- Low Maintenance
- Light Preference/Tolerated (Bright Indirect Light, Medium Light, Low Light)
- Below Average Watering Needs
- Mature Height 8 Inches
If you’re just starting out as a green thumb, this is the plant for you. Snake plants are well known for “thriving on neglect". While that may be a bit of an exaggeration, the Forest Star Snake Plant is an easy-to-care for succulent, perfect for the home or office. Also known as Snake Plant Laurentii and Mother-in-Law's Tongue, this variety is native to tropical West Africa and Nigeria. Its sturdy, sword-shaped leaves have a definitive dark-green pattern towards the middle of each stalk. Snake plants are also known to be great air purifiers.
Best Locations For Growing Forest Star Snake Plant
This plant is a great choice for a bedroom, hallway or office, as the plant does not require a lot of light. Just be careful if you have pets, because it is toxic to dogs and cats. They can also be poisonous if ingested by humans, so keep your snake plant away from young children.
Forest Star Snake Plant Sunlight Requirements
Snake plants do best in strong, filtered light, but can tolerate poor light and prolonged shade. Find a warm, sunny location that is protected from hot sun.
Forest Star Snake Plant Care
Snake plants are slow growers, so you will rarely need to repot. Only move up to the next pot size when your container is overflowing with leaves, or roots appear from the drainage holes. Snake plants require average humidity and do best in rooms at about 40 percent humidity and 60-80 degrees Fahrenheit.
Watering Forest Star Snake Plant
The Forest Star Snake Plant needs a bit less water than other succulents. Use the “soak and dry method’, allowing the soil to dry out completely between waterings. While this plant is fairly easy to grow, overwatering can be a problem. You may have overwatered your snake plant if you see yellow leaves. This can lead to root rot. If you notice yellow or soggy leaves, lay off watering, allowing the plant to dry out completely. Remove any dead leaves at the base.
Feeding Forest Star Snake Plant
Snake plants are native to poor, rocky soil, so avoid over-fertilizing. Give Forest Star an all-purpose 10-10-10 plant food like Pennington UltraGreen All Purpose Plant food. Feed once in the spring, and it will slowly release nutrients for up to four months.
Forest 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: High |
| Habit: Upright |
| Growth Rate: Slow |
| Mature Height: 8 inches |
| Mature Spread: 4 inches |
| Flowering: No |
| Flower Color(s): None |
| Flower Shade/Description: Grown for Foliage |
| Fragrant: No |
| Foliage Type: |
| Foliage Color(s): Green, Silver |
| Foliage Description: Alternating Gray and Dark Green |
| Temperature: 45° - 85°F (7° - 29°C) |
| Humidity: Average (40% - 60%) |
| Common Name: Forest Star Snake Plant |
| Other Name(s): Mother-In-Law's Tongue |
| Scientific Name: Sansevieria trifasciata 'Forest Star' |
| Plant Type: House Plant |
- SKU:
- Snake_Forest.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.
4.5" Pot
Also Known As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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Plant Addicts Guarantee (Included On All Plant Orders)
Plant Addicts always guarantees your plant(s) will arrive happy & healthy. However, plant(s) are being shipped through the mail & sometimes accidents happen. If the plant is dead, has dried out roots or the incorrect item was shipped, just notify Plant Addicts within 3 days upon delivery. We may ask for pictures but will try to make it as easy as possible for you. Please note, plant(s) with damaged branches or wilted leaves will not qualify for this guarantee. Plants are very resilient and will rebound quickly when cared for correctly.
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Guide: How to Care for Your New Plant(s)
Plant Addicts Warranty - 1 Year (Extra Purchase Required)
We encourage all plant lovers to purchase the Plant Addicts Warranty, whether you're a new gardener or an expert. There are many variables outside of anyone's control that can cause a plant to die. Hungry animals, drought, poor soil conditions, over watering, diseases & pests are all good examples of what can cause plants to die. The Plant Addicts Warranty is a 1 year warranty protecting you from all of the unknowns and will replace your plant if something were to happen to it.
The warranty is purchased on a per plant basis and must be purchased at the same time as the plant(s). We will cover 100% of the price of the plant, but the warranty does not cover shipping costs. SImply let us know if your plant has died within 1 year of receiving it and we will get you a new one shipped out as soon as possible (depending on the time of the year and availability). We may ask for photos for documentation purposes, but we try to make the process as easy as possible.
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Plant Shipping
Below are some factors we consider when determining when to ship the plants depending on the timing of the order.
Winter to Early Spring
We ship only when it's warm enough to plant in your growing zone.
Sometimes plants aren't completely ready to sell and ship in early spring. We will wait until the plants are ready before shipping so you don't get a subpar product.
For Southern plants we will be able to ship much earlier than plants coming from our northern nursery.
Summer
If there is extreme heat we may delay shipping for a week or several weeks.
We review what areas the plants are traveling through as well as your location.
Fall into Winter
We’ll ship plants out all the way up to the end of the fall planting season!
Winter
Get your order in early to reserve your plants for Spring planting!
Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an automated email with tracking information.
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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