sansevieria verde Sansevieria Black Coral — Mother-in-Law's Tongue

Exposure & Location

Sansevieria 'Black Coral' perfectly tolerates low light — this is one of its main strengths. It adapts to conditions where most graphic plants would wither.

• Exposure: indirect to low light — tolerates shade, avoid total darkness.
• Ideal for: office, shelf, bedside table, bathroom, dimly lit hallway.
• Temperature: 15 to 30 °C, tolerates fluctuations without issue.
• Substrate: very well-draining — cactus and succulent soil with sand or perlite.

Watering & Care

• Watering: very low — let the substrate dry completely between waterings. Our finger test is especially suitable for this plant.
• Frequency: every 3 to 4 weeks in spring-summer, every 6 to 8 weeks in winter.
• Drainage: essential — pot with drainage holes, very well-draining substrate, empty saucer after watering.
• Fertilizer: every 8 to 12 weeks in spring-summer, diluted liquid fertilizer for green plants.
• Cleaning: gently wipe leaves with a damp cloth to preserve the dark foliage’s shine.

Decor Ideas & Plant Combinations

Its dark marbled foliage acts as a strong visual anchor — it highlights lighter plants placed next to it and adds depth to any plant arrangement.

• Maximum contrast: pair it with the bright silver Sansevieria Moonshine — two Sansevierias, two opposite colors, same shape, same care, an immediate graphic duo.
• In a trio arrangement: add a trailing Golden Epipremnum — the bright yellow-green of the Pothos against the dark marbled green of the Black Coral and the silver of the Moonshine creates a very effective color progression.
• Decorative pot: a matte white or light gray ceramic makes the dark foliage stand out by contrast — avoid dark tones that blend the foliage into the pot.

Verdeia Tips

• Water even less than you think: in the low light conditions where it is often placed, the substrate takes much longer to dry — always wait until the top 5 centimeters are completely dry before watering.
• Take advantage of its contrast: always place it next to plants with light or variegated foliage — its dark leaves express their full potential only in chromatic opposition.
• Rotate the pot regularly: monthly rotation ensures symmetrical growth — without it, leaves gradually lean toward the light source, even if weak.

Technical Specifications

• Botanical name: Sansevieria trifasciata 'Black Coral'
• Common name: Mother-in-law's Tongue
• Origin: arid regions of West Africa
• Pot diameter: Ø12 cm
• Approximate height: H35 cm
• Adult size: up to 45–50 cm indoors
• Exposure: indirect to low light, tolerates shade
• Watering: very low
• Care: ultra easy
• Toxicity: slightly toxic if ingested — keep out of reach of children and pets
• Decor style: Graphic / Contemporary / Sophisticated

Each plant is unique: photos show an example of its appearance. The intensity of the dark color naturally varies depending on ambient light.