense, glossy...

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Coprosma 'Lighthouse'

Coprosma 'Lighthouse' is a striking evergreen shrub admired for its upright growth habit and vibrant colourful foliage. This attractive New Zealand...

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Coprosma 'Margarita'

Coprosma 'Margarita' is a vibrant evergreen shrub admired for its colourful foliage featuring warm tones of green, gold, bronze, and orange...

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Pittosporum 'Wrinkled Blue' speciment tree.
Pittosporum 'Wrinkled Blue'

Pittosporum ‘Wrinkled Blue’ is an attractive, upright evergreen tree known for its distinctive blue-grey foliage and dense, columnar growth habit...

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A Metrosideros robusta (Northern Rata) tree in full flower in a native reserve.
Metrosideros robusta

Metrosideros robusta, commonly known as Northern Rata, is a majestic New Zealand native tree renowned for its brilliant red flowers and large...

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Coprosma 'Green Rocks'

Coprosma 'Green Rocks' is a hardy evergreen shrub admired for its dense compact growth habit and fresh green glossy foliage. This attractive New...

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Blueberry 'Powder Blue' blue berries with lush, green foliage.
Blueberry 'Powder Blue'

Blueberry 'Powder Blue' is a late season blueberry variety valued for its sweet flavour, firm berries, and extended harvest period. This reliable...

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Blueberry 'Centurion' large, dark blue berries.
Blueberry 'Centurion'

Blueberry 'Centurion' is a late season blueberry variety valued for its large firm berries and excellent sweet flavour. This productive plant...

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Boysenberry 'Berry Delight' dark coloured fruit.
Boysenberry 'Berry Delight'

Boysenberry 'Berry Delight' is a compact boysenberry variety valued for its excellent flavour rich berries and manageable growth habit. This modern...

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Leptospermum scoparium (Manuka) shrubs in a native reserve.
Leptospermum scoparium (Manuka)

Leptospermum scoparium, commonly known as Manuka or New Zealand Tea Tree, is a hardy native shrub prized for its aromatic foliage and masses of white...

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Sansevieria trifasciata plant with variegated foliage in a pot.
Sansevieria trifasciata (Mother In Law's Tongue)

Sansevieria trifasciata, commonly known as the Variegated Snake Plant or Mother in Laws Tongue, this is a very popular indoor plant. It features...

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Sansevieria 'Bantel's Sensation' plant.
Sansevieria Bantel's Sensation

Sansevieria Bantel’s Sensation is a variety of the commonly known, Variegated Snake Plant and is a popular indoor plant. It features upright and...

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Sansevieria hahnii Jade Marginata plant.
Sansevieria Hahnii Jade Marginata

Sansevieria Hahanii Jade Marginata, commonly known as the Dwarf Snake Plant or Serpent Plant, is a very popular indoor plant. It features upright and...

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Sansevieria Green (Serpent Plant)

Sansevieria Green, commonly known as the Snake Plant or Mother in Law’s Tongue, is a very popular indoor plant. It features upright and fleshy leaves...

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Sansevieria Hahnii Green plant.
Sansevieria Hahnii Green

Sansevieria Hahnii Green, commonly known as the Dwarf Snake Plant, is a popular indoor plant. It features upright and fleshy leaves that are green...

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Sansevieria zeylanica plant in a white pot.
Sansevieria zeylanica

Sansevieria zeylanica is a variety of the commonly known, Snake Plant, and is a popular indoor plant. It features upright and fleshy leaves that are...

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Sansevieria cylindrica 'Fan' plant in a pot.
Sansevieria cylindrical

Sansevieria Cylindrical is a variety of the commonly known, Snake Plant and is a popular indoor plant. It features upright and fleshy dark green...

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Metrosideros 'Maungapiko'

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What Makes Sansevieria Cultivars Special?

Sansevieria cultivars include a diverse group of plants stemming from the Sansevieria trifasciata species, but by selective breeding and natural variation, you'll find cultivars with striking patterns, leaf shapes, growth habits, and variegation. Renowned for their air-purifying qualities, these plants thrive in New Zealand homes where they’re celebrated for resilience and modern aesthetics. From compact rosettes to tall, upright leaves, there’s a sansevieria cultivar for every room and décor style.

Popular Sansevieria Cultivars in New Zealand

Explore some of our most sought-after sansevieria plants, each with distinctive features and easy-care nature:

Care Tips for Sansevieria Cultivars

One reason sansevieria cultivars are so popular in New Zealand is their adaptability. They tolerate low light, require minimal watering, and can handle a bit of neglect. With good drainage and only the occasional feed in the warmer months, these plants reward you with vibrant growth and strong structure. Place them in indirect or dappled light for best results, but rest assured—they’ll also survive in shadier corners that defeat fussier houseplants.

Why Choose Sansevieria Cultivars for Your Space?

Choosing sansevieria cultivars means adding long-lasting, low-maintenance greenery with bold visual impact. Their upright or compact shapes complement modern home aesthetics, and their reputation for purifying air makes them a smart choice for bedrooms, living rooms, and offices. With so many forms to explore—from Sansevieria trifasciata (Mother In Law's Tongue) to Sansevieria Bantel's Sensation—you're sure to find a cultivar that fits your style and space.

Browse our full range to find the ideal sansevieria cultivars for your home, and enjoy the timeless beauty and effortless care these plants bring to every New Zealand setting.


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