Variegated succulent plant with spotted leaves in terracotta pot, ideal for collectors

Variegated succulent plant with spotted green leaves in terracotta pot

Sansevieria Kirkii Coppertone

₹899.00

Availability: 10 in stock

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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 Coppertone 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.

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Sansevieria Kirkii Coppertone

Sansevieria kirkii Coppertone (syn. Dracaena kirkii ‘Coppertone’, Sansevieria pulchra ‘Coppertone’) is one of the most distinctive and highly prized collector cultivars in the Sansevieria family. Renowned for its unusual, bronze-coppery patina, it stands out sharply against standard green snake plants.

Key Characteristics

Copper & Bronze Tones: Displays striking copper, dark bronze, and deep olive-green mottled patterning over the leaves. The copper pigmentation becomes deeper and more intense when exposed to strong lighting.
Wavy, Warty Leaf Texture: The thick, tough, leather-like leaves feature wavy (undulate) margins, subtle leaf scalloping, and a coarse surface texture with fine cross-banding.
Growth Habit: Forms a heavy, low-growing rosette with broad, paddle-to-lance-shaped leaves that arch outward. Mature leaves can grow up to 1.5–3 feet (45–90 cm) long.
Fragrant Flowers: On mature plants, it can produce a spherical central inflorescence of creamy-white to pale pink tubular flowers that open at night, emitting a strong, sweet scent.

Care & Cultivation Overview

Parameter	Care Requirement
Light	Bright, indirect sun to filtered direct morning light. Stronger lighting is crucial to enhance and maintain the warm copper/bronze coloration. In low light, leaves fade to a dull dark green.
Substrate	Highly porous, gritty mineral substrate (60%–70% inorganic pumice, coarse sand, perlite, and akadama + 30% organic soil).
Watering	Low. Allow the potting mix to dry out completely between waterings. Reduce watering to once a month or less in winter dormancy.
Temperature	Prefers warm conditions between 16°C and 30°C (60°F–86°F). Protect strictly from temperatures below 10°C (50°F).

Origin & Lineage

Cultivar Origin: ‘Coppertone’ is a specialized cultivated sport/selection of Sansevieria kirkii var. pulchra, selected and stabilized by collectors for its unique bronze-copper leaf color.
Species Habitat: The wild parent species, Sansevieria kirkii, is native to the dry coastal forests and tropical thickets of East Africa (Tanzania, Zanzibar, and Kenya).
Etymology: Named after Sir John Kirk (1832–1922), a Scottish naturalist and companion to David Livingstone, who collected plants in Zanzibar and East Africa.

Propagation Note: To maintain the rich copper hue and leaf pattern, propagate Sansevieria kirkii ‘Coppertone’ by rhizome division (pups). Leaf cuttings may take a very long time to root and often produce offsets with less intense color contrast.