Latin Name: Sansevieria Trifasciata ‘Moonshine’.

Common Name:  Silver Snake Plant. Viper’s Bowstring Hemp. Mother-In Law’s Tongue

Native to: West Africa.

Hardiness: Frost tender. Best kept between 15-23 degrees but can take 10 degrees for a short time. Extremely drought and draught tolerant.

Growth: Broad stiff upright leaves silvery grey-green in colour with dark green margins and faint horizontal lines. Slow growing. Air purifying plant. Can be put outside during warmer months. Will tolerate neglect. Mildly toxic if ingested.

Sun: Bright indirect light but will tolerate some shade.

Exposure: Houseplant.

Soil: Well drained.

Moisture: Water sparsely. Allow to dry between waterings. Do not allow to sit in water.

Feeding: Feed a weak dose of cactus or general purpose fertilizer once a month during the growing season.