{"product_id":"sansevieria-zeylanica-14cm-h55cm","title":"Sansevieria Zeylanica (Mother-in-law's Tongue)","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"sansevieria-zeylanica\"\u003e\u003c!-- INTRO --\u003e\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e🌿 Upright foliage marbled green and silver • ☀️ Bright light to partial shade • 💧 Low watering • 🌱 Ultra easy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSansevieria Zeylanica\u003c\/strong\u003e, also called \u003cstrong\u003eMother-in-law's tongue\u003c\/strong\u003e, stands out from other Sansevierias by its irregular green and silver marbled patterns — a wilder, more natural foliage than varieties with regular edges like Laurentii or Whitney. Native to the arid tropical zones of Africa and South Asia, it naturally grows in rocky and dry areas. Discover our entire \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/sansevieria\"\u003eSansevieria collection\u003c\/a\u003e and our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/consejos\/10-plantas-faciles-mantenimiento-citadinos\"\u003eguide to 10 easy-care plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eRobust, adaptable, and nearly indestructible, it suits both apartments and offices, even those with low light. Our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/consejos\/plantas-de-interior-sin-luz-habitaciones-oscuras\"\u003eguide to plants for dark rooms\u003c\/a\u003e explains how to best place it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\u003c!-- EXPOSURE \u0026 LOCATION --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"exposition-emplacement\" aria-labelledby=\"exposition-title\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"exposition-title\"\u003eExposure \u0026amp; location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sansevieria Zeylanica adapts to almost all light conditions — from full sun to pronounced partial shade. It is one of the few plants to maintain its marbled patterns even in low-light rooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e bright light to partial shade — tolerates low light, avoid total darkness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal for:\u003c\/strong\u003e living room, entrance, bedroom, office, dimly lit hallway.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 to 28 °C, no cold drafts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e light and very well-draining — cactus soil with sand or perlite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- WATERING \u0026 CARE --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\" aria-labelledby=\"arrosage-title\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"arrosage-title\"\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e low — every 2 to 3 weeks in spring-summer, let the substrate dry completely between waterings. Our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/consejos\/prueba-del-dedo-el-metodo-infalible-para-saber-cuando-regar-tus-plantas\"\u003efinger test\u003c\/a\u003e is the most reliable method for this type of plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrainage:\u003c\/strong\u003e essential — pot with drainage holes, very well-draining substrate, never let water stagnate in the saucer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e once a month in spring and summer, mild fertilizer for green plants in light doses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCleaning:\u003c\/strong\u003e wipe leaves with a damp cloth to preserve the shine of the marbled patterns.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRepotting:\u003c\/strong\u003e only every 3 to 4 years — it likes to be a bit cramped.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- DECOR IDEAS \u0026 PLANT COMBINATIONS --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"associations-deco\" aria-labelledby=\"deco-title\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"deco-title\"\u003eDecor ideas \u0026amp; plant combinations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts irregular marbled patterns give it a more natural and less graphic look than other Sansevierias — it fits equally well in a minimalist decor or a more organic plant arrangement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn a graphic trio with no maintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/zamioculcas-planta-zz-1\"\u003eZamioculcas\u003c\/a\u003e and a bright silver \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/sansevieria-moonshine-14cm-h40cm\"\u003eSansevieria Moonshine\u003c\/a\u003e — three ultra-easy plants, three different textures, same minimal watering logic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn a Sansevieria collection:\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/sansevieria-laurentii-lengua-de-suegra\"\u003eSansevieria Laurentii\u003c\/a\u003e with golden edges — the marbled patterns of the Zeylanica and the regular edges of the Laurentii create a contrasting duo in the same style.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative pot:\u003c\/strong\u003e a matte ceramic, natural terracotta, or light concrete pot highlights the marbled patterns without competing with them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- VERDEIA TIPS --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"tips\" aria-labelledby=\"tips-title\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"tips-title\"\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater less than you think:\u003c\/strong\u003e root rot from overwatering is the only real danger for this plant — wait until the substrate is completely dry throughout before watering again.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRotate the pot regularly:\u003c\/strong\u003e monthly rotation ensures symmetrical growth — without it, leaves lean toward the light and the shape gradually distorts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal for difficult spaces:\u003c\/strong\u003e dark hallway, windowless office, dimly lit entrance — the Sansevieria Zeylanica tolerates conditions where most plants would wither.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\" aria-labelledby=\"caract-title\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"caract-title\"\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eSansevieria zeylanica\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mother-in-law's tongue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e arid tropical zones of Africa and South Asia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable sizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e H55 cm | Pot Ø14 cm — H75 cm | Pot Ø17 cm — H120 cm | Pot Ø27 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult size:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 80–90 cm indoors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e bright light to partial shade, tolerates low light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e ultra easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e slightly toxic if ingested — keep out of reach of children and pets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecor style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minimalist \/ Contemporary \/ Graphic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eEach plant is unique: photos show an example of its appearance. The density and shades of the marbled patterns naturally vary depending on the light.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"H55 cm | Pot Ø14 cm","offer_id":56365632520457,"sku":"22331","price":24.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"H75 cm | Pot Ø17 cm","offer_id":56365632553225,"sku":"9579","price":29.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"H120 cm | Pot Ø27 cm","offer_id":57102327775497,"sku":"16242","price":24.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/sansevieria-zeylanica-langue-de-belle-mere-verdeia-4349202.jpg?v=1780159483","url":"https:\/\/verdeia.eu\/en\/products\/sansevieria-zeylanica-14-cm-h55-cm-1","provider":"Verdeia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}