Shhh… don’t tell the others!
Just between us we think Sanseveria plants are something special!
How do we love thee? Let us count the ways!!
1. All Sanseveria plants are super easy to care for!
These beauties are drought-tolerant, low-light tolerant, and overall not susceptible to common plant bugs—a perfect plant trifecta. These plants are happy to thrive where most other’s won’t!
2. They’re one of the best indoor air purifiers.
According a NASA study these super star plants help purify your indoor atmosphere of Trichloroethylene, Formaldehyde, Benzene, and Zylene.
Want more info on other air-purifying plants?
Check out this post we put together.
3. They suit any lifestyle!
Because they’re such chill plants (see #1) they make the ideal plant for newb plant moms/dads or folks with (previously!) frequent travel schedules. These plants can go for a couple of weeks without water as they store moisture in their leaves and actually enjoy not being watered too frequently. And while they do enjoy light, they can still thrive in low-high situations such as a bedroom or an indoor office desk.
4. They come in all shapes and sizes.
And we can’t help but adding more to our personal collections!! These plants can come in petite desk sizes, single leaf options, or in large pots that will to add a statement piece to a room.
Sanseveria’s Many Shapes and Sizes!
5. They have funky names!
Sanseveria plants are also generally known as Mother In-Laws Tongue! (These are the more traditional shaped plants.) Some other cool shapes also have names like Whale Fin (pictured on the left), and loyal SF enthusiast has christened the Sanseveria Cylindrica (pictured on the right) the Pickle Plant! He he.