Sansevieria Sawasdee

1,299.00

Availability: 10 in stock

  1. Live Plant A rare collector’s edition plant. The Image is for reference purpose.
  2. Actual plant may be similar as plants are shipped at RANDOM. Sansevieria Sawasdee usually like well drained soil and water retention inside the pot should be prevented at all times.
  3. We Ship Healthy Plants And Can Maintain Water Levels Till 72 Hours After Shipping, You Are Requested To Follow-up With The Courier Company Immediately On Receipt Of The Courier Details From Us.
  4. We Will Not Be Responsible For Delays Due To Courier Partner Or If The Plant Is Dead On Arrival, We Do not Accept Any Returns For Live Plants. Height of the plant is about 2 inches from the soil level
  5. SINCE SHIPPING PLANTS IS A DELICATE PROCEDURE, WE MAKE SURE TO TAKE THE BEST CARE WHILE SHIPPING WE DO NOT ACCEPT RETURNS ON PLANTS.
  6. Plant will be shipped BARE ROOT.

Sansevieria Sawasdee

 

Sansevieria Sawasdee(syn. Dracaena ‘Sawasdee’) is a compact, rare hybrid snake plant highly prized for its distinct fan-shaped (distichous) growth form. Originating as a cultivar from Thailand—where “Sawasdee” is the traditional greeting—it features thick, rigid, light-green leaves adorned with subtle silver-green cross-banding and dark green margins.

Key Characteristics

  • Growth Habit: Compact, fan-like rosette where flattened, sword-like leaves arrange themselves in a single plane rather than a circular swirl.

  • Foliage: Leaves are dense, smooth, and leathery, remaining under 6–10 inches (15–25 cm) in height, making it ideal for desk setups or small shelf collections.

  • Air-Purifying: Like most snake plants, it utilizes Crassulacean Acid Metabolism (CAM) to absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen during the night.

Care & Maintenance Highlights Sansevieria Sawasdee

Aspect Requirement
Light Bright, indirect sunlight produces the sharpest variegation, but it adapts easily to medium-low interior light.
Watering Low. Allow the potting medium to dry out completely between waterings. Water sparingly in winter to prevent root rot.
Substrate Fast-draining succulent mix (60% inorganic pumice/perlite/coarse sand + 40% potting soil).
Temperature Keep warm; prefers 18°C to 29°C (65°F–85°F). Protect from frost and drafts below 10°C (50°F).

Sansevieria Sawasdee (syn. Dracaena ‘Sawasdee’) is a artificial horticultural hybrid that does not exist as a naturally occurring wild species.

Origin Sansevieria Sawasdee

  • Geographic Origin: Developed in Thailand by succulent hybridizers (notably credited to plant breeder Suan Unyamanee). Thailand is a global hub for specialized Sansevieria breeding, where cultivars are selectively crossed for compact shapes and unique variegation patterns.

  • Hybrid Lineage: Bred by crossing Sansevieria rorida (a species native to Somalia and Kenya known for its rigid, trough-shaped leaves arranged in a single plane) with Sansevieria boncel (a dwarf hybrid variety famous for its thick, finger-like leaves).

  • Ancestral Origins: While the hybrid itself was created in cultivation, its parent species originate from the dry, arid habitats of East and Horn of Africa.

  • Etymology: Named after “Sawasdee” (สวัสดี), the traditional Thai greeting, celebrating its origins in Thai horticulture.

 

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Sansevieria SawasdeeSansevieria Sawasdee
1,299.00

Availability: 10 in stock

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