Sansevieria laurentii – Bird’s Nest “DLXI”

Adopted

This small Sansevieria laurentii is a compact bird’s nest form—short, sturdy, and full of quiet structure. Its leaves form a tight rosette, each one edged in soft yellow margins and patterned with deep green bands. Though smaller than its upright relatives, it carries the same resilience and sculptural beauty that define the Sansevieria family. Simple, reliable, and endlessly adaptable, it brings a grounded calm to any space.

Sansevieria laurentii is one of the most recognized snake plants, native to West Africa and celebrated for its architectural symmetry. The bird’s nest form grows low and wide, making it perfect for shelves, desks, or clustered displays. Like all Sansevieria, it thrives on minimal water, indirect light, and neglect—storing energy in its thick leaves and purifying the air in return. It’s a plant that stays steady through change, quietly thriving in its own rhythm.

🪴 Note About This Plant

  • Common name: Bird’s Nest Snake Plant
  • Compact rosette with green leaves edged in yellow, slow-growing and easy to care for.
  • Thrives in low to bright light; water sparingly and let soil dry fully between watering.
  • Name DLXI is the Roman numeral for five hundred sixty-one.

🪵 Log

Category Sansevieria
Location

Indoor, Outdoor

Size

Medium

SKU TKNSAN12

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