Sansevieria trifasciata Diamond Flame – Snake Plant
A lovely new Sansevieria variety, Diamond Flame has broad, diamond shaped dark green leaves sometimes edged with a narrow band of golden yellow.
Typical of all Sansevieria, they are bullet-proof and stunning architectural plants. Diamond Flame makes real deep green, glossy statement.
Please note: some scarring may occur on the leaves.
Sansevieria trifasciata Diamond Flame – Snake Plant Care & Info Guide
Horty Hints
Shady spots sorted! The Diamond Flame can adapt to lower light conditions making it an ideal addition to those not-so-sunny locations.
Drier than the Sahara Desert? Not a problem for the Sansevieria as they are drought-tolerant! Allow the soil to dry out completely in between watering to avoid root rot.
Time for a trim? If your Diamond Flame has experienced some additional scarring or damage to one or two leaves, you can slice the leaf back into its beautiful pointed shape using a sharp, sterilised blade.
Light
Sanseviera trifasciata Diamond Flame does best in moderate to bright, indirect light, but can also adapt to low light conditions if preferred.
Watering
Allow the soil to dry out completely before watering. Water thoroughly and allow to drain freely. Do not allow the plant to sit in water as this will cause root rot.
Temperature
This Snake Plant is happy in places with temperatures between 15°C and 23°C and can tolerate temperatures as low as 10°C for short periods.
Humidity
The trifasciata Diamond Flame will do fine in normal household humidity. Avoid humid locations but if brown tips develop, consider occasional misting.
Feed
Apply a weak dose of cactus or general purpose feed once a month at most during the growing season. Sansevieria are low maintenance plants and don’t need a lot of food.
Height & Growth Rate
The Sansevieria trifasciata Diamond Flame is a slow-growing plant and typically reaches an ultimate height of around 75cm to 1m.
Please note: each plant is unique so available heights are approximate and the plant you receive may vary by ±10%.
Toxicity
Sansevieria are mildly toxic if eaten. Keep away from children and animals. Do not consume.
Air Purifying
Sansevieria filter airborne toxins such as benzene and formaldehyde and are part of our clean air plant collection.
Origin
Sansevieria trifasciata Diamond Flame is native to the tropical West African region.
