Sansevieria Fernwood

Medium (12-16" tall) / Isabella (6.25" wide) / Rose Gold

$79

Sansevieria Fernwood

Name: Sansevieria Fernwood
Brand: The Sill
SKU: BN-SAN-FER-6-IS6RG
Price: 79.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.0 (3 reviews)

Bright Indirect Light 1-2 in./yr Growth

Featuring arching, striped cylindrical leaves, the Sansevieria Fernwood is a resilient snake plant that thrives in low light with minimal watering, perfect for small spaces and busy plant parents.

$79

Pick a Size: Medium (12-16" tall) Medium

Pick a Planter: Isabella (6.25" wide)

Isabella

Grow Pot

Pick a Color: Rose Gold

Sansevieria Fernwood Information

About & Sizing

About The Sansevieria Fernwood

Striking and structural, the Sansevieria Fernwood, often called the Sansevieria 'Mikado', features arching, cylindrical leaves mottled with dark green tiger-stripe bands. Remarkably resilient, this compact hybrid tolerates low light and missed waterings with ease, making it a reliable, low-maintenance favorite for plant parents of any experience level.

Each plant is unique; size and shape fluctuate by season so all measurements are shown as a range
Medium plant measures between 12" to 16" inches tall from bottom of the grow pot to the top of the foliage
Arrives in a nursery grow pot nestled in your planter choice

Sizing Guide

Small

Approximately 5" in diameter, fits plants in a 4" grow pot or smaller

Medium

Approximately 7" in diameter, fits plants in a 6" grow pot or smaller

Large

Approximately 10-12" in diameter, fits plants in a 10" grow pot or smaller

Massive

Approximately 12-14" in diameter, fits plants in a 12" grow pot or smaller

Care Guide

Watering Requirements

Water every 2-3 weeks, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.

Sunlight Requirements

Thrives in medium to bright indirect light, but can tolerate low indirect light.

Humidity Requirements

Snake plants can tolerate normal room humidity, but can benefit from higher humidity conditions.

Pet-Friendly Plant?

No, this plant is not recommended in homes with pets.

Read our full care guide

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

DNA sequencing revealed that plants in the Sansevieria genus share a direct evolutionary lineage with Dracaena, leading botanists to officially reclassify them to keep scientific taxonomy accurate. However, because Sansevieria has been used commercially for centuries, nurseries and plant parents alike still use the familiar name so home gardeners know exactly what they’re buying.

Why is it called Sansevieria if botanists reclassified Snake plants under Dracaena?

DNA sequencing revealed that plants in the Sansevieria genus share a direct evolutionary lineage with Dracaena, leading botanists to officially reclassify them to keep scientific taxonomy accurate. However, because Sansevieria has been used commercially for centuries, nurseries and plant parents alike still use the familiar name so home gardeners know exactly what they’re buying.

From low light to bright direct sun, the Snake plant can adapt to almost any corner in your space.

How much sunlight does a Snake Plant need?

From low light to bright direct sun, the Snake plant can adapt to almost any corner in your space.

Snake Plants prefer to dry out completely between waterings, which typically means watering every 1–2 weeks during the spring and summer growing season. In lower light areas or during the dormant winter months, your Snake Plant can easily go 3 weeks or more without a drink.

How often do I water a Snake Plant?

Snake Plants prefer to dry out completely between waterings, which typically means watering every 1–2 weeks during the spring and summer growing season. In lower light areas or during the dormant winter months, your Snake Plant can easily go 3 weeks or more without a drink.

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