Sansevieria 'Silver Syreni' Ø8.5cm

Sansevieria 'Silver Syreni' is a compact variety with straight, broad leaves of a powdery silver-green and a dark-green margin, with the graphic air of a calm sculpture. It is an iron-tough succulent that forgives forgotten waterings, tolerates darker corners and cleans the air even at night. Ideal for a desk, bright shelf or bathroom. Easy to care for, with infrequent watering and a well-drained substrate. Care instructions The excellent news is that this plant asks to be left alone rather than pampered. The most common mistake is not neglect but excessive care - above all, watering too often. If you remember only one thing, remember that this succulent prefers to be dry rather than wet. Otherwise, it grows quietly and forgives you almost anything. Here is everything you need to know, gathered in one place: Light: it adapts to almost anything, from bright, indirect light to partial shade. In good light, the silver contrast of the leaves is at its finest and growth is faster; it also tolerates darker corners, where it grows more slowly. Keep it from the harsh, direct midday sun, which can bleach the leaves. Temperature: it does well between 18 and 27 °C, which is exactly the comfort of a home. Being a warm-climate plant, it does not tolerate cold; keep it from temperatures below 12 °C and from cold window draughts in winter. Watering: little and seldom. Water thoroughly, then let the substrate dry out completely before the next watering - in practice, every 2-3 weeks in summer and much less often in winter, sometimes once a month. Pour the water onto the substrate, not into the leaf rosette, which can rot. Excess water is the only serious enemy of this plant. Humidity: it copes perfectly in the dry air of homes, with no extra care. It needs no misting or humidifier, which makes it ideal for those who want no fuss. Substrate: a very well-drained mix, for example cactus and succulent soil, possibly with extra perlite or coarse sand. The pot must have drainage holes; never standing water in the saucer. Feeding: very little. In the growing season, from spring to autumn, a diluted cactus fertiliser once every 6-8 weeks is more than enough. In winter, do not feed. Propagation: very easy, by dividing the rosettes at repotting or by leaf cuttings placed in moist substrate. A leaf fragment of a few centimetres, first left to dry for a few days and then set into the substrate, develops a new plant within a few months. If small problems appear, do not be discouraged - they are signals easy to read, not obstacles. Soft leaves, yellowing at the base, are the classic sign of overwatering: let the substrate dry out completely and water less. Shrivelled, creased leaves call, on the contrary, for a little water - a rare case with this plant. A fading silver colour tells you the plant would appreciate more light. All these adjustments are minor, and the plant responds patiently to them. Sansevieria 'Silver Syreni' is, from start to finish, a plant for the busy, for beginners and for collectors alike - a choice that never disappoints and a natural step toward other spectacular varieties, such as the massive Sansevieria masoniana 'Whale Fin'. Specifications Pot diameter: 8.5 cm Total height (incl. pot): 20 cm