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If you're searching for where to buy mother in law tongue plant in New Zealand, you've come to the right place. Known for its hardy nature, graceful upright leaves, and air-purifying properties, the Mother In Law's Tongue is a favourite among beginner and experienced plant lovers alike. Whether you call it Sansevieria, Snake Plant, or Mother In Law's Tongue, this popular houseplant is prized for its low maintenance and bold architectural beauty. If you want to add this classic indoor plant to your home or office (or maybe searching for the perfect gift), you'll find various options at our local nursery, ready to be couriered to your door.

Sansevieria trifasciata 'Laurentii' growing in a pot.

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.

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Indoor Plants
Height: 45 cm
Spread: 20 cm
Flowering time: Spring
Tolerances: Extended dry periods, Hardy
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Patios, Pool areas
Garden styles: Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Mediterranean, Modern
Cissus rhombifolia trailling over the sides of a planter with lush foliage.

Cissus rhombifolia (Grape Ivy)

Cissus rhombifolia, commonly known as the Grape Ivy plant, is an evergreen perennial grown for its colourful and trailing foliage. Hanging stems host leaves which emerge bronze and age to a fresh green colour as it typically grows to 15 cm tall and 50 cm wide. Cissus rhombifolia is commonly grown as a potted plant indoors and is well suited to office environments. It can be grown outdoors where conditions favour, and in these circumstances, suits being planted around outdoor living areas, planted to trail over a wall or to spill out over steps, included in tropical gardens, or simply maintained in a container.

Suited to regions: Subtropical
Plant type: Indoor Plants
Height: 15 cm
Spread: 50 cm
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Patios, Pool areas
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern, Tropical
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Sansevieria 'Laurentii' (Mother In Laws Tongue)

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Why Choose Mother In Law's Tongue for Your Space?

Mother In Law's Tongue thrives on neglect, tolerating low light, infrequent watering, and fluctuating temperatures. It's known for improving indoor air quality by filtering toxins, making it an excellent choice for bedrooms, offices, and living rooms. Its striking upright leaves suit modern, minimalist, and classic decor, and it pairs beautifully with other indoor plants and succulents.

Options When Buying Mother In Law's Tongue Plant

When searching for where to buy mother in law tongue plant, it's helpful to know the main varieties available:

Shopping these unique varieties lets you match your plant to your decor and care preferences. They are all easy to care for and well-suited to New Zealand’s indoor conditions.

Reliable New Zealand Source for Mother In Law's Tongue

As a dedicated New Zealand nursery, we grow and stock healthy, high quality Mother In Law's Tongue plants. Whether you are a collector or just starting your indoor garden, purchasing directly from a trusted local supplier means you receive carefully selected, pest-free plants ready for your home.

Browse our curated selection of Sansevieria: - Sansevieria trifasciata (Mother In Law's Tongue) - Sansevieria 'Laurentii' (Mother In Laws Tongue) - Sansevieria Green (Serpent Plant) - Sansevieria Black Coral

Plus, for those interested in similar resilient succulents, take a look at Gasteria bicolour (Lawyers Tongue).

Order Your Mother In Law's Tongue Online

No need to wonder where to buy mother in law tongue plant any longer. Our simple online ordering system allows you to select the exact variety you want, with quick dispatch and careful packaging to ensure your new plant arrives in pristine condition. Bring lasting elegance and effortless greenery into your home with a Mother In Law's Tongue from your trusted New Zealand nursery.


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