Sansevieria Masoniana Victoria – Shark Fin Snake Plant

Style Statement Alert! With its large singular leaf, the Sansevieria masoniana Victoria projects a simple yet strong architectural presence. If you are looking for something that is easy to care for, but that will stand out from the crowd, this is the one for you.

This unusual Snake plant’s remarkable leaf is a beautifully dappled dark glossy green, creating a real living sculpture for a shelf or small table. The structural shape gives the plant its common names of Shark Fin or Whale Fin Plant.

Sansevieria readily adapt to different light levels. The deep green colouring on the masoniana Victoria will intensify in shade and become a vibrant, lustrous green with more light.

Please note: some scarring may be present on the leaves, this is quite typical with these plants and it does not impact their health.

Horty Hints

Straight to the shade! The gorgeous dark-green colouring of this Snake Plant will intensify when placed in a shady spot.

Ensure your Shark Fin Plant has adequate drainage to allow any excess water to drain to avoid its roots becoming waterlogged and risking root rot.

Creating Babies? Your Shark Fin may sprout pups as it matures. These can be trimmed away with a clean sharp knife if you want to maintain the singular leaf look.

Light

Sansevieria does best in moderate to bright, indirect light, but can also adapt to low light conditions if preferred.

Watering

Allow the soil to dry out completely before watering. Water thoroughly and allow to drain freely. Do not allow the plant to sit in water as this will cause root rot.

Temperature

The Shark Fin plant is happy in places with temperatures between 15°C and 23°C and can tolerate temperatures as low as 10°C for short periods.

Humidity

This Snake Plant will do fine in normal household humidity. Avoid humid locations but if brown tips develop, consider occasional misting.

Feed

Apply a weak dose of cactus or general purpose feed once a month at most during the growing season. Sansevieria are low maintenance plants and don’t need a lot of food.

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Height & Growth Rate

The Sansevieria Shark Fin is a slow-growing plant which typically reaches an ultimate height of around 20 to 30cm.

Toxicity

Sansevieria are mildly toxic if eaten. Keep away from children and animals. Do not consume.

Air Purifying

Sansevieria filter airborne toxins such as benzene and formaldehyde and are part of our clean air plant collection.

Origin

Sansevieria are native to the tropical West African region.

Please note: images show how this plant may look at various stages of maturity. The size you choose may look different.

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