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is mother in law's tongue same as snake plant Sansevieria Laurentii — Mother-in-Law's TongueUpright marbled green leaves with golden yellow edges Bright to medium light Water every 2 3 weeks 3 sizes available The Sansevieria trifasciata 'Laurentii', also called mother in law's tongue or snake plant, is an iconic tropical succulent native to the tropical regions of Africa. Its upright, rigid marbled green leaves are highlighted by clear, continuous golden yellow edges a classic and timeless visual signature that makes it one of the most
🌿 Upright marbled green leaves with golden yellow edges • ☀️ Bright to medium light • 💧 Water every 2-3 weeks • 🏙️ 3 sizes available
The Sansevieria trifasciata 'Laurentii', also called mother-in-law's tongue or snake plant, is an iconic tropical succulent native to the tropical regions of Africa. Its upright, rigid marbled green leaves are highlighted by clear, continuous golden yellow edges — a classic and timeless visual signature that makes it one of the most recognizable houseplants worldwide.
Drought-tolerant, low light tolerant, and able to withstand the dry air of heated apartments, it thrives in conditions where most tropical plants fail — an exceptional robustness that makes it the most accessible graphic plant for low-maintenance interiors.
Which Sansevieria variety to choose?
The Sansevieria genus offers a great diversity of shapes and colors — here are the most distinctive profiles in the catalog:
- Sansevieria 'Laurentii' (this plant) — marbled green leaves with golden yellow edges, classic form 40-70 cm. The most iconic and well-known in the range.
- Sansevieria zeylanica — dark green leaves with very pronounced silver marbled patterns, 55 cm. The choice for a more contrasted silver marbled effect.
- Sansevieria 'Moonshine' — very light green, almost silver leaves, 40 cm. The choice for a very bright and almost metallic palette.
- Sansevieria 'Black Coral' — very dark green, almost black leaves, 35 cm. The choice for a dramatic and very contemporary palette.
- Sansevieria 'Dragon' — dark green leaves with very pronounced silver veins, sculptural form 55 cm. The choice for the most spectacular texture in the family.
- Sansevieria 'Whitney' — dark green leaves edged with silver, compact size 27 cm. The choice for a very compact and very graphic format.
- Sansevieria Spearmint — green and white variegated leaves, 55 cm. The choice for a very light and bright palette.
- Sansevieria Fernwood Punk — cylindrical leaves in a compact fan, 35 cm. The choice for a very original cylindrical silhouette.
- Sansevieria Mikado — very slender cylindrical leaves, structured form. The choice for a very vertical cylindrical silhouette.
Exposure & placement
The Sansevieria 'Laurentii' is one of the most adaptable indoor plants — it maintains its shape and golden edges equally well in bright light or low light, among the few graphic plants suited for low-light spaces.
- Light: bright to partial shade — also tolerates low light, although the golden edges are more intense in strong light.
- Locations: living room, entryway, bedroom, office — anywhere, including less sunny rooms.
- Temperature: 18 to 30 °C — tolerates cooler rooms better than most tropical plants.
- Avoid: cold drafts and standing water — its only real weaknesses.
In bright indirect light, the golden yellow edges intensify and the contrast with the marbled green is more pronounced — if the edges gradually fade, move the plant to a brighter spot.
Watering & care
The Sansevieria 'Laurentii' is a succulent — its thick leaves store water and allow it to go through long periods without watering. As with all indoor succulent plants, the soil must be completely dry before watering again.
- Frequency: every 2 to 3 weeks in spring and summer — wait until the substrate is completely dry.
- In winter: every 3 to 4 weeks, or less — the plant enters dormancy.
- Drainage: essential — pot with drainage holes filled with cactus substrate, never let water stagnate in the decorative pot.
- Cleaning: wipe the leaves with a soft cloth to maintain the shine of the golden edges.
Overwatering is the only real threat to the Sansevieria 'Laurentii' — when in doubt about watering frequency, always wait an extra week. You will never damage it by underwatering.
Decor ideas & plant pairings
The graphic verticality and golden edges of the Sansevieria 'Laurentii' make it a very effective structural plant — its upright and rigid leaves naturally contrast with rounder, softer foliage in any contemporary composition.
- For a very graphic sculptural trio, pair the Sansevieria 'Laurentii' with an Euphorbia acrurensis and an Aloe vera — the upright golden leaves of the Sansevieria, the vertical ribbed stems of the Euphorbia, and the fleshy rosette of the Aloe create three very distinct silhouettes in a desert-style composition fully resistant to watering neglect.
- For a very sophisticated contrast of textures and colors, pair it with a Zamioculcas and a Ficus elastica 'Abidjan' — the upright golden leaves of the Sansevieria, the shiny oval leaves of the Zamioculcas, and the large almost black leaves of the Ficus create three very complementary shades of green in a composition perfectly suited for low-light apartments.
- In a trio of different heights, the 3 sizes of the Sansevieria 'Laurentii' (40, 55, and 70 cm) allow you to create a very architectural totem composition — the height gradation effect in matching decorative pots is immediately very decorative in an entryway or hallway.
- In a raw concrete or matte black ceramic decorative pot, the dark, textured tones highlight the golden yellow edges by contrast — choose a matte dark ceramic decorative pot for a very contemporary and very graphic look.
Verdeia tips
- Always wait until the substrate is completely dry before watering: this is the most important rule with Sansevieria — watering when the substrate is still moist causes silent root rot that destroys the plant from the inside before the leaves show visible signs.
- Turn the pot every two months for balanced growth: Sansevieria 'Laurentii' grows slowly but orients its leaves toward the light — regular rotation maintains a symmetrical shape and evenly exposes the golden edges on all sides.
- Repot every 2 to 3 years in spring in a cactus substrate: Sansevieria prefers a slightly snug pot — wait until roots come out of the bottom before repotting, following the steps in the succulent plant repotting guide.
Technical characteristics
- Botanical name: Sansevieria trifasciata 'Laurentii'
- Common name: Mother-in-law's tongue, Snake plant
- Family: Asparagaceae
- Origin: Tropical regions of Africa
- Dimensions at delivery: 🏙️ 3 sizes available — H40 cm | Pot Ø14 cm, H55 cm | Pot Ø14 cm, H70 cm | Pot Ø17 cm
- Exposure: Bright light to partial shade, tolerates low light
- Watering: Very moderate, allow to dry completely between waterings
- Temperature: 18 – 30 °C
- Care: Very easy
- Toxicity: Slightly toxic to pets and children if ingested
- Decorative style: Classic / Timeless / Graphic
Each plant is unique: the photos show a representative example. The shades of green and the intensity of the golden edges naturally vary depending on the light and the season.
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Huge "The Simpsons" fan. I watched all the episodes and read a lot of the comics and enjoy most. This one however was quite boring. Turns out I'm just not a big fan of Chief Wiggum. I really enjoyed The "Homer" and "Bart" book. But not this one. Maybe if you love Wiggum you'll love it. If you're not too fond of him then I wouldn't buy it.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2013
★★★★★ 3
Good for my collection.
Format: Hardcover
This was another quick and entertaining read. This instalment wasn't as enjoyable as some of the other books but it was still good. I'm glad to have it in my collection.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2014
★★★★★ 4
Creepy, unpredictable and an all-around great read!
Format: Kindle
The power of our choices has never been more evident than in this novel. This book is filled with both good, and bad, decisions that lead to terrifying consequences. Right from the start, our protagonist, Eve, has to make a choice — should she let the family who showed up at her front door inside her home or send them back into the cold? Inevitably, Eve’s inability to say no and need to please others outweighs Stranger Danger and soon the family of five is wandering through the isolated Victorian house.
The book warns early on, “Once you let them in, they’ll never leave.” For sure once she let them in, things were never the same. The visit seems innocuous enough until things start to change. Subtle changes, the kind that makes you second guess yourself, slowly emerge and, as time goes on, transform into the kind that makes you question reality.
Eve, too, transforms throughout the book. Her character bounces through bouts of paranoia, insecurity, impulsiveness and courage, never fully landing on one attribute, although paranoia always seems to be lurking in the depths of her mind. She constantly questions her own perceptions of what is and what was and the intentions of even the most innocent interactions.
The book goes beyond the fear of what goes bump in the night and harnesses the fear of the unknown, keeping us on the edge of our seats. Nothing is as it seems. And it is scary! Kliewer’s frightening images and heart stopping encounters stay with you long after you’ve closed the book. At times, I found myself gripping my Kindle tightly and reading at lightning speed as if I, too, am escaping the sinister situations Eve faces.
All in all, this is a good read. It’s quick and easy and Kliewer sets the stage with plenty of backstory, foreshadowing, suffocating tension, and creepy moments that all manage to tie into the moment a strange family shows up at her door. However, upon finishing, I found myself left with several unanswered questions (the only reason it got 4 and not 5 stars), which can be uncomfortable for readers who need everything wrapped up on a nice neat bow. But if you can handle a little ambiguity, take the time to read this book. Trust me, it's worth your time. And it may leave you questioning if things really are as they seem or have you hesitating before taking that trek down to the basement. For me, I may reconsider answering the door should a family of five come knocking.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2024
★★★★★ 5
Definitely a page turner!
Format: Kindle
I really enjoyed this book! I was looking for a good, spooky book and this delivered. I went through all the emotions with this book; frustrated, sad, scared, confused...there was so much happening!! It was easy to get through this book because I wanted to know what was going to happen next. Although I loved this book, I had a lot of questions at the end, but the author could definitely write a couple more books getting deeper into the different stories introduced. I don't want to say TOO much because I don't want to give anything away, but after I finished I was like, "Nooooo!!!" LOL So, give it a read.
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★★★★★ 3
A great read that leaves some loose threads
Format: Hardcover
I knew next to nothing about this book going into it other than that it was a horror novel and that my book club selected it. That’s neither a point in favor of or against the book itself, but it does become relevant in a moment because my lack of background shaped how I approached it to a certain extent.
But before we get to that, the basic premise here is that this young couple has moved into a new house. One day while only one of them is home, there’s a knock at the door. This family is there and they say they used to live in the house and want to look around. In the real world, most of us would find that a slightly awkward situation but not an entirely unheard of one. In a horror novel, you know it’s going to set things in motion that probably won’t end well for at least someone involved, and that is indeed the case. But, contrary to immediate expectations, this doesn’t shift into a home invasion story. Instead, it treats us to a bit of slow burn horror as this visiting family seem slightly “wrong” for reasons neither the reader nor characters can put their fingers on, and things ultimately lead in rather unexpected directions, though I won’t spoil too much there.
One of the interesting things I noticed quickly is that little interlude chapters throughout the book were punctuated with bits of Morse Code, which I dutifully translated as I read and which slowly began to hint at more of what was going on behind the scenes. That was a nice touch, I thought, but the novel eventually ran even further with that idea, treating us to more substantial codes and ciphers that became increasingly difficult to decrypt or translate.
Some eventually became so frustrating that I took to the Internet for aid, whereupon I discovered that to solve some of them, you actually need clues from an alternate reality game which coincided with the book’s publication, but which the novel itself never directly alluded to, so that felt like a bit of a cheat to me, though I was eventually able to gather the information needed to solve the puzzles. Ultimately, I did not find those solutions necessary to understanding or enjoying the book, so it’s not too big a deal.
The book itself was engrossing and exciting throughout but left the reader feeling like we’d only just gotten the tiniest taste of a much larger mythology, and I found myself wanting quite a bit more by the end of it, and I mean that in both a good way and a bad way. It’s good because it means I found the book so good I wanted more, but it’s bad because I found the ending left far too many loose threads for my own taste.
But if you like a book ambitious enough to risk feeling a bit convoluted and yet with a clear sense that the author always knew exactly what he was doing, I think you’ll like this one. Though it’s far from AS complex, I think it will appeal strongly to fans of House of Leaves. Both thematically and in terms of structure, I noticed certain parallels between those works.
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