Sansevieria 'Whitney' — Mother-in-law's tongue — Ø12 cm — H27 cm
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Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of light does it need? Very adaptable: it survives in dark corners but thrives better in bright light.
Is it a toxic plant? Yes, it is toxic to pets.
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- 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
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- Contact us within 48 hours at hello@verdeia.eu with photos
- Free replacement or full refund
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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
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Sansevieria 'Whitney' — Mother-in-law's tongue — Ø12 cm — H27 cm
🌿 Upright dark green foliage edged with silver • 🎨 Graphic and sleek shape • ☀️ Partial sun • 💧 Low watering • 🌱 Ultra easy to care for • 💨 Air-purifying plant • 🐾 Slightly toxic to pets
The Sansevieria 'Whitney', also called Mother-in-law's Tongue or Snake Plant, is an iconic and robust indoor plant known for its upright dark green foliage edged with silver shades that create a graphic and clean effect. This fascinating plant features structured vertical leaves that bring a modern and minimalist touch to your urban jungle.
Native to the tropical regions of West Africa, Sansevieria is a succulent plant from the Asparagaceae family that naturally grows in arid and rocky areas. The 'Whitney' variety is particularly appreciated for its compact upright foliage with elegant silver edges that create a graphic visual effect and its compact size ideal for small spaces. With a height of 27 cm and a pot diameter of 12 cm, it is perfect for offices, windowsills, shelves, or as a graphic accent in your urban jungle. As a bonus, Sansevieria is a depolluting plant that purifies indoor air (formaldehyde, benzene, toluene) and is ultra-resistant, making it a perfect plant for beginners.
Which variety of Sansevieria to choose?
The Sansevieria genus offers a great diversity of shapes, colors, and sizes. Here is how Sansevieria 'Whitney' stands out from other varieties in our catalog:
- Sansevieria 'Whitney' (this plant): upright dark green foliage edged with silver, compact graphic habit (27 cm). Elegant compact version.
- Sansevieria Laurentii: upright green foliage with golden yellow edges, classic and elegant. Classic golden version.
- Sansevieria Zeylanica: upright green foliage with silver marbled patterns. Silver marbled 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 Straight: upright green foliage with horizontal stripes, straight habit (40 cm). Striped straight 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 habit (35 cm). Compact cylindrical version.
- Sansevieria Fernwood Mikado: upright cylindrical foliage, slender habit. Slender cylindrical version.
- Sansevieria Mikado: upright cylindrical foliage, structured habit. 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 habit (55 cm). Impressive dragon version.
Why choose the Sansevieria 'Whitney'? If you’re looking for a Sansevieria with compact upright foliage, elegant silver-edged leaves, and a compact size perfect for small spaces, the 'Whitney' is the perfect choice. It’s a graphic, ultra-easy compact plant.
Exposure & location
The Sansevieria 'Whitney' adapts to almost all light conditions, from direct sun to partial shade. It is ideal for spaces where natural light is moderate or indirect.
- Exposure: sun to partial shade, also tolerates low light.
- Ideal: office, living room, entrance, windowsill, or low-light shelf.
- Temperature: 16 to 28 °C, without sudden changes.
- Substrate: well-draining, cactus and succulent potting mix.
Verdeia tip: avoid placing it in a too humid corner — it prefers dry and bright environments.
Watering & care
- Watering: low; water every 2-3 weeks and let the substrate dry out completely between waterings.
- Frequency: about once every 2-3 weeks in spring-summer, reduce significantly in winter.
- Drainage: essential — use a pot with drainage holes and a well-draining substrate to avoid root rot.
- Fertilizer: once a month in spring-summer with a diluted mild fertilizer for green plants.
- Cleaning: simply wipe the leaves with a damp cloth to preserve their shine.
- Repotting: only every 3 years — it likes to be snug in its pot.
This plant prefers lack of water over excess: missing a watering is better than overwatering!
Decor ideas & plant pairings
With its vertical habit and contrasting shade, the Sansevieria 'Whitney' embodies minimalist elegance. It fits equally well in a design interior or a bohemian or industrial space.
- To pair with: Zamioculcas, Pilea peperomioides, Aloe vera, or other graphic plants to create a clean ensemble.
- Ideal pot: terracotta, matte ceramic, light concrete, or woven basket to highlight the upright foliage.
- Atmosphere: perfect for an office, a windowsill, a shelf, or an urban reading nook.
Its structured foliage creates a strong contrast with plants that have a softer or trailing habit.
Verdeia Tips
- Water sparingly: overwatering is the only real danger for Sansevieria.
- Place it in a bright spot: but it also tolerates darker corners.
- Clean the foliage once a month: to keep its silver shine.
- Repot only every 3 years: it likes to be snug in its pot.
- Ideal for beginners: ultra resilient and requiring little care.
- Enjoy its air-purifying power: Sansevieria naturally cleans indoor air.
- WARNING: slightly toxic if ingested — keep out of reach of children and pets.
A true icon of indoor plants, the Sansevieria 'Whitney' captivates with its upright dark green foliage edged with silver creating a graphic and clean effect. A compact, ultra resilient plant ideal for adding a minimalist and modern touch to your urban jungle.
Technical characteristics
- Botanical name: Sansevieria trifasciata 'Whitney'
- Common name: Sansevieria Whitney, Mother-in-law's tongue, Snake plant
- Family: Asparagaceae
- Origin: tropical regions of West Africa
- Dimensions at delivery: Ø12 × H27 cm
- Adult size: up to 30–40 cm indoors
- Light exposure: sun to partial shade, tolerates low light
- Watering: low, every 2-3 weeks, allow to dry completely between waterings
- Care: ultra easy (perfect for beginners)
- Toxicity to animals: slightly toxic if ingested
- Decorative style: Minimalist / Urban / Graphic
- Feature: upright dark green foliage edged with silver, graphic and clean shape, compact size ideal for small spaces, air-purifying plant, ultra resilient, easy to care for, slow growth, repotting rarely needed
Each plant is unique: the photos show an example of its appearance. The density, shape, and shades of its foliage naturally change 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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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.