


Sansevieria – Mother-in-law's tongue (Snake plant) in glass cylinder – D12 x H30 cm
🌿 Air-purifying • 💧 Hydroponics • 🪴 Glass cylinder • ✨ Minimalist design • 🏙️ Perfect for city dwellers
The Sansevieria trifasciata, also called mother-in-law's tongue or snake plant, is an icon of plant design. Known for its exceptional resilience and air-purifying power, this plant is presented here in an elegant glass cylinder, where its visible roots become a decorative element in their own right.
With its vertical leaves striped green and edged yellow, it embodies modernity and simplicity at the heart of the urban jungle.
Exposure & location
- Prefers bright indirect light but tolerates partial shade.
- Avoid strong direct sunlight.
- Ideal for offices, kitchens, windowsills or modern interiors.
Verdeia tip: place it near a source of soft light to reveal its architectural form.
Watering & care
- Low watering: every 2 to 3 weeks depending on water evaporation from the cylinder.
- Do not overfill the vase to avoid excess moisture.
- Clean leaves with a damp cloth to maintain their shine.
- Very tolerant of dry and heated interiors.
Sansevieria prefers slight underwatering rather than excess — perfect for forgetful gardeners!
Growing tips
- Rotate the cylinder regularly for balanced growth.
- Avoid too frequent watering: the substrate should dry between waterings.
- Combine several cylinders of different sizes for a contemporary graphic effect.
Decor ideas & plant pairings
- Pair with a Zamioculcas zamiifolia for a minimalist and robust duo.
- Combine with a Monstera deliciosa for a contrast of tropical shapes.
- Place next to a Spathiphyllum for a zen and pure ensemble.
- Complete with a columnar cactus for a modern and sculptural look.
Perfect for creating a design and natural atmosphere without demanding maintenance.
Verdeia advice
- Ideal plant for dry and bright interiors.
- Low maintenance, tolerates missed waterings.
- Clean leaves to enhance its graphic appearance.
- Excellent choice to purify air and structure space.
Technical characteristics
- Botanical name: Sansevieria trifasciata
- Common name: Mother-in-law's tongue / Snake plant
- Family: Asparagaceae
- Origin: West Africa
- Type: Air-purifying indoor plant in hydroponics
- Dimensions: D12 x H30 cm
- Presentation: Glass cylinder with visible roots
- Exposure: Bright indirect light, tolerates partial shade
- Watering: Every 2–3 weeks, low water needs
- Care: Easy, tolerates heat and dryness
- Special feature: Air-purifying, design, ultra-resistant
- Toxicity: Not edible, keep away from animals
Each plant is unique: color, shape, and number of leaves may vary naturally.
Our Verdeia commitments
They embraced nature with Verdeia
Camille, Toulouse“I am amazed by the quality of the plant received! Careful packaging, impeccable foliage, and fast delivery. Thank you Verdeia”
Amandine, Lille“It was my first order and certainly not the last. The selection is varied and the plants radiate health.”
Giulia, Milan“I gave a Verdeia plant to my sister in Milan: perfect packaging and impeccable service. She loved the concept”
FAQ – Everything to know before adopting your Verdeia plant
How are my plants prepared before shipping?
All our plants are carefully selected from our European partner producers.
Before shipping, they are watered, cleaned, and protected by breathable and secure packaging.
Each package is designed to ensure that your plant arrives in perfect health and without stress related to transport.
Will the plant look exactly like the photo?
The photos shown are true to the variety and the announced size (pot diameter and approximate height).
Each plant being unique, slight differences in shape, foliage, or shade may exist — that is what makes them so charming!
What are the delivery times and conditions?
Shipping is done within 48 business hours, with tracked delivery throughout Europe.
Plants are shipped from Monday to Wednesday to prevent them from being stuck over the weekend.
You receive a tracking link as soon as the package is dispatched.
What to do upon receiving my plant?
Open your package upon receipt, carefully remove the plant from its packaging and let it acclimate for 24 hours in its new environment before watering it.
If it has slightly suffered from transport, it will quickly regain its shape after one or two days in the light.
Can I put this plant outside?
It depends on the species. Most indoor plants prefer a bright place without direct sunlight, while outdoor plants like more direct light.
Refer to the exposure advice in the product description to know if it is suitable for a balcony, a terrace, or indoors.
What to do if my plant arrives damaged?
If your plant appears to have suffered during transport, contact us within 48 hours with a photo of the problem.
Our team will take the time to assess the situation and find the best solution: replacement, partial refund, or recovery advice.
Your satisfaction and the health of your plant remain our priority 🌿.
Can I return a plant?
Since plants are living beings, we do not accept standard returns.
However, we guarantee good health upon delivery: if the plant arrives damaged, it will be replaced free of charge.
For any other case (order error, cache-pot, accessory), returns are possible within 14 days.

