Mandy

Sansevieria 'Tough Lady'

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  Almost unkillable
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  Most light conditions

• Mandy likes...
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    Light watering

    Mandy prefers her soil on the drier side, so only water her when the soil feels completely dry.

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    Most light conditions

    Like other snake plants, as long as she gets some natural light, Mandy is happy in most light conditions.

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    Dusting

    Keep Mandy’s striped leaves free from dust by giving them a gentle wipe with a clean cloth every now and then.

• Quick facts

  Botanical name

  Sansevieria 'Tough Lady'

  Nickname

  Snake plant, Elephant’s Toothpick, Mother-In-Law’s Tongue

  Plant type

  Indoor evergreen

  Plant height (including pot)

  5-10cm, 20-30cm

  Pet/baby safe

  Toxic if eaten

  Nursery pot size

  6cm, 12cm

• About Sansevieria 'Tough Lady'

  With the official name of Sansevieria 'Tough Lady', you know this plant will survive pretty much anything. Its striped leaves grow out from a central point, so it looks a bit like the top of a pineapple, but it is part of the Snake plant family

  For the most part, this plant prefers to just be left alone. Forgot to water it? No problem. Left it in a shady spot? That’s ok. It’s very low maintenance, although it will grow quicker in a sunny spot and if you give it a monthly dose of diluted liquid fertiliser in spring and summer. If you’re looking for an easy plant to get you going, Mandy is the perfect place to start.

  Did you know?

  When the temperature cools at night, a snake plant’s pores open, releasing all the oxygen it’s been holding in.