The Sansevieria Zeylanica, or Bowstring Hemp, is an easy-to-grow, low-maintenance indoor plant with tall, green, variegated leaves. It's ideal for beginners and doubles as a natural air purifier, making it perfect for bedrooms, offices, or bathrooms. Outdoors, it thrives in USDA zones 9–11. The plant prefers bright, indirect light, well-draining soil, and infrequent watering—about once a week. It rarely blooms indoors but may flower outdoors in warmer months. Mature plants reach 2–3 feet tall. Use liquid fertilizer for growth and repot only when needed.
Note: Toxic if ingested by pets or humans.
Unique Plant Features:
- The Sansevieria Zeylanica is a low-maintenance, air-purifying houseplant that thrives even with minimal care.
- Its tall, sword-like leaves display beautiful shades of green with slight variegation, adding striking visual appeal to any space.
- This hardy plant tolerates a variety of light conditions, from low light to bright, indirect sunlight.
- It grows up to 2-3 feet tall and about 1 foot wide, making it ideal for small spaces like offices, bedrooms, or bathrooms.
- The Sansevieria Zeylanica is drought-tolerant and prefers well-draining soil, needing water only when the soil is completely dry.
Warning: Not for Human or Animal Consumption
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Sunlight Partial Sun / Partial Shade
Foliage Color
Green
Mature Width
1-2 ft
Mature Height 2-3 ft
Growing Zones Indoors/Patios