Sansevieria Masoniana Whale Fin

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Sansevieria Masoniana Whale Fin Plant Features

Sansevieria Masoniana, aka Whale Fin or Shark's Fin Snake Plant, got its name from the unique shape of its unusually wide, paddle-like leaves, mottled with different shades of green. Known as some of the toughest houseplants, they store carbon dioxide acquired at night to use during the day, then release oxygen at night, via photosynthesis, when their pores open. This helps it to maximize efficiency in cleansing the air, as found in a study conducted by NASA.

Sansevieria Masoniana Whale Fin Growing Instructions

Grow snake plant in just about any room of your home. While it tolerates low light, snake plant grows fastest in bright conditions.

As long as you water it now and again, it's tough to underwater this hardy houseplant. Water snake plant when the top inch or so of the soil dries. Take care not to overwater it -- allow the top inch of the potting mix to dry in between waterings.

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Snake plant doesn't require much fertilizer, but will grow a little more if it is fertilized a couple of times during the spring and summer. You can use any fertilizer for houseplants; follow the directions on the fertilizer packaging for tips on how much to use.

Snake plant doesn't require pruning because it's such a slow grower.

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Note: This hardy indoor plant is not meant for human or animal consumption.

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