Birds Nest Snake Plant

Birds Nest Snake Plant Care

Sansevieria Trifasciata Hahnii

What is the plant

This attractive and extraordinary plant is considered one of the easiest to care for. Plant lovers also say it’s very hard to kill, so Sansevieria Jade Hahnii is an excellent plant for beginners.

Sansevieria Jade Hahnii, also called Bird’s Nest Sansevieria, Dwarf Snake Plant, or Good Luck Snake Plant, is famous for its stunning green mottled leaves, which form a rosette that resembles a bird’s nest.

The plant stores water in its fatty leaves and can survive even in deserts for a longer time. Sansevieria Jade Hahnii cleans the air well in living spaces.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Part Sun

Temperature

10°C - 18°C

Hardiness zone

9 - 11

Difficulty

Medium

Hibernation

Normal

Toxicity

Poisonous

How to Care for the Plant

Water
This plant does not need frequent watering and is resistant to drought. That is why you should wait until the soil is completely dry before watering the plant again. Excessive watering can cause root rot.
Pruning
This plant does not need any particular cutting, but you can remove faded or sick leaves.
Fertilizer
The plant does not need frequent fertilization, so once a month will be enough. Choose a balanced plant fertilizer or special products for cacti and succulents.

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Sunlight
Sansevieria likes indirect but moderate or bright light, which ensures rapid growth of the plant. Due to its adaptability, it can withstand low light or partial shade. However, avoid too dark places; otherwise, the plant will stop growing.
Soil
Considering its succulent qualification, Sansevieria Jade Hahnii prefers light soils with good drainage. Ready mix for cacti and succulents is a great option. The plant is also not picky about the level of soil acidity.
Propagation
You can easily and quickly propagate the plant by division when transplanting. Another method involves propagation using a cut leaf. To do this, cut a healthy leaf, wait two days for its edge to dry a little to avoid rotting, and plant the cutting immediately in the ground. After a few weeks, the leaf will take root.

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Temperature
Sansevieria Jade Hahnii does best at 60-85°F (5-29°C). The minimum temperature is 50°F (10°C), but the plant cannot withstand the cold for long.
Container
Avoid pots that are too spacious and choose containers slightly larger than the size of the root system. Sansevieria Jade Hahnii also likes the pot to have a drainage hole.
Fun fact
This Sansevieria is a cultivar that was originally developed in a nursery environment. The parent species is Sansevieria Trifasciata.

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Additional
Keep Sansevieria safely out of the reach of children and pets as all parts of the plant are toxic.
Sansevieria Hahnii is a popular, compact Bird's Nest Snake Plant. The dark, glossy leaves are funnel shaped and form an elegant rosette of lush succulent foliage with horizontal grey-green variegation. Sansevieria will adapt to different light levels, however the colours are enhanced in bright, filtered conditions.
Popularity
1,489 people already have this plant 356 people have added this plant to their wishlists