Shark Fin Snake Plant (Sansevieria masoniana)

$34.99

In stock

Low light
Easy care

What arrives

Your Shark Fin Snake Plant
Ships free, within the US only, separately from any spade in your order.
Our plant partner packs and ships it, so the box and packing slip carry their name.

If your plant arrives damaged, email us a photo and we'll replace it or refund you.
From November to April, we recommend adding Winter Plant Shipping Protection (a heat pack) at checkout. Plants shipped in cold weather without it are not covered for cold damage.

Care guide

Looking after your Shark Fin Snake Plant

Light
Low to bright, indirect light.
Water
Water when the soil is completely dry.
Cats and dogs
Toxic to cats and dogs, according to the ASPCA. Keep it out of reach of cats and dogs.
Care level

Forgiving of the odd missed watering. A good first plant.

Pot size guide

How big is each size?

Sizes are named by the pot's width across the top. The bands show a typical overall height for a plant in that pot. It is a general guide only: every plant grows a little differently.

4" pot: about 6 to 12 inches tall, pot included
6" pot: about 10 to 18 inches tall, pot included

About this plant

The shark fin snake plant, also called whale fin, grows one or a few very broad, paddle-shaped leaves in deep green with lighter mottling. Where most snake plants are narrow swords, this one stands up like a fin.

It handles low light and grows faster in brighter spots. Water sparingly, only when the soil is completely dry, and less still in winter. Too much water is the main thing that troubles it.

Choose a 4 or 6 inch pot. It grows slowly and keeps its sculptural shape, which makes it a striking gift and an easy plant for a desk, a hallway or an office.

The ASPCA lists the snake plant as toxic to cats and dogs, so keep it out of reach of cats and dogs.

From November to April, we recommend adding Winter Plant Shipping Protection (a heat pack) at checkout. Plants shipped in cold weather without it are not covered for cold damage.

Good to know

Questions about the Shark Fin Snake Plant

How much light does the Shark Fin Snake Plant need?

Low to bright, indirect light.

How often should I water the Shark Fin Snake Plant?

Water when the soil is completely dry.

Is the Shark Fin Snake Plant toxic to cats and dogs?

Yes. The ASPCA lists it as toxic to cats and dogs, so keep it out of reach of cats and dogs.

Which size should I choose?

Sizes are named by the pot's width across the top. This plant comes in 4" and 6" pots, and the pot size guide above shows a typical height for each, as a general guide only.

Do you ship plants in winter?

From November to April, we recommend adding Winter Plant Shipping Protection (a heat pack) at checkout. Plants shipped in cold weather without it are not covered for cold damage.

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