Botanical Name: Dracaena trifasciata ‘Laurentii’ (syn. Sansevieria trifasciata ‘Laurentii’)
Common Names: Snake Plant, Mother-in-Law’s Tongue, Variegated Snake Plant, Laurentii Snake Plant, Green and Yellow Snake Plant
📌 Product Description
Dracaena trifasciata ‘Laurentii’, commonly known as the Variegated Snake Plant, is a striking architectural succulent featuring upright sword-like leaves edged in bright yellow with deep green banded centres. Its bold vertical growth and contrasting colour make it a popular choice for modern interiors and water-wise gardens.
Exceptionally hardy and drought-tolerant, this plant thrives with minimal care and adapts well to a wide range of light conditions. It is particularly valued as a low-maintenance indoor plant that adds structure and height to any space.
A resilient, long-lasting plant ideal for South African homes, offices, and shaded outdoor areas.
📏 Size When Fully Grown
Height: 60 – 120 cm
Spread: 30 – 60 cm
Growth Habit: Upright, clump-forming succulent
Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
🌱 Best Growing Conditions
Light: Low light to bright indirect light (best colour in bright light)
Soil: Well-draining succulent or sandy soil mix
Water:
Allow soil to dry completely between watering
Very drought-tolerant
Reduce watering significantly in winter
Avoid waterlogged soil
Feeding: Light feeding during spring and summer
Maintenance:
Remove damaged leaves at the base
Divide clumps to propagate
Extremely low maintenance
🌦️ Planting & Growing Season (South Africa)
Best Planting Time: Spring or early summer
Growing Season: Spring and summer
Climate Suitability: Ideal for indoor environments and warm temperate regions
Frost Tolerance: Protect from frost; sensitive to prolonged cold
🌼 Additional Benefits
Striking green and yellow variegation
Highly drought-resistant
Excellent air-purifying qualities
Very low maintenance
Tolerates low light conditions
Long-lived and resilient
🌿 Ideal Uses
✔ Indoor décor
✔ Office plant
✔ Modern architectural planting
✔ Shaded patios
✔ Container planting
✔ Low-maintenance gardens