Sansevieria "Futura Superba" Snake Plant

With wide, short sword-shaped leaves that grow in the shape of a rosette and dark green color with yellow edges, Sansevieria “Futura Superba” is easily distinguishable from other beauties in the Sansevieria family. 

Because of its growth habit, this Sansevieria is sometimes called “a bird’s nest Sansevieria.” Its scientific name is Sansevieria trifasciata, variety “Futura Superba”.

This hardy tropical West African native is popularly grown in gardens and indoors and is known as Mother-in-Law’s Tongue and Snake Plant. It is a perfect house plant for small apartments because it takes so little space.

Sansevieria “Futura Superba” is known for its air-purifying ability and is highly recommended for bedrooms, living rooms, offices, and hospital rooms. In Feng Shui, Sansevierias are considered plants that bring good luck.

This Sansevieria requires so little care that it makes it a perfect plant for indoor gardening beginners. If you thought that you had two brown thumbs, try growing Sansevieria “Futura Superba”, it is almost indestructible. 

Sansevieria (recently reclassified as Dracaena) plants are ideal for low light, and actually seem to thrive on neglect, making them ideal for those who travel or who love plants but don’t have time to care for them. Sansevieria are also known to release oxygen at night, which most other plants release in the day, which also makes this an ideal choice for your nightstand.

PLANT CARE

• Light: Tolerates a broad range of light conditions, from low to bright
• Water: Drought tolerant; allow soil to dry completely between waterings
• Considerations: Use a well-draining soil, and select a planter with drainage

WHAT TO EXPECT

You'll get a healthy Sansevieria hahnii Lotus that meets our rigorous quality standards in a 12cm nursery pot. No two plants are alike, and yours will have its own unique shape, size and personality; expect this natural variation from the photos.