Botanical Name: Dracaena trifasciata āLaurentiiā
(Formerly known as Sansevieria trifasciata āLaurentiiā)
Common Names: Snake Plant, Mother-in-Lawās Tongue, Bowstring Hemp, Saint Georgeās Sword, Yellow-Edge Snake Plant, Variegated Snake Plant
š Product Description
āLaurentiiā is the classic yellow-edged Snake Plant, featuring upright sword-shaped leaves with deep green centres and bold golden-yellow margins. Its strong vertical form and vibrant variegation make it one of the most popular indoor foliage plants worldwide.
Exceptionally hardy and drought tolerant, this plant thrives in low-light interiors as well as bright indirect light. It is ideal for modern dƩcor, offices, and low-maintenance plant styling.
A timeless, architectural indoor plant perfect for South African homes and businesses.
š Size When Fully Grown
Height: 60 ā 100 cm
Spread: 30 ā 60 cm
Growth Habit: Upright, clump-forming
Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
š± Best Growing Conditions
Light: Low light to bright indirect light
(Bright light enhances yellow variegation)
Soil: Well-draining indoor or succulent potting mix
Water:
⢠Water only when soil is completely dry
⢠Extremely drought tolerant
⢠Reduce watering in winter
⢠Avoid waterlogged soil
Temperature: 15 ā 30°C
Frost: Not frost tolerant
Fertiliser: Light feeding during spring and summer
š¦ļø Planting & Growing Season (South Africa)
Best Planting Time: Spring to early summer
Active Growing Season: Spring and summer
Climate Suitability: Excellent indoor plant nationwide; suitable outdoors in frost-free coastal areas
Cold Sensitivity: Protect below 10°C
š¼ Additional Benefits
ā Extremely hardy and forgiving
ā Striking yellow variegation
ā Air-purifying qualities
ā Ideal for beginners
ā Excellent low-light tolerance
ā Long-lasting and durable
šæ Ideal Uses
ā Indoor dĆ©cor
ā Office plant
ā Entrance halls
ā Modern minimalist interiors
ā Patio containers (shade)
ā Low-maintenance plant styling


