Sansevieria Kirkii

₹749.00

Availability: 9 in stock

Live Plant A rare collector’s edition plant. The Image is for reference purpose.
Actual plant may be similar as plants are shipped at RANDOM. Sansevieria Kirkii usually like well drained soil and water retention inside the pot should be prevented at all times.
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.
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
SINCE SHIPPING PLANTS IS A DELICATE PROCEDURE, WE MAKE SURE TO TAKE THE BEST CARE WHILE SHIPPING WE DO NOT ACCEPT RETURNS ON PLANTS.
Plant will be shipped BARE ROOT.

Sansevieria Kirkii

Sansevieria kirkii (syn. Dracaena kirkii), commonly known as Star Sansevieria, is a slow-growing, rhizomatous species native to coastal East Africa (Tanzania, Zanzibar, and Kenya). Unlike tall upright snake plants, it forms a low-growing, wide rosette of exceptionally thick, leathery foliage.

Key Characteristics

Rosette Form: Leaves spread outward in a starburst shape, forming broad rosettes that can reach 2 to 3 feet (60–90 cm) across.
Foliage & Texture: Leaves are remarkably stiff, thick, and lance-shaped with prominent wavy (undulate) edges, sharp terminal points, and grayish-green to dark olive mottling with fine banding.
Spherical Blooms: Mature plants produce a massive, globe-shaped central cluster (inflorescence) of greenish-white to pale pink tubular flowers that open at night and emit a strong, sweet fragrance.

Varieties & Cultivars

Sansevieria kirkii var. pulchra: Natural variety with distinctive reddish-brown or pinkish margins and heavier mottled leaf patterning.
‘Coppertone’: Popular cultivar selected from var. pulchra featuring a striking copper-bronze patina under bright light.
‘Silver Blue’: Compact selection featuring heavy, silver-blue trough-shaped leaves with pinkish-red leaf borders.

Care Overview

Parameter	Care Requirement
Light	Bright, indirect light to filtered sun. Strong light preserves crisp leaf mottling and warm tones.
Substrate	Extremely fast-draining, mineral-heavy succulent mix (60–70% inorganic pumice, coarse sand, perlite).
Watering	Very Low. Allow the substrate to dry 100% between waterings. Reduce drastically in winter.
Temperature	Warm-growing; maintain above 15°C (59°F). Protect strictly from freezing temperatures.