Snake Plant Emerald Star

Snake Plant 'Emerald Star' – Bold, Glossy Green with a Compact Twist

The Snake Plant 'Emerald Star' is a compact, dense-growing cultivar of Sansevieria, prized for its glossy, emerald-green leaves that fan outward in a rosette-like pattern. Unlike taller, upright snake plant varieties, 'Emerald Star' grows in a tighter, fuller form that adds rich texture and color to desktops, tabletops, and shelves. Its vibrant green foliage with subtle variegation makes it both visually appealing and incredibly low-maintenance.

Highly adaptable and nearly indestructible, this variety is ideal for small spaces, low-light rooms, or as part of a clustered indoor jungle.

Product Highlights

Light: Grows well in low to bright indirect light; best color shows in medium to bright filtered light

Water: Allow soil to dry completely between waterings; water sparingly

Size: Ships approximately 6–10” tall in a 4" or 6" nursery pot; compact and full growth habit

Toxicity: Toxic to pets and humans if ingested

Style: Rosette-style snake plant with rich green foliage and subtle horizontal striping; dense and low-growing

Care Level: Extremely easy; ideal for beginners, offices, and low-light environments

How to Care for Your Snake Plant 'Emerald Star'

Place your Emerald Star in a location that receives moderate to bright indirect light for the best color and growth. This plant will tolerate low-light areas but may grow more slowly. Use a cactus or succulent soil mix and water thoroughly only when the soil is completely dry.

Like other sansevierias, this variety is extremely drought-tolerant and susceptible to overwatering — it’s always safer to wait an extra few days before watering again. The plant thrives in average indoor humidity and doesn't require any special conditions.

Its compact, lush rosette form rarely needs pruning and is well-suited to small pots or grouped displays.

Why Garden Wrld?

Each Snake Plant 'Emerald Star' is greenhouse-grown and selected for shape, density, and resilience. We ship in eco-conscious, protective packaging and include a digital care guide with every order. Need help after delivery? Our plant care team is here to support you with personalized advice.

Pro Tip: For a fuller, more symmetrical shape, rotate your Emerald Star every few weeks. This cultivar thrives when left slightly root-bound and rarely needs to be repotted.