Mandy

Sanseveria tough lady

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  Almost unkillable
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  Most light conditions

• Sanseveria tough lady likes...
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    Light watering

    Mandy prefers her soil on the drier side, so only water her when the soil feels completely dry.

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    Most light conditions

    Like other snake plants, as long as she gets some natural light, Mandy is happy in most light conditions.

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    Dusting

    Keep Mandy’s striped leaves free from dust by giving them a gentle wipe with a clean cloth every now and then.

• Quick facts

  Botanical name

  Sansevieria 'tough lady'

  Nickname

  Snake plant, Elephant’s Toothpick, Mother-In-Law’s Tongue

  Plant type

  Indoor evergreen

  Plant height (including pot)

  5-10cm, 20-30cm

  Pet/baby safe

  Toxic if eaten

  Nursery pot size

  6cm, 12cm

• About sansevieria 'tough lady'

  With the official name of sansevieria tough lady, you know this plant will survive pretty much anything. Its striped leaves grow out from a central point, so it looks a bit like the top of a pineapple, but it is part of the Snake Plant family

  For the most part, this plant prefers to just be left alone. Forgot to water it? No problem. Left it in a shady spot? That’s ok. It’s very low maintenance, although it will grow quicker in a sunny spot and if you give it a monthly dose of diluted liquid fertiliser in spring and summer. If you’re looking for an easy plant to get you going, a sansevieria ‘tough lady’ is the perfect place to start.

  Did you know?

  When the temperature cools at night, a snake plant’s pores open, releasing all the oxygen it’s been holding in.