স্নেক প্ল্যান্ট লরেন্টি

Bold upright yellow-edged leaves. Releases oxygen at night – perfect for bedrooms. Sansevieria trifasciata var. laurentii (now classified as Dracaena trifasciata 'Laurentii') is a striking variegated snake plant with sword-shaped leaves featuring vibrant yellow margins and horizontal green bands. Native to tropical West Africa (Nigeria to Congo). Extremely low-maintenance, tolerates low light, drought, and neglect. NASA Clean Air Study plant - filters indoor air toxins. Releases oxygen at night via CAM photosynthesis, making it ideal for bedrooms. Rarely flowers indoors; mature pot-bound plants produce fragrant greenish-white night-blooming flowers. Award of Garden Merit recipient.

# Care Instructions - Place in bright indirect light. - Water once a week during summer and every two weeks during winter. - Use well-draining soil with pH between 6.0 and 7.0. - Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer (NPK) every four to six weeks during the growing season.

### Potting & Planting Instructions for Snake Plant Laurentii 1. **Container Selection**: Choose a terracotta, ceramic, or nursery pot with generous drainage holes at the base. 2. **Soil Mix Recipe**: Use Aerated, rich potting mix with coco peat, perlite, and vermicompost (pH 6.2–6.8). Adding a layer of coarse gravel or leca at the bottom enhances oxygenation. 3. **Planting Depth**: Position the plant at the exact same root collar depth as in its nursery container. Avoid burying stems too deep. 4. **Initial Settling**: After potting, water thoroughly until water drains freely, then place in bright indirect light for 3–5 days to acclimatize before moving to full sun.

Harvest mature stems/leaves as needed using clean sterilized pruning shears.

Pairs wonderfully with drought-tolerant companion plants and complementary indoor plants varieties.

Origin Country

West Africa (Nigeria east to Congo)

Climate Zone

USDA 10-12 (Zone 9-11 with protection)

Alternative Names

Mother-in-Law's Tongue, Saint George's Sword, Viper's Bowstring Hemp, Goldband Sansevieria, Devil's Tongue, African Spear, Bow String Hemp, Good Luck Plant, Magic Sword, Laurentii Snake Plant

Plant Age

Mature plants flower when pot-bound and well-established (several years)

Pot Size

5-20 L (1.5-5 gal), preferably shallow containers

Mature Height

2-4 ft

Mature Width

2-4 feet (60-120 cm) wide

Growth Rate

Slow

Soil Mix

Sandy well-drained

Germination

Not grown from seed (propagated by division, leaf cuttings, rhizome fragments)

Blooming Season

Spring (rarely flowers indoors); mature pot-bound plants produce fragrant night-blooming flowers

Fruiting Season

Orange berries after flowering (rarely in cultivation)

Flower Color

Greenish-white to cream (fragrant at night)

Fruit Color

Orange berries

Yield / Year

Continuous seasonal flowering and vigorous foliage

Lifespan

Many years (5+ years easily); decades with proper care

Rootstock

Rhizomatous; propagated by division, leaf cuttings, rhizome fragments

Toxicity Info

TOXIC to pets (cats, dogs, horses) and humans - contains saponins causing nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, gastrointestinal upset, lethargy, and drooling if ingested.