Sansevieria trifasciata 'Black Coral'
Sansevieria trifasciata 'Black Coral' is an elegant, upright houseplant prized for its dramatic sword-shaped foliage. The broad, architectural leaves are deep green with distinctive horizontal bands of dark silver-grey, creating a striking marbled effect that adds sophistication to any indoor space.
Exceptionally hardy and easy to care for, this slow-growing variety thrives in a wide range of conditions and is well suited to homes, offices and low-maintenance interiors. Its bold vertical habit makes it an excellent choice for adding structure to plant displays, while its excellent air-purifying qualities make it as practical as it is attractive.
- Other names: Snake Plant, Mother-in-Law's Tongue
- Useful to know: Toxic if ingested - not safe for pets and children
- Feature: Great air purifying plant
- Eventual height: Can grow up to 100cm
- Origins: Cultivar of Sansevieria trifasciata, native to West Africa
- See more: Sansevieria Experience
Sansevieria Care Sheet
Light: Thrives in bright, indirect light but is highly tolerant of lower light conditions. It can also cope with some direct sun.
Water: Allow the compost to dry out completely between waterings. Water sparingly, particularly during autumn and winter, as overwatering is the most common cause of problems.
Soil/Nutrition: Use a free-draining cactus or succulent compost. Feed monthly during spring and summer with a diluted balanced liquid fertiliser.
Humidity: Average household humidity is ideal. No additional humidity is required.
Pruning and propagation: Remove damaged leaves at the base as required. Propagate by division or leaf cuttings.
Experience level: Beginner
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EAN code8713123429994
- Brand
- Pot Size12cm
- Height35cm
Sansevieria Care
Light: Bright, filtered light, but is also extremely tolerant.
Water: Sansevieria needs little water. Especially in the winter they need less watering. A half glass of water every 2 months is sufficient. In spring and summer, it is advised to moisten the soil every 2 weeks.
Temperature: Sansevieria like room temperature around 18-25°C. They do not like temperatures below 10°C
Soil: Use a well-draining universal potting soil.
Fertiliser: Sansevieria does not need much extra fertiliser. From April to July, the plant needs a feed once every two weeks.
Repotting: Sansevieria do well in the same pot for years. Repot only when necessary. Use a well-draining soil that has plenty of perlite and some sand. Repot in a container that is no more than one size larger.
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