Sansevieria Metallica Siam Silver

₹600.00

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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 Metallica Siam Silver 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 Metallica Siam Silver

Sansevieria Metallica Siam Silver (syn. Dracaena ‘Siam Silver’, often sold under names like Sansevieria ‘Sayuri’ or ‘Tom Grumbley’) is a highly sought-after, rare snake plant cultivar. It is renowned for its elegant, silvery-grey foliage and metallic sheen.

Key Characteristics of Sansevieria Metallica Siam Silver

Metallic Foliage: Features tall, upright, spear-like leaves with a pale silvery-white to grey-green hue. The leaves display prominent vertical striping overlaid with subtle horizontal bandings.
Growth Form & Size: Grows in an erect rosette, typically reaching 2 to 3 feet (60–90 cm) in height with leaves around 1.5–2 inches wide.
Air Purification: Like most snake plants, it uses Crassulacean Acid Metabolism (CAM) to absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen at night.

Origin & Cultivation History for Sansevieria Metallica Siam Silver

Horticultural Selection: ‘Siam Silver’ is a chimera/variegated sport selection originating from Sansevieria metallica, a wild species native to tropical and southern Africa.
Commercial Origin: The stable silver-variegated form was selected and mass-propagated by specialized succulent breeders in Thailand, which led to its popular trade name “Siam Silver”.
Important Propagation Note: To preserve its distinct silver vertical stripes, it must be propagated by rhizome division (pups). Propagating leaf cuttings usually results in a reversion back to the solid green/grey wild-type Sansevieria metallica.

Care & Maintenance Highlights for Sansevieria Metallica Siam Silver

Parameter	Care Requirement
Light	Bright, indirect light is ideal to maintain its crisp silver coloration. Tolerates medium-low light, though foliage contrast may fade.
Watering	Low. Allow soil to dry out 100% between waterings. Water sparingly in winter to avoid root rot.
Substrate	Ultra-porous, gritty mix (60% pumice/perlite/coarse sand + 40% succulent potting soil).
Temperature	Prefers warm indoor settings between 16°C and 29°C (60°F–85°F). Keep protected from cold drafts below 10°C (50°F).

Sansevieria ‘Metallica Siam Silver’ (syn. Dracaena ‘Siam Silver’) is a cultivated sport/chimera selection, meaning it was developed in nursery culture rather than occurring naturally in the wild.

Origin Breakdown

Cultivar Selection: Developed and stabilized by specialized succulent growers in Thailand, which accounts for its trade name “Siam Silver” (“Siam” being the historic name for Thailand).
Wild Parent Species: Selected as a variegated sport from Sansevieria metallica .
Parent Native Range: The true species Sansevieria metallica is native to the shade of coastal sand flats, dry forests, and savannas of southeastern and tropical Africa, ranging from Mozambique and Malawi down through northern KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.