Mother-in-law's tongue / Sansevieria Zeylenica - 110 cm - ø35

Sansevieria zeylanica (Mother-in-law's tongue)

Appearance of the plant

Sturdy, sword-shaped leaves in gray-green with dark, wavy stripes

No colored leaf edge like the 'Laurentii', which gives it a tighter, more natural appearance

In pots usually 40–120 cm high, depending on age and pot size

Location

Very versatile: tolerates both bright light and shade.

Grows faster in lots of indirect sunlight

Can handle dry and warm environments well

Water requirement

Water very sparingly: allow the potting soil to dry completely between waterings.

Water more often in spring and summer; in winter sometimes only once a month

Susceptible to root rot if overwatered

Winter hardiness

Not winter hardy, only suitable as a houseplant

Fun fact: The Sansevieria zeylanica, like other Sansevierias, is a powerful air purifier according to NASA's Clean Air Study — and it also produces oxygen at night, making it ideal for bedrooms.