Sansevieria zeylanica 'Bowstring Hemp' Floor Plant
Sansevieria zeylanica 'Bowstring Hemp' Floor Plant - 10" Nursery Pot is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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Description
Description
Sansevieria zeylanica - Low-Maintenance and Perfect for Beginners
The Sansevieria Zeylanica or 'Bowstring Hemp' is another succulent from the Asparagaceae family commonly known as Snake Plants. Its foliage is characterized by sword shaped leaves that are lighter overall than other Snake Plants, being predominantly light silver-green with smaller stripes of darker green throughout.
Looking for a smaller Sansevieria zeylanica (Bowstring Hemp)?
Head over to our smaller selection to shop for a little snake plant to fit into less substantial areas.Â
Snake Plant Plant Profile
- Botanical Name: Sansevieria Zeylanica
- Pronunciation: san-suh-veer-ee-uh
- Common Name: Ceylon Bowstring Hemp, Devil's Tongue, Snake Pant, Mother-in-Law's Tongue
- Family:Â AsparagaceaeÂ
- Native Range: Southeast Asia- Sri Lanka & IndiaÂ
Snake Plant Care Guide
- Care Level: Easy
- Light: Thrives in bright, indirect light yet can tolerate low lighting conditions
- Water: Allow soil to completely dry out between watering. Plant is drought-tolerant and the most common issue is over-watering
- Humidity:Â Any level
- Temperature: 55-85F
- Pruning:Â Prune as needed to remove brown or dead leaves and control growth.
- Feeding: Fertilize 1/2 strength monthly during spring and summer
- Propagation: Easily propagated through division
- Growth: Upright
- Pests: Generally resilient to pests
- Toxicity: Toxic to humans and pets
Tough-skinned and almost indestructible, this hardy plant thrives on neglect and is drought tolerant. The most common issue to avoid with this plant is over-watering. If you are new to owning houseplants or looking for a low-maintenance plant, this is the plant for you!
Fun Fact: Bowstring Hemp Has a Historical Use
Did you know that Sansevieria Zeylanica was once used to make bowstrings? Its strong, fibrous leaves were harvested for their durability and strength, hence the name "Bowstring Hemp." This plantâs leaves were vital in the crafting of ropes and strings before modern synthetic materials became widespread.
Native to the Tropics, Loved Worldwide
Sansevieria Zeylanica is native to the tropical regions of Sri Lanka and India, where it thrives in warm climates. Historically, it has been appreciated not only for its ornamental qualities but also for its practical uses in fiber production. Today, this plant has found a new purpose as a popular indoor plant worldwide, celebrated for its resilience and unique beauty.
Keep Your Plants Cozy with Heat Packs
Frequently Asked Questions
Shipping
How do you ship your plants?
How do you ship your plants?
We carefully package each plant with love by hand right from our shop in Brooklyn. Extra steps are taken to ensure that every leaf arrives in pristine shape by using polyfill and encapsulating the plant in a protective paper sleeve. The soil is also hydrated before shipping so that the plant has plenty of water for it's travel to your doorstep. We offer several shipping speeds, so please choose the one that you feel comfortable with depending on your location.Â
Will my plant look like the one on the website?
Will my plant look like the one on the website?
Awesome question, we're glad you asked. Given the nature of our plant shop, we're constantly moving plants in and out of the shop, making it difficult and borderline impossible to keep an exact picture of each plant. In addition to the constantly rotating crop, we often grow in batches of 6, 12, or sometimes more! With this quantity we are unable to take a photo of each and every plant. The photos that we attach to each product listing is going to be of a plant that represents the average size and fullness of that set of plants. Some may be slightly larger or smaller, but in general, similar.
Do you include heat packs with your plants?
Do you include heat packs with your plants?
We offer Heat Packs for sale separately from the plants in 40, 60 and 72 hour increments. Please add a heat pack or two to your order if you live in an area where your order may be affected during transit by cold temperatures. We are not responsible for orders that are placed and damage is incurred to the plant if a heat pack is not purchased.
Which heat pack should I choose?
Which heat pack should I choose?
Heat packs come in three different increments, so please choose the appropriate hour increment depending on the speed of shipping that you choose during checkout. For example, if you choose a cheaper shipping option that will take longer, please select the 72 hour heat pack. If you've chosen a shorter method of shipping, the 40 or 60 hour increment would work! We like to encourage our customers to always get more than you need, just to be on the safe side!
How long will it take to receive my order?
How long will it take to receive my order?
Standard shipping normally takes 3-5 days. Next day shipping is available on all domestic orders (for an additional charge). International shipping times depend on the products and destination (estimated at checkout).
Do you offer express shipping?
Do you offer express shipping?
All orders are shipped 5-8 business days from the date it is placed. Please note that as a small plant shop, we do everything in our power to get orders out as fast as we can in the order that they come in. If you have circumstances that require expedited fulfillment, please connect with you and we can potentially offer options.Â
What countries do you ship to?
What countries do you ship to?
We ship our selection of rare, healthy, and unique houseplants all across the United States including California. At this time, due to customs and agricultural limitations, we are unable to ship plants internationally from the United States.
Returns and Refunds
How do I return a product?
How do I return a product?
Items must be returned within 30 days after receiving your order. Items must be returned in the same condition in which they were received, be unworn/unused, have any tags still attached, and include all the original packaging.
How long will it take to receive my refund?
How long will it take to receive my refund?
Refunds are processed within 7 days from when we receive the item(s).
What should I do if my plant arrives in poor shape?Â
What should I do if my plant arrives in poor shape?Â
In the extremely unlikely event that your plant arrives in less than perfect condition, you're covered by our 15-day plant health guarantee. Simply snap a photo of your plant and send it over to us. We'll happily take a peek and offer suggestions on how to perk it back up, offer a store credit, or send a replacement. We like to make it as easy as possible!
Can I return or exchange a plant?
Can I return or exchange a plant?
At this time, we do not accept returns on plants. In extreme circumstances where a return of a plant is necessary, the customer is responsible for the return shipping and a refund will only be issued if the plant arrives back to us in living condition.