Exposure & Location

The Sansevieria Futura Superba enjoys bright light but also tolerates partial shade very well. It thrives equally in a bright living room, an office, or a less exposed bedroom. This tolerance for low light makes it a top choice for urban interiors.

• Light: bright to indirect, tolerates partial shade.
• Ideal location: near a window, on a shelf, low furniture, or a desk.
• Temperature: 18–28 °C, protected from cold drafts.

Verdeia Tip: the more indirect light it receives, the more intense and contrasted its golden reflections become.

Watering & Care

Succulent by nature, the Sansevieria stores water in its fleshy leaves and perfectly tolerates drought. It clearly prefers lack of water over excess moisture.

• Watering: every 2 to 3 weeks in summer, then once a month in winter.
• Substrate: well-draining soil (cactus/perlite type).
• Fertilizer: once every 6 weeks in spring–summer.
• Repotting: every 2–3 years in a slightly larger pot.
• Care: wipe leaves with a soft cloth to preserve their shine.

Tip: always water the soil, never the center of the leaves, to avoid rot. Missing a watering is always better than overwatering.

Decor Ideas & Plant Combinations

With its vertical silhouette and golden tones, the Sansevieria Futura Superba fits all styles: minimalist, industrial, or boho chic. Its structured foliage brings a perfect balance between modernity and nature.

• In a golden, black, or light concrete planter cover for a refined urban effect.
• On a desk, console, or shelf to emphasize the verticality of the space.
• Paired with other Sansevierias for a contemporary sculptural effect.

Verdeia Tip: pair it with a Zamioculcas, a Yucca, or a Ficus Tineke for a graphic, elegant, and very easy-to-live urban composition.

Verdeia Advice

• Avoid excess water: it’s the only thing it won’t forgive.
• Place it in light: it loves bright corners without prolonged direct sun.
• Rotate the pot regularly: to balance leaf growth.
• Clean the foliage: keep its bright golden reflections with a damp cloth.
• Combine with other varieties: Sansevierias blend wonderfully together.

Elegant, robust, and timeless, the Sansevieria Futura Superba is the perfect embodiment of chic and independent urban nature.

Technical Characteristics

• Botanical name: Sansevieria trifasciata ‘Futura Superba’
• Common name: Mother-in-Law's Tongue
• Family: Asparagaceae
• Origin: Tropical Africa
• Plant type: Succulent indoor plant
• Foliage: Marbled green edged with bright golden yellow
• Exposure: Bright to partial shade light
• Watering: Low, only when substrate is dry
• Care: Very easy — wiping and occasional repotting
• Ideal temperature: 18–28 °C
• Growth: Slow to medium
• Approximate height: 30 to 45 cm
• Maximum adult size: up to 60 cm
• Toxicity to animals: Slightly toxic if ingested

Each plant is unique: the shape, density, and shades of the foliage naturally vary according to light and seasons. This is what makes the charm of the Sansevieria Futura Superba.