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Snake Plant - Trifasciata Black Coral Mother in laws tongue
Snake Plant - Trifasciata Black Coral Mother in laws tongue
Tall, upright leaves in deep green with silvery cross-bands: a striking snake plant that grows almost anywhere.
- Very easy
- Low to bright light
- Rarely, when bone dry
- Keep away from pets and kids
- 12-15cm grow pot
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Snake Plant - Trifasciata Black Coral Mother in laws tongue
R 175.00
About this plant
About this plant
The Snake Plant or Sansevieria Mother in laws tongue
This plant cleans air! And its better at it than most other indoor plants. (note this can be an indoor or outdoor plant).
It absorbs amounts of carbon monoxide in a way that would make other plants feel bad.
Not only does it release Oxygen, it absorbs toxins in the air.
Light requirements:
Indoor: low - medium - high indirect sunlight
Outdoor: Full sun - Semi shade
Water requirements:
Indoor & outdoor: Requires very little water. Water only once soil has dried out completely.
Note: Each individual plant is unique. This image is an example only, however the plant you receive will be as close as possible to this image description.
Note: Stem length indicated above is a guide to the estimated length rather than an exact length that you will receive.
Note: Keep out of reach of children and pets. Toxic
Delivery and packaging
Delivery and packaging
We deliver nationwide with The Courier Guy: Pudo locker R89 or to your door R145. Gauteng customers can also collect in Boksburg (R25).
Orders ship from our depot within 7 working days, and most are on their way sooner. A few rarer plants are ordered in specially for you, which is why we allow 7 days. Couriers don't deliver on weekends.
Every order is packed by hand to survive the courier.
Healthy arrival guarantee
Healthy arrival guarantee
If your plant arrives dead or damaged, we replace it. Just let us know within 24 hours of receiving it and send us a few photos.
For everything else, see our refund policy.
Meet the plant
Dark, dramatic leaves with silver bands
Dracaena trifasciata 'Black Coral' (formerly Sansevieria trifasciata) · also known as Black Coral snake plant, mother-in-law's tongue, sansevieria
Native to West and Central Africa (the species); a cultivated form
Black Coral has upright, very dark green leaves marked with silvery-grey horizontal bands, a moodier take on the classic snake plant. Its leaves store water, so it goes weeks without a drink.
- Deep green leaves banded in silvery grey make a bold, dark accent in a 12 to 15cm pot.
- 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: dim passages, bedrooms, offices or 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 to moderate
- Outdoors
- Yes, frost-free
Care made simple
Your first weeks together
- Put it wherever it suits your space: it adapts to low or bright light.
- Water only when the soil is completely dry, then soak and drain.
- In winter, water even less, roughly once a month.
Plant doctor
If you see this, do this
- Soft, mushy base or leavesOverwatering and root rot. Let it dry right out and water far less often.
- Wrinkled or curling leavesIt's thirsty: give it a deep drink.
- Leaves flopping overUsually too little light or too much water. Move it brighter and let it dry out.
Questions
Good to know
What size will I receive?
What size will I receive?
A plant in a 12 to 15cm grow pot. Every plant is unique; the photo shows the size to expect.
Can it really grow in low light?
Can it really grow in low light?
Yes. It grows slower in low light but stays healthy, which makes it ideal for offices and passages.
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.
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