Description
Sansevieria ‘Futura Superba’ is a compact and beautifully variegated snake plant with upright, sword-shaped leaves edged in golden yellow. Known for its durability and air-purifying qualities, it thrives in a wide range of lighting conditions and is ideal for beginners or low-maintenance plant lovers.
- Full Botanical Name: Sansevieria trifasciata ‘Futura Superba’
- Common Names: Snake Plant, Mother-in-Law’s Tongue
- Country and/or Region of Origin: Native to tropical West Africa
- Growing Conditions in Native Habitat: Found in dry, rocky areas with well-draining soil and bright, filtered sunlight
- Care Guide:
- Light: Tolerates low to bright indirect light; best colour in medium light
- Ideal Room: Office, bedroom, or hallway; tolerates low light corners
- Feeding: Apply cactus or succulent fertilizer every 8–10 weeks in spring and summer
- Humidity: Prefers low to moderate humidity
- Ideal Temperature: 18–30°C; avoid temperatures below 10°C
- Watering: Allow soil to dry completely between waterings; overwatering can lead to root rot
- Pet/Child Safe: Toxic (genus level) — contains saponins that cause nausea, vomiting, and drooling if ingested by pets or humans
- Soil Type: Fast-draining cactus or succulent soil mix
- Propagation: Leaf cuttings or division of rhizomes
- Eventual Height and Spread: 30–60 cm tall; 20–30 cm wide
- Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
- Pests and Treatment: Resistant to most pests; occasionally mealybugs or spider mites — treat with neem oil
- Repotting: Every 2–3 years or when rootbound
- Pruning: Remove damaged or discoloured leaves to maintain appearance
- Air Purification: Excellent; filters formaldehyde, benzene, and xylene from the air
- Folklore: In many cultures, Sansevieria is believed to bring good luck, protection, and positive energy to the home
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