

Meet the plant
A low, compact snake plant rosette
Dracaena trifasciata cultivar (formerly Sansevieria trifasciata) · also known as Snake plant Honey Boney, dwarf snake plant, mother-in-law's tongue
Native to West and Central Africa (the species); a cultivated form
A low-growing snake plant that forms a neat rosette of short, patterned leaves rather than tall spears. We keep a few snake plant types, so yours may differ slightly from the photo.
- A short, rosette-forming snake plant in a 12cm pot, sized for desks, tables and shelves.
- Copes with low, medium or bright light indoors, and full sun to semi-shade outside.
- Needs very little water: only once the soil has dried out completely.
Where it thrives
The best spot in your home
Almost anywhere indoors, from a dim passage to a bright lounge. Outdoors in full sun to semi-shade, protected from frost.
Safety: Keep away from pets and kids.
Care card
- Light
- Low to bright
- Water
- Every 2 to 4 weeks
- Humidity
- Any
- Temperature
- 15 to 30°C, no frost
- Soil
- Cactus mix
- Feeding
- A few times in summer
- Growth
- Slow, stays low
- Outdoors
- Yes, frost-free
Care made simple
Your first weeks together
- Pick a spot that suits you: it adapts to low or bright light.
- Water only when the soil is completely dry, pouring around the rosette rather than into its centre.
- In winter, water even less, roughly once a month.
Plant doctor
If you see this, do this
- Rotting in the centre of the rosetteWater sat in the middle. Water the soil only and tip out any trapped water.
- Soft, mushy leavesOverwatering. Let it dry right out and water far less often.
- Leaf markings fadingToo little light. A brighter spot keeps the pattern strong.
Questions
Good to know
What size will I receive?
What size will I receive?
A compact plant in a 12cm grow pot. Every plant is unique; the photo shows the size to expect.
Will it grow tall?
Will it grow tall?
No. It stays low and compact, slowly filling the pot with new rosettes.
Is it safe around pets and children?
Is it safe around pets and children?
Keep it out of reach of children and pets: snake plants are toxic if eaten.
Packed to arrive alive
4.94 out of 5 from 1114 reviews
We ship living plants across South Africa every week. This is what our customers say when the box arrives.
Our unboxing test: a plant box after a rough courier trip
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★★★★★
“Even after 7 days packed, the plants arrived in perfect condition - perky and happy for their new homes.”
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