Which Sansevieria variety to choose?

The Sansevieria genus offers a great diversity of shapes, sizes, and patterns. Here is how the Sansevieria Fernwood Mikado stands out from other varieties in our catalog:

• Fernwood Mikado (this plant): cylindrical leaves in a compact rosette, graphic and sculptural habit. The most architectural and modern.
• Fernwood Punk: twisted cylindrical leaves, compact and original habit. Punk version of the Fernwood.
• Mikado: straight cylindrical leaves, elegant and structured habit. Classic cylindrical version.
• Straight: flat and straight leaves, elegant vertical habit. Timeless classic.
• Superba: wide flat leaves with horizontal stripes, imposing habit. Traditional version.
• Zeylanica: marbled green and gray flat leaves, elegant habit. Spectacular patterns.
• Black Coral: very dark green almost black flat leaves, compact habit. Unique color.
• Moonshine: light silvery green flat leaves, elegant habit. Unique bright color.
• Whitney: short, wide flat leaves, compact and bushy habit. Compact version.

Why choose the Sansevieria Fernwood Mikado? If you are looking for a Sansevieria with a unique graphic and sculptural shape featuring cylindrical leaves that create a spectacular architectural effect, the Fernwood Mikado is the perfect choice. It is the most modern and contemporary variety.

Exposure & placement

The Sansevieria Fernwood Mikado is extremely tolerant and adapts to almost all light conditions, from full sun to shade.

• Exposure: sun to partial shade, tolerates shade and low light.
• Ideal: living room, bedroom, office, bathroom, kitchen, or entrance, even in low-light rooms.
• Temperature: 15 to 30 °C, tolerates temperature variations.
• Substrate: very draining, cactus and succulent soil with sand or perlite.

Verdeia tip: the brighter the light, the faster the growth and the more intense the color.

Watering & care

• Watering: low; let the substrate dry completely between waterings.
• Frequency: about once every 2-3 weeks in spring-summer, once a month in winter.
• Drainage: essential — use a pot with holes and a very draining substrate.
• Humidity: tolerates dry air, no need for misting.
• Fertilizer: once every 6-8 weeks in spring-summer with a liquid cactus fertilizer diluted by half.
• Cleaning: gently dust the leaves with a damp cloth.

Better to underwater than overwater — Sansevieria hates excess water that rots the roots.

Decor ideas & plant combinations

With its graphic cylindrical leaves and sculptural shape, the Sansevieria Fernwood Mikado brings a touch of modernity and architectural elegance to your urban jungle.

• To pair with: other succulents, cacti, Zamioculcas, Pilea, or graphic plants to create a modern minimalist composition.
• Ideal pot: matte ceramic decorative pot (white, gray, black, terracotta) or concrete to highlight the sculptural shape.
• Ambiance: perfect as a statement plant in a modern living room, a minimalist office, a zen bedroom, or a bathroom.

The compact cylindrical shape creates a spectacular sculptural effect that catches the eye and adds character.

Verdeia Tips

• Ultra easy to care for — perfect for beginners and busy people.
• Tolerates neglect — survives watering forgetfulness.
• Adapts to all conditions — from full sun to shade.
• Exceptional air-purifying plant — purifies the air and produces oxygen at night (NASA).
• Minimal watering — ideal if you travel often.
• Avoid overwatering — main cause of Sansevieria mortality.
• Essential drainage — always use a very well-draining substrate.
• Slow growth — patience needed to see the plant develop.
• Easy to propagate — divide offsets or leaf cuttings.
• Slightly toxic to animals — keep out of reach of cats and dogs.
• Unique graphic habit — spectacular cylindrical leaves.

Technical characteristics

• Botanical name: Sansevieria bacularis 'Fernwood Mikado'
• Common name: Sansevieria Fernwood Mikado, Mother-in-law's tongue, Snake plant
• Family: Asparagaceae
• Origin: arid regions of West Africa
• Exposure: sun to partial shade, tolerates shade and low light
• Watering: low, let dry completely between waterings
• Care: ultra easy (perfect for beginners)
• Toxicity for animals: slightly toxic (saponins)
• Decorative style: Modern / Minimalist / Sculptural
• Particularity: graphic cylindrical leaves, exceptional air-purifying plant, ultra easy, tolerates neglect, produces oxygen at night

Each plant is unique: the photos show an example of its appearance. The number of leaves and the density of the rosette naturally vary according to growing conditions and the season.