Sansevieria ‘Silver Steel’

Sansevieria ‘Silver Steel’ Sapling (Snake Plant)

Sansevieria ‘Silver Steel’ is a stylish, low-maintenance indoor plant known for its upright silver-gray foliage edged with deep green. It’s a hardy air-purifying succulent that thrives on neglect—perfect for beginners, offices, and modern décor lovers. With its sculptural look and resilience, it’s a must-have for every indoor garden.

🌱 Sapling Details:

• Net Pot Size: 1 inch (Do not remove the sapling from the net pot)

• Number of Saplings: 1

• Sapling Height: Approx. 2–3 inches

• Watering: Only when the soil is completely dry

• Sunlight: Bright indirect light to partial shade; very adaptable

🌾 Full Plant Description:

• Difficulty Level: Very easy (ideal for beginners)

• Mature Height: 1 – 2 feet

• Leaf Color: Silvery-gray with dark green edges

• Type: Indoor succulent plant

• Soil: Well-draining cactus or succulent mix

• Watering: Every 10–15 days; avoid overwatering

• Sunlight Needs: Bright indirect light; tolerates low light

• Ideal Temperature: 60°F – 90°F (15°C – 32°C)

• Best Season: All seasons

🌿 Plant Nutrition:

• Monthly: Cactus/succulent fertilizer during growing season (spring and summer)

• Optional: Seaweed for general vitality every 2 months

🪴 How to Plant the Sapling:

1. Keep the sapling inside the net pot – do not remove it.

2. Choose a planter with drainage holes.

3. Fill more than half with succulent potting mix.

4. Create a center hole and place the net pot inside.

5. Cover with soil and water lightly.

🌍 Alternate Names:

• Botanical Name: Sansevieria trifasciata ‘Silver Steel’ or Dracaena trifasciata ‘Silver Steel’

• Common Names: Snake Plant, Silver Sword Sansevieria, Mother-in-law’s Tongue

• Hindi: चांदी की सर्पगंधा (Chaandi Ki Sarpagandha)

• Kannada: ಬೆಳ್ಳಿ ನಾಗಮಣಿ ಸಸಿ (Belli Nagamani Sasi)

• Tamil: வெள்ளி பாம்பு செடி (Velli Paambu Ceti)

• Telugu: వెండి పాము మొక్క నారు (Vendi Paamu Mokka Naru)

• Marathi: चांदी नागिन रोपटे (Chaandi Nagin Ropate)

• Malayalam: വെള്ളി പാമ്പ് ചെടി തൈ (Velli Paampu Chedi Thai)

🌸 Also Known As:

Silver Sansevieria, Sansevieria Silver Sword, Snake Plant Silver, Vastu plant, Bedroom air-purifier plant