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Silver Snake Plant

Imperfect Sansevieria trifasciata 'Moonshine'

£15.99
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Description

Sansevieria trifasciata 'Moonshine' takes on an almost metallic sheen, while older leaves gently deepen into darker green tones that highlight the silver of new growth. As with all Sansevierias, it is tough, slow-growing, and happiest when slightly neglected.

Origins

Sansevieria trifasciata is native to the dry, rocky regions of tropical West Africa. 'Moonshine' is a modern cultivar selected specifically for its pale, silvered foliage.

Soil and Substrate

Moisture-retentive mixes are the quickest way to lose a Sansevieria. Our Dessert Mix is ideally suited to 'Moonshine' as the free-draining blend of bark, pumice, and coco coir keeps the root zone dry between waterings.

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All plants are covered by our 7-day live arrival guarantee. We pack every order in protective, sustainable packaging designed to keep your plants safe in transit, and every plant is checked before it ships. On the rare occasion something is not right on arrival, we will make it good, provided the plant is still in its original nursery pot.

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How to care for Silver Snake Plant

Keep me in bright, gentle light away from harsh sun and let my soil dry right out before watering me again.

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What our customers say

Arrived just like the photos - maybe even fuller. Healthy, well-acclimated, and straight into my collection with no issues.

Emily P.

Flawless leaves, stunning variegation, and clearly cared for by experts. It’s already a talking point in my home office.

James R.

Hard to find rare plants that are pet-safe. Ours arrived in perfect condition and looks amazing without any worry.

Sophie L.
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About Silver Snake Plant

Imperfect Sansevieria trifasciata 'Moonshine' is an easy-care houseplant. It needs bright indirect light, watering only once the compost has dried right through, average household humidity and a minimum temperature of 10°C. It is harmful to pets and small children if eaten.

Good for

Living Room Bedroom Office

Care level

EasyChallenge

Easy care

Light

ShadeFull sun

Bright, indirect light

Give this plant as much bright light as possible, but avoid harsh direct sun for long periods. A south-facing window can be too intense, especially in summer, so place the plant about 1 metre back from the glass or filter the light with a sheer curtain. Sudden or prolonged direct sun through glass can cause scorching. If natural light is limited, a grow light is a great way to keep growth compact and healthy. Read moreShow less

Give this plant as much bright light as possible, but avoid harsh direct sun for long periods. A south-facing window can be too intense, especially in summer, so place the plant about 1 metre back from the glass or filter the light with a sheer curtain. Sudden or prolonged direct sun through glass can cause scorching. If natural light is limited, a grow light is a great way to keep growth compact and healthy.

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Watering

Evenly moistDries out fully

Let it dry out fully between waterings

Water deeply until excess runs through the drainage holes, then allow the substrate to dry out completely before watering again. This plant stores water in its tissues, so it is highly drought-tolerant and far more sensitive to overwatering than underwatering. Always check the soil rather than watering on a schedule and when in doubt, wait a bit longer. Read moreShow less

Water deeply until excess runs through the drainage holes, then allow the substrate to dry out completely before watering again. This plant stores water in its tissues, so it is highly drought-tolerant and far more sensitive to overwatering than underwatering. Always check the soil rather than watering on a schedule and when in doubt, wait a bit longer.

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Humidity

Average homeHigh humidity

Happy at normal household humidity

Normal household humidity is perfect. Cacti and succulents are adapted to arid environments and don’t require additional humidity. In fact, extra humidity can increase the risk of rot and fungal issues. Good airflow is much more important than moisture in the air, so aim to keep the plant in a well-ventilated space rather than trying to humidify it. Read moreShow less

Normal household humidity is perfect. Cacti and succulents are adapted to arid environments and don’t require additional humidity. In fact, extra humidity can increase the risk of rot and fungal issues. Good airflow is much more important than moisture in the air, so aim to keep the plant in a well-ventilated space rather than trying to humidify it.

Temperature

Keep above 10°C · Happy at normal room temperature

This plant prefers warm temperatures during the growing season, ideally between 18–30°C. They also benefit from a cooler winter rest period of around 10–15°C, which helps support healthy growth cycles and encourages flowering in many species. Read moreShow less

This plant prefers warm temperatures during the growing season, ideally between 18–30°C. They also benefit from a cooler winter rest period of around 10–15°C, which helps support healthy growth cycles and encourages flowering in many species.

Feeding

Feed monthly with a balanced fertiliser from spring to autumn, and let it rest over winter.

Growth habit

Upright →Clumping →Rosette →

Plant type

Succulent →

Toxicity

Harmful if chewed or swallowed. Keep it out of reach of pets and small children, and wash your hands after pruning.

Also known as

Imperfect Sansevieria trifasciata 'Moonshine'

Genus

Sansevieria →
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Frequently Asked Questions

Does my plant come with a pot?
Your plant will arrive in its nursery grow pot — the plastic pot it's been growing in. We don't include a decorative pot as standard, and there's a good reason for that: it means you get to choose one that fits your space and style, rather than being stuck with something that doesn't suit your home.

It also means you're not paying extra for a pot you might not want. The nursery pot is perfectly fine to keep your plant in for a while, just pop it inside a decorative cover pot or cache pot and you're good to go. When you're ready to repot (usually after a growing season or when roots start poking out the bottom), you can move it into something more permanent with fresh soil.

If you're not sure what size cover pot to go for, check the pot selector tool listed above, you'll want a decorative pot that's a centimetre or two wider than that to give it a comfortable fit.
How big will my plant be when it arrives?
Every plant on our site includes the pot size (e.g. 12cm) and, where possible, an approximate height. That's the most reliable way to set your expectations, photos can sometimes make a plant look larger or smaller than it really is.

If you're thinking "that sounds quite small for the price," here's something worth knowing: younger, smaller plants almost always adapt better to your home than larger ones. They adjust faster to your light and humidity, put out new growth more quickly, and tend to establish stronger root systems long-term. A plant that grows into your space will usually outperform one that was already big when it arrived.

That said, every plant is an individual. The one you receive may vary slightly in height, shape, or fullness compared to the photo, that's the nature of living things, not a quality issue. We select healthy, well-established specimens, and if you ever feel your plant doesn't match what you were expecting, just get in touch and we'll take a look.
What makes your plants different from the supermarket or garden centre?
There's a big difference between a plant that's been sitting under on a retail shelf and one that's been looked after and cared for by people who specialise in exactly this.

Our plants are grown in house or sourced from specialist nurseries, many of them varieties you simply won't find at your local garden centre or supermarket. Before anything leaves us, it's checked over by our horticultural team to make sure it's healthy, well-rooted, and ready to thrive in your home. We're not shifting volume off a pallet, we're choosing plants we'd want to keep ourselves.

When you buy from a supermarket, you get a plant and a generic care label. When you buy from us, you get the knowledge that comes with it, detailed care guidance, a team you can actually contact if something isn't going right, and the confidence that what's arriving has been looked after properly from the moment it was grown to the moment it reaches your door.

We're a specialist nursery first, not a retailer that happens to sell plants. That's the difference, and you'll see it the moment you open the box.
What should I do when my plant arrives?
First things first, unbox it as soon as you can. Plants don't love being in dark boxes any more than you would, and the sooner yours is out and breathing, the better.

Remove all the packaging carefully, give the soil a check with your finger, and water lightly if it feels dry. Then find it a spot with appropriate light, but avoid putting it straight into harsh direct sun or next to a radiator. Think of it like arriving somewhere new after a long journey: it needs a moment to adjust.

It's completely normal for your plant to look a little tired or droopy after transit. This is called transit stress, and most plants bounce back within a week or two. You might see a yellow leaf or some drooping, don't panic, and resist the urge to overwater or start repotting straight away.

Our advice for the first couple of weeks: leave it in its nursery pot, water it only when the top layer of soil feels dry, and let it acclimatise to your home's light, temperature, and humidity. Once it's settled in and showing signs of new growth, you can think about repotting or moving it to its permanent spot.

Every plant we sell comes with a care guide on the product page so you'll know exactly what it needs going forward. And if anything doesn't look right, get in touch with our team, we're always happy to help.
Will my plant survive being shipped?
Yes! and we go to serious lengths to make sure of it. Every plant is hand-packed by our team with protective wrapping and secure, custom-designed boxes to keep it stable and safe in transit. We've shipped hundreds of thousands of plants across the UK and our packaging methods have been refined over years to handle the bumps and jolts of delivery.

During colder months, we monitor weather forecasts and offer heat packs where needed to protect against frost. In extreme conditions, we may hold your order for a day or two rather than risk sending it out, we'd rather you wait an extra day than receive a stressed plant.

That said, plants are living things, and the occasional transit wobble can happen. If your plant arrives damaged or isn't in the condition you'd expect, just get in touch within 48 hours with a photo, and we'll make it right, whether that's a replacement or a full refund. No fuss.

The short version: we treat every box like it's going to someone who really cares about what's inside, because it is.
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Everything about Sansevieria

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Verified reviews

Rated by real customers

Customers praised this healthy Sansevieria for its beautiful mint green leaves and larger-than-expected size. Reviews highlight excellent packaging and fast delivery. One customer noted "older growth is more green" while new growth shows pale coloration. Two reviews cited severely scarred leaves and poor quality.

  • A beautiful healthy plant, and bigger than I expected. Really well packaged and very quick delivery.
  • The plant arrived very well packaged and in perfect condition.
  • Nice Sans Moonshine, a good size very healthy, lovely smooth leaves with no damage.
  • 5 stars: 17 (81%)
  • 4 stars: 2 (10%)
  • 3 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 1 star: 2 (10%)
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Leoni A.
A beautiful healthy plant, and

A beautiful healthy plant, and bigger than I expected. Really well packaged and very quick delivery. A pleasure to add this to my houseplant family :u1FAB4::relaxed:️

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Toni Evans

There was damage to the plant which I contacted GT about. They have sinced moved them in inperfect. I was offered a part refund or store credit as compensation. They were quick to reply to my FB message which is great.

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Kim B.
Amazing

Plants are stunning, wrapped with care and arrived quickly. Communication was fast also. Highly recommend!

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Jonathan C.
Gorgeous

Couldn’t be happier

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Stephen H.
Great purchase

Beautifully coloured leaves. Well packaged and arrived in good condition

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Sue O.
Fabulous healthy Sansevieri a

Excellent experience. The plant arrived very well packaged and in perfect condition. I was kept informed as to postage times and received a very friendly but professional email as confirmation of my order
The plant now has pride of place on my bedroom windowsill.
I can most definitely recommend House of Kojo for all plant parents

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Kimberley W.
Lovely

Arrived much quicker than expected. Very healthy and fuller than expected. Recommended!

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Allin T.
The plant arrived nicely packed.

The plant arrived nicely packed. It was the same as what it described in the website. The leaves were green and plant is healthy. I can tell by it"s colour that it was looked after. I'm so happy with it.

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Audrey S.
The plant arrived beautifully and

The plant arrived beautifully and well packaged! It’s been a wishlist plant for a while so I’m really happy to have been able to get it! The shipping arrived so quickly it almost felt unbelievable!

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Zoe G.
Lovely healthy plant for my

Lovely healthy plant for my fist snake plant addition.

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Olivia H.
Beautiful and unusual plant looking

Beautiful and unusual plant looking healthy. Every plant I have ordered from this company has been outstanding.

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Christian N.
An unusual version with mint

An unusual version with mint green leaves, really brightens up my bathroom.

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Lindsay D.
Gorgeous specimens. I bought them

Gorgeous specimens. I bought them as gifts and they're prettier than mine 🫠 might have to buy another as a gift for me

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Angela B.
Lovely plant, packed well and

Lovely plant, packed well and in great condition.

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Sue P.
Nice plant

Nice Sans Moonshine ,a good size very healthy, lovely smooth leaves with no damage.
came very well packaged and arrived safe and sound, another great plant from H of K.

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sheelagh c.
Strong healthy plant. The older

Strong healthy plant. The older growth is more green, only the newer growth has the lovely pale colouration which I hadn't fully realised. Healthy looking plant though and pot almost bursting with plants so no complaints

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Bettye R.
Excellent plant

Excellent plant. Arrived in good condition.

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Susan W.
A beautiful plant

A beautiful plant

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Barbara C.
Nice and healthy plant.

Nice and healthy plant.

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Kirstie

Severely scared leaves, poor quality

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M.k.k.

Severely scared leaves, poor quality

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