Finn

Sansevieria Masoniana victoria

Whale fin plant; Shark fin plant; Mother-in-law’s tongue; Viper’s bowstring hemp

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  Most light conditions
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  Easy care

• Sansevieria Masoniana victoria likes...
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    Light watering

    He only needs watering every few weeks or so, when his soil feels dry. Less is more with this one.

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    Most light conditions

    He’ll be absolutely fine in anything from very low light to bright sunshine. More is better, but anything is ok.

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    Dusting

    If you notice he’s getting a bit dusty, give him a gentle wipe with a damp cloth. Clean pores mean a healthy Finn.

• Quick facts

  Botanical name

  Sansevieria Masoniana victoria

  Nickname

  Whale fin plant; Shark fin plant; Mother-in-law’s tongue; Viper’s bowstring hemp

  Air purifying

  Yes

  Plant height

  30-40cm

  Pet/Baby safe?

  Mildly toxic if ingested

  Nursery pot size

  12cm

• About Sansevieria Masoniana victoria

  If you’ve never heard of the Sansevieria family before, they’re the ideal beginner plants. They’re verging on immortal. They thrive on neglect, responding best to the lightest of watering and being left alone. This one is unusual in that it grows as a single leaf. In the wild in Africa, it typically grows into clumps, but as a houseplant it’s likely to remain one beautiful leaf.

  Low-key as they are, Snake plants have been treasured all over the world. In Nigeria, they’re associated with Ogun, the deity of war. In other parts of Africa, they’re connected to Oya, the bringer of storms. In China, they’re the ‘Tiger’s tail orchid’; in Japan, the ‘Tiger’s tail’; in Brazil, the ‘Sword of Saint George’; in Russia, ‘Pike’s tail’. Basically, this plant is pretty famous.

  Did you know?

  In Barbados, Sansevieria is known as the money plant and believed to bring its owner riches. Worth a try.