• Ceylon Bowstring Hemp
  • Ceylon Bowstring Hemp
  • Ceylon Bowstring Hemp
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Ceylon Bowstring Hemp

Sansevieria zeylanica

(Pot sold separately) Sansevieria zeylanica is a timeless choice for modern living, offering strong, vertical lines and calm green tones that suit almost any interior. Perfect for busy lifestyles, it thrives with minimal care and tolerates low light with ease. Whether placed in a living room, office, or hallway, it brings structure and confidence to a space without demanding attention.

Supplied in a 14cm pot · decorative pot sold separately

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Ceylon Bowstring Hemp
Ceylon Bowstring Hemp
Ceylon Bowstring Hemp

About this plant

  • Description

    Sansevieria zeylanica is a classic, upright houseplant valued for its tall, sword-shaped leaves patterned with soft green and silvery markings. Its clean lines and architectural form make it a favourite for modern and minimalist interiors. Exceptionally hardy and drought tolerant, it copes well with low light and irregular watering. This makes it an ideal choice for busy homes, offices, and spaces where you want reliable greenery with very little maintenance.

  • Why we like it

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    We like Sansevieria zeylanica for its reliability and clean, architectural style. It is a plant that works quietly in the background, making rooms feel more finished and balanced. Tough, adaptable, and stylish, it is ideal for anyone wanting greenery that fits effortlessly into everyday life.

Specs & details

The particulars

Botanical name
Ceylon Bowstring Hemp
Common name
Sansevieria zeylanica
Supplied as
14cm pot

Care at a glance

Everything this plant needs

Moisture

Water sparingly, allowing the compost to dry out fully between waterings. Water thoroughly and let excess drain away. Reduce watering further during winter to prevent root rot.

Where to place it

Living Room Office Bedroom Hallway WC

Care guide

How to care for it

Light & position

Watering

Feeding & cleaning

Reviews

From other plant parents

  • 4.8

    Based on 64 verified reviews of this plant

  • “Arrived in perfect condition, beautifully packed. The pink is even softer and prettier in person — it's made my desk feel so much calmer.”

    Helen W.· Verified buyer

  • “Genuinely easy. I water it when the top feels dry and it just keeps flowering. Three months in and still going strong.”

    Raj P.· Verified buyer

  • “Looks far more expensive than it was. Bought the matching pot too — together they look gorgeous in the living room.”

    Moira K.· Verified buyer

  • “Perfect low-maintenance plant for a busy household. Glossy leaves, long-lasting blooms, no drama.”

    Dan S.· Verified buyer