Lidah Mertua | Mother in Law’s Tongue | Sansevieria Trifasciata Laurentii

The Snake Plant main features are their sturdy and up-right physical features as a result of the crassulacean acid metabolism process. The process is some plants’ adaptation to dry conditions, which allows plants to withstand drought and heat by minimizing transpiration and retaining water.

One of NASA study’s darlings that supports in removing indoor pollutants, the low-maintenance houseplant is a must-have for every household. They are tolerant to low lights and thrive on neglect – an almost impossible to kill house plant.

Although it seems to make frequent features on your Instagram scrolls on stylish interiors, in some areas like Florida and parts of Australia, they are considered as invasive weeds – maybe because they can survive more than 50 years in difficult terrains!

Things you need to know

Botanical name

Sansevieria trifasciata laurentii

Origin

Zaire, Northern Nigeria and East Congo, the Tropical Western Africa

Nickname

Lidah Mertua

Mother in Law’s Tongue

Snake Plant