Sansevieria Jade Marginata   (Sansevieria trifasciata 'Jade Marginata')

Description

The Sansevieria Jade Marginata is a very hardy houseplant. Its leaves are erect and thin. Its scientific name is the Sansevieria trifasciata 'Jade Marginata' though it is better known as the Snake Plant or the Mother-in-Law's Tongue. The leaves are thick, plain green, and sword shaped, with a fine, crisp line along both edges. This green edging gives it a somewhat more dressed-up look than the standard green Snake Plant.

The structure of Sansevieria Jade Marginata is composed of leaves growing upwards from the base and it has a structure that is strictly upright rather than outwards spreading. These rigid leaves and very low floor or table space needs help to make this an outstanding candidate for cramped spaces like doorways, narrow niches, stairways, or office cubicles. These plants are also among the most forgiving as their hard, succulent leaves will hold water so they are more tolerant of irregular watering and dim lighting than many other indoor plants.

Sansevieria Jade Marginata is extremely well-suited for indoor planting where only low- to medium-level light conditions are available; in addition to being able to cope with bright, indirect light conditions near a window, its slow growing, upright structure is well-suited for the beginner, or those who travel a lot. The plant's photosynthesis process also helps purify the air like any typical house plant, making it valuable as a part of indoor greenery.

Key features

• Tall, upright, sword-shaped leaves with a neat narrow edge along the margin
• A tight growth pattern that takes minimal floor space.
• Can cope with dark areas and bright, indirect light. This allows it to be used anywhere in the home.
• Because water is stored in its thick leaves, it's much more tolerant to infrequent watering than most houseplants.
• Low growth rate implies fewer repottings and trimmings
• An ideal choice for your home, office, stairways and entrance ways where space is not in abundance
• This is an easy, no-frills selection, good for new plant owners or those with hectic homes
• This is a great gift that will be kept for a long time, it's durable and will not require much looking after

Care at a glance

Product specifications

What's in the box

• 1 × Live Sansevieria Jade Marginata plant
• 1 × Pot (Bare-rooted / Pot: Optional)
• Potting mix
• Basic care guide

Important notes

• Each plant is a living thing, so small differences in leaf height, thickness, and edge colouring compared to the photo are normal.
• Plants may show some minor leaf bending or slight stress after travel. This usually settles down within a week of regular care.
• Don't overwater! Let the soil dry completely out before you water again as it's much more susceptible to waterlogged conditions than it is to dryness.
• Keep the plant away from prolonged direct, harsh sunlight, as it can scorch the leaf tips.
• Growth slows down further during winter months, which is normal for this plant.
• The leaves contain compounds that are mildly toxic if chewed or eaten, so keep the plant out of reach of pets and small children, as a general safety practice.

Frequently asked questions

Q: Why are the leaf tips of my Sansevieria turning brown?

A: Brown tips are normally a result of over watering, humidity level too low, or it receives too much direct sun. Make sure that the soil dries out completely between waterings, and that it doesn't sit in direct afternoon sun.

Q: How often should I water this plant?

A: Water only once soil has thoroughly dried out; which indoors could take from one or two weeks (depending on temperature and season). This plant does not tolerate being over-watered at all, it is far better to under-water than over-water.

Q: Can this plant survive in low light rooms?

A: Yes, this is one of the more tolerant of plants for the low light situations like a corner of the room far from windows. It will develop a little faster and fuller if it does receive some light.

Q: Does this plant need direct sunlight?

A: It does not need full sunlight. The brighter the light the better (indirect), but it will survive lower light levels too. Long exposures to high light levels could burn its leaves.

Q: How fast does this plant grow?

A: Is a slow grower. Because new leaves will be produced one by one at the base of the plant you won't notice a lot of growth within the first few months rather than weeks.

Q: Is this plant safe to keep around pets and children?

A: Sansevieria leaves are poisonous if chewed or eaten, as is the case with most houseplants. Keep out of reach of children and animals and consult with a doctor or vet if ingested accidentally.