bird's-nest plant snake plant green leaves Sansevieria trifasciata 'Green Hahnii' – Green Bird's Nest Snake Plant – Sprouts of Bristol

bird's-nest plant snake plant green leaves Sansevieria trifasciata 'Green Hahnii' – Green Bird's Nest Snake Plant – Sprouts of BristolThis easygoing houseplant is the perfect addition for basic greenery. Low maintenance and tolerant of a variety of light levels, snake plants are the ultimate low bother, no fuss houseplant. This cultivar is a solid forest green, with a highlight of paler green towards the root and where it's growing. Each leaf grows directly from the soil, reaching for the sky and growing together in a tight group. The plant will keep adding more leaves as long as it

This easygoing houseplant is the perfect addition for basic greenery. Low-maintenance and tolerant of a variety of light levels, snake plants are the ultimate low-bother, no-fuss houseplant. This cultivar is a solid forest green, with a highlight of paler green towards the root and where it's growing. Each leaf grows directly from the soil, reaching for the sky and growing together in a tight group. The plant will keep adding more leaves as long as it has space in the pot, and as it ages will grow slightly bigger - but not too quickly, another factor which makes it so easygoing and unfussy. If you want a touch of green, and minimal effort, the snake plant is the big way to go.

Scientific Name
Sansevieria trifasciata ‘Green Hahnii’ (triple-banded San Severo plant, cultivar: green Hahn's)

Synonyms: Dracaena trifasciata (accepted scientific name)

This plant has changed genus; it's now part of the Dracaena Genus, and its scientific name is Dracaena trifasciata

Common Name(s)
Snake Plant, Bird's Nest Snake Plant, Bird's Nest, Mother-in-Law's Tongue, Devil's Tongue, Snake Tongue, St. George's Sword

Origin
Native to Central and West Africa, this plant grows naturally in Cameroon, Central African Republic, Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Nigeria, Gabon, Tanzania and the DRC.

Light
Snake plants are hugely flexible with lighting, as the positioning of their leaves allows them to maximise any light. While they can survive even in the dimmest of rooms, they will thrive best in bright, indirect light. You can even place them in direct sun as long as you let them build a tolerance gradually!

Water
Allow the soil to totally dry out between waters. Be especially careful if your Snake Plant is in a darker spot as it will need much less frequent watering there than on a sunny windowsill. Perfect if you're forgetful with watering!

Humidity
Low humidity is ideal for Snake Plants, though an occasional hose down to keep the leaves dust-free will be appreciated. Just make sure they thoroughly dry out afterwards!

Soil
Use a well-draining soil; a blend for cacti and succulents (with sand and grit) would work well here. For an extra boost you can mix in bark as well which the plant will appreciate! Repot every three years in Spring as the plant grows. It doesn't mind being pot-bound for a while but will put out more new growth when it has more space!

Food
Feed every two months using a diluted fertiliser; one designed for cacti or just for houseplants generally will work fine. Make sure to water first to avoid burning the plant's roots.

Temperature
Temperatures of about 12-32°C are great; make sure it doesn't drop below 10°C in winter.

Pet-safe
No, this plant is toxic to pets and small humans.

Sprouts Top Tips
Snake Plants are great at growing in a variety of light levels, but make sure you tailor both your expectations and your watering schedule to the light level. You will need to water more in a bright location, and the plant will probably grow better too; in a dimmer location, water less and expect slower growth! In lower light you may also see less variegation, especially on newer growth, so if you want to keep all that lovely colour it may need moving to a slightly brighter spot.

Did You Know?
Snake Plants are often celebrated as a good luck symbol, and are believed to be good for Feng Shui, warding off negative energy and improving harmony.