Sansevieria ‘Bird’s Nest’
Sansevieria trifasciata ‘Hahnii’, commonly known as Bird’s Nest Sansevieria or Dwarf Snake Plant, is a compact, evergreen succulent prized for its neat, rosette‑forming growth and architectural foliage. Its short, wide leaves form a tidy nest‑like cluster, making it perfect for container planting, indoor displays, and small garden accents.
This plant features rich green leaves mottled with darker shades in a rosette pattern, offering year‑round interest even when not in flower. Bird’s Nest Sansevieria tolerates a range of light conditions from sun to semi‑shade and is extremely low‑maintenance, thriving with minimal watering and well‑drained soil. It’s ideal for busy gardeners, interior landscapes, or shaded outdoor areas.
Versatile and resilient, Sansevieria trifasciata ‘Hahnii’ is suitable as a tabletop plant, container specimen, or grouped in succulent displays. Its compact habit and drought tolerance enhance both indoor and outdoor settings.
Plant Details
• Scientific Name: Sansevieria trifasciata ‘Hahnii’
• Common Name: Bird’s Nest Sansevieria, Dwarf Snake Plant, Dwarf Mother‑in‑law’s Tongue
• Origin: Indigenous (cultivar of African species)
• Flower Colour: Greenish‑white (rare indoors)
• Flowering Time: Occasional with maturity
• Height: ±0.3 m
• Spread: ±0.3 m
• Growth Habit: Evergreen, rosette‑forming succulent
Care & Planting Tips
• Planting Position: Sun to semi‑shade
• Water Requirements: Low; allow soil to dry between waterings
• Soil: Well‑drained, sandy or cactus/succulent mix
• Hardiness: Tender; protect from frost
• Uses: Indoor plant, container feature, rockeries, succulent gardens, accents
Available Sizes
• 19 cm pot