🌿 Plant Name

Sansevieria trifasciata ‘Golden Hahnii’
(Also known as Golden Hahnii Snake Plant or Dwarf Mother-in-law’s Tongue)

🏡 Description

• A compact, rosette-forming variety of the Snake Plant family.

• Leaves are short, thick, and glossy with green centers and bright yellow margins.

• Perfect for small pots, tabletops, or indoor arrangements.

• Grows up to 15–20 cm (6–8 inches) tall.

🌤️ Light Requirements

• Thrives in bright, indirect sunlight but tolerates low light conditions.

• Avoid direct harsh sunlight, which can scorch the leaves.

💧 Watering

• Water sparingly — only when the top 1–2 inches of soil are dry.

• Overwatering can cause root rot.

• During winter, reduce watering frequency.

🌡️ Temperature

• Ideal range: 18°C–30°C (65°F–85°F)

• Avoid cold drafts or frost.

🌱 Soil

• Use a well-draining cactus or succulent mix.

• Adding perlite or sand improves drainage.

🍽️ Fertilizer

• Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength every 2–3 months during the growing season (spring to early autumn).

• Avoid over-fertilizing.

🌬️ Air Purifying Benefits

• Known for removing toxins such as formaldehyde, benzene, and xylene from indoor air (NASA Clean Air Study).

✂️ Propagation

• Propagate easily by leaf cuttings or division of offshoots (pups).

• Allow cut surfaces to dry before planting to prevent rot.

⚠️ Common Issues

• Yellow leaves → Overwatering

• Wrinkled leaves → Underwatering

• Soft or mushy base → Root rot due to poor drainage

🌸 Bonus Tip

This plant is extremely low-maintenance and ideal for beginners or busy plant lovers. It’s also pet-toxic, so keep it away from cats and dogs.