Sansevieria Straight — Mother-in-law's Tongue — Ø12 cm — H40 cm
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Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of light does it need? It adapts to everything, from full shade to bright light. Just avoid direct scorching sunlight behind a window.
Is it a toxic plant? Yes, it is toxic to dogs and cats if they chew on it.
SHIPPING & PACKAGING
Shipping within 24/48 hours via DPD
- Delivery in 2 to 5 business days
- Eco-friendly packaging: recyclable boxes and biodegradable materials
- Special protection to ensure the plant arrives in perfect condition
- Parcel tracking sent by email as soon as shipped
- Free delivery on orders over €50
48H QUALITY GUARANTEE
We guarantee that your plants will arrive in perfect condition. If your plant arrives damaged or in poor condition:
- Contact us within 48 hours at hello@verdeia.eu with photos
- Free replacement or full refund
- No return necessary – we trust you
The guarantee covers: damage related to transport, severely weakened plant upon arrival, preparation errors.
CARE TIPS UPON ARRIVAL
To help your plant settle in for the long term:
- Unpack immediately and inspect your plant
- Let it acclimatize 24-48h in a bright spot without direct sunlight
- Check soil moisture before watering (dry surface = light watering)
- Wait 2-3 weeks before repotting
- Avoid heat sources and drafts
- Gently wipe leaves to remove dust
Need help? Contact our team at hello@verdeia.eu or via chat.
Sansevieria Straight — Mother-in-law's Tongue — Ø12 cm — H40 cm
🌿 Upright green foliage with horizontal stripes • 🎨 Upright and graphic habit • ☀️ Sun to partial shade • 💧 Low watering • 🌱 Ultra easy to care for • 💨 Depolluting plant • 🐾 Slightly toxic to pets
The Sansevieria Straight, also called Mother-in-law's Tongue or Snake Plant, is a timeless and elegant indoor plant known for its upright green foliage with horizontal stripes that create a graphic and structured effect. This fascinating plant features rigid vertical leaves with striped patterns that add a touch of elegance and modernity to your urban jungle.
Native to the tropical regions of West Africa, the Sansevieria is a succulent plant from the Asparagaceae family that naturally grows in arid and rocky areas. The 'Straight' variety is especially appreciated for its upright foliage with spectacular horizontal stripes that create a graphic visual effect and its classic upright habit. With a height of 40 cm and a decorative pot diameter of 12 cm, it is perfect for offices, living rooms, windowsills, or as a graphic accent in your urban jungle. As a bonus, the Sansevieria is a depolluting plant that purifies indoor air (formaldehyde, benzene, toluene) and is ultra-resistant, making it a perfect plant for beginners.
Which Sansevieria variety to choose?
The Sansevieria genus offers a great diversity of shapes, colors, and sizes. Here’s how the Sansevieria Straight stands out from other varieties in our catalog:
- Sansevieria Straight (this plant): upright green foliage with horizontal stripes, classic and graphic straight form (40 cm). Striped straight version.
- Sansevieria Zeylanica: upright green foliage with spectacular silver marbled patterns, elegant form. Silver marbled version.
- Sansevieria Laurentii: upright green foliage with golden yellow edges, classic and elegant. Classic golden version.
- Sansevieria 'Whitney': upright dark green foliage edged with silver, compact graphic form (27 cm). Elegant compact version.
- Sansevieria 'Moonshine': upright bright silvery green foliage, very elegant (40 cm). Bright silvery version.
- Sansevieria 'Black Coral': upright very dark green almost black foliage, spectacular (35 cm). Spectacular black version.
- Sansevieria Spearmint: upright variegated green and white foliage, very bright (55 cm). Bright variegated version.
- Sansevieria Fernwood Punk: upright cylindrical foliage, compact and original form (35 cm). Compact cylindrical version.
- Sansevieria Fernwood Mikado: upright cylindrical foliage, slender form. Slender cylindrical version.
- Sansevieria Mikado: upright cylindrical foliage, structured form. Structured cylindrical version.
- Sansevieria Futura Superba: upright green foliage with yellow edges, robust. Robust golden version.
- Sansevieria Aubrytniana 'Dragon': upright green foliage with patterns, imposing stature (55 cm). Imposing dragon version.
Why choose the Sansevieria Straight? If you’re looking for a Sansevieria with upright foliage featuring graphic horizontal stripes creating a classic and structured effect, the Straight is the perfect choice. It’s a timeless and elegant plant that’s ultra easy.
Exposure & placement
The Sansevieria Straight tolerates a wide range of light conditions. It thrives in indirect light but also tolerates shadier spots.
- Exposure: indirect light, partial shade or filtered sun, also tolerates low light.
- Ideal: office, bright living room, east/north-facing windowsill or entrance.
- Temperature: 16 to 28 °C, avoid areas below 10 °C.
- Substrate: draining mix, cactus and succulent soil with sand or perlite.
Verdeia tip: rotate it from time to time so it maintains straight and even growth.
Watering & care
- Watering: low; let the substrate dry completely between waterings.
- Frequency: about once every 8-10 days in spring-summer, reduce in winter.
- Drainage: essential — use a pot with drainage holes and a well-draining substrate to avoid root rot.
- Fertilizer: once every 4-6 weeks in spring-summer with a diluted balanced liquid fertilizer.
- Cleaning: gently wipe the leaves with a damp cloth to remove dust and preserve their shine.
- Repotting: only every 3-4 years — it likes to be snug.
The Sansevieria prefers to be forgotten — better to underwater than overwater. It’s the perfect plant for forgetful people and travelers.
Decor ideas & plant combinations
With its vertical habit and horizontal stripes, the Sansevieria Straight brings a touch of timeless elegance and modernity to your urban jungle. It fits well in both contemporary interiors and bohemian or natural atmospheres.
- To pair with: Zamioculcas, Aloe vera, Pilea peperomioides, or other graphic plants to create a modern and structured composition.
- Ideal pot: terracotta, matte ceramic, decorative pot in concrete, or woven basket to highlight the striped foliage.
- Atmosphere: perfect for an office, a bright living room, a windowsill, or an entryway to add a graphic touch.
Its structured foliage with horizontal stripes creates an elegant contrast with plants that have a softer or trailing habit.
Verdeia Tips
- Water very little: always wait until the substrate is completely dry.
- Avoid excess moisture: a pot with drainage holes is essential.
- Clean the foliage: to remove dust and preserve the horizontal stripes.
- Give it a stable and bright spot: it hates sudden changes.
- Ideal for beginners: or travelers thanks to its exceptional resistance.
- Enjoy its purifying power: Sansevieria naturally purifies indoor air.
- WARNING: slightly toxic if ingested — keep out of reach of children and animals.
A true icon of indoor plants, the Sansevieria Straight captivates with its upright green foliage featuring horizontal stripes creating a graphic and structured effect. An ultra-resistant timeless plant ideal for adding a touch of elegance and modernity to your urban jungle.
Technical characteristics
- Botanical name: Sansevieria trifasciata 'Straight'
- Common name: Sansevieria Straight, Mother-in-law's Tongue, Snake Plant
- Family: Asparagaceae
- Origin: tropical areas of West Africa
- Dimensions at delivery: Ø12 × H40 cm
- Adult size: up to 60–80 cm indoors
- Exposure: indirect light, partial shade or filtered sun, tolerates low light
- Watering: low, allow to dry completely between waterings
- Care: ultra easy (perfect for beginners)
- Toxicity for animals: slightly toxic if ingested
- Decorative style: Graphic / Timeless / Structured
- Particularity: upright green foliage with horizontal stripes, classic and graphic upright habit, air-purifying plant, ultra-resistant, easy to care for, slow growth, rare repotting
Each plant is unique: the photos show an example of its appearance. The density, shape, and shades of its striped foliage naturally evolve according to the light.
Your plant, delivered with care
Every plant is hand-packed in a box specially designed for plants — secured, protected, ready to travel. It arrives in perfect condition, roots intact and foliage preserved, ready to take its place in your home.
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FAQ – Everything to know before adopting your Verdeia plant
How are my plants prepared before shipping?
All our plants are selected from our European partner nurseries. Before shipping, they are watered, cleaned, and protected with breathable, secure packaging. Each package is designed to ensure your plant arrives in perfect health, without any transport-related stress.
Will the plant look exactly like the photo?
The photos accurately represent the variety and the stated size. Since each plant is unique, slight differences in shape, foliage, or color may occur — and that’s part of their charm.
What are the delivery times and conditions?
Shipping is done within 48 business hours, with tracked delivery within 2 to 5 business days. Delivery costs €5.60 — free for orders over €50. You will receive a tracking link as soon as the package is shipped.
What to do upon receiving my plant?
Open your package as soon as you receive it and carefully remove the plant from its packaging. Let it acclimate for 24 hours in its new environment before watering. If it has been slightly stressed during transport, it will recover its shape after one or two days in the light.
What to do if my plant arrives damaged?
Contact us within 48 hours with a photo of the issue. Our team will assess the situation and offer you the best solution: replacement, partial refund, or recovery advice.
Can I return a plant?
Since plants are living beings, standard returns are not possible. However, we guarantee good health upon delivery: if the plant arrives damaged, it will be replaced free of charge. For any other cases (order error, decorative pot, accessory), returns are possible within 14 days.