Sansevieria bacularis 'Mikado'

snake plant

Eventual height & spread

Sansevieria bacularis 'Mikado'

snake plant

  • 12cm pot | 40cm tall
  • £22.99
  • In stock (shipped within 1-2 working days)
  • with white pot
  • £27.58
  • In stock (shipped within 2-3 working days)
  • with cast aluminium pot
  • £40.98
  • shipped within 2 weeks
Delivery options
  • Standard £5.99
  • Named Day £10.99
  • Position: bright, indirect light or indirect light
  • Soil: good quality cacti or succulent compost
  • Rate of growth: slow
  • Hardiness: tender (indoors only)
  • Current height: approximately 40cm (+ or - 10% including the pot)
  • Pot cover: choose a 14cm pot cover to give a good fit over the pot


From the family of mother-in-law’s tongue, this plant has similar characteristics - i.e. tough, easy to grow, and extremely tolerant. The difference is that this form has slim, spear-like foliage that fits in well with contemporary decor. Sansevieria bacularis 'Mikado' is one of those plants that doesn't take up too much space, but it does have a big impact.

Please note that the plant comes in a nursery pot as standard, unless a decorative pot cover is included as an option.

Also, it is quite common for these plants to have small nicks or scars on their leaves. This does not affect their long-term health or vigour in any way.


  • Home care:
    Place Sansevieria in a bright room with indirect light, though it will also tolerate lower-light spaces, making it easy to position around the home. Keep it warm (though away from direct heat sources such as radiators) and away from cold draughts, and use a free-draining houseplant compost. Check that any pot cover you are using is not allowing the nursery pot inside to sit in water.

    Allow the soil to dry out completely before watering, then water thoroughly and let the excess drain away; never leave it standing in water as this causes root rot. In winter, reduce watering and keep temperatures above 10°C (50°F). Repot every few years when the roots begin to outgrow the container, choosing a
    • Pets: Harmful if eaten

    Goes well with