Showy Foliage
Light Preference/Tolerated (Bright Indirect Light, Medium Light, Low Light)
Below Average Watering Needs
Mature Height 12 Inches

Producing attractive, green blades with yellow margins, the Emerald Star Snake Plant is a great air-purifying plant that will be at home in any office or home environment. Commonly known as Mother-in-law's tongue for reasons best not entertained, the Emerald Star Snake Plant is easy to care for and makes a great gift. Originating from West Africa, this plant is perfect for adding to a collection but looks equally good when grown on its own.

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Being tolerant of most lighting levels, this snake plant can be grown in most rooms. However, the Emerald Star Snake Plant is considered a toxic plant and should be kept away from children or animals.

Emerald Star Snake Plant Sunlight Requirements

The Emerald Star Snake Plant can handle semi-shade to bright light. For it to grow best, it likes to be placed where it will receive bright indirect sunlight.

Emerald Star Snake Plant Care

Preferring warm growing conditions, the Emerald Star Snake Plant Care likes to be kept at 65 - 85 ºF and away from any cold drafts or air-conditioning. Humidity-wise, this snake plant grows happily at average indoor levels and does not need to be misted. As the plant matures, some leaves may become damaged or die back and can be cut away at the base of the plant using a sharp and sanitized knife.

Watering Emerald Star Snake Plant

Being a succulent, the Emerald Star Snake Plant does not need to be watered too often as it stores moisture in its leaves. Hence, watering this plant is only recommended when the soil has completely dried out, which in general conditions, can be as little as every 2 to 3 weeks. In winter, watering can be reduced to around every 4 to 6 weeks.

Feeding Emerald Star Snake Plant

Feeding the Emerald Star Snake Plant isn’t generally required. Nevertheless, to give this plant a boost, it can be fed from spring until fall with a diluted house plant liquid fertilizer every month or so.

Emerald Star Snake Plant Information

Light Exposure: Bright Indirect Light, Medium Light, Low Light

Care Requirements: Easy

Watering Requirements: Below Average - Let the soil dry completely, then, water deeply.

Pet Friendly: No

Kid Friendly: No

Air Purifier: Moderate

Habit: Upright

Growth Rate: Slow

Mature Height: 12 inches

Mature Spread: 4 inches

Flowering: No

Flower Color(s): None

Flower Shade/Description: Grown for Foliage

Fragrant: No

Foliage Type: Variegated

Foliage Color(s): Green, Yellow

Foliage Description: Variegated Dark Green with Light Yellow On Edges

Temperature: 70° - 90°F (21° - 32°C)

Humidity: Average (40% - 60%)

Common Name: Emerald Star Snake Plant

Other Name(s): Mother-In-Law's Tongue

Scientific Name: Sansevieria trifasciata 'Emerald Star'

Plant Type: House Plant

SKU:: Snake_Emerald.Star-HP

Container Sizes

Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.

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Planter Shipping

Standard Colors: 2-3 business days

Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice

Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations

Plant Shipping

Time of Order:

Summer Shipping

If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.

We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location

Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.

It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.

Emerald Star Snake Plant

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Emerald Star Snake Plant Sunlight Requirements