Snake Plant Emerald Star Live Plant
4" Pot
$25.00
Sale price
$25.00
Regular price
Free shipping included
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Snake Plant Emerald Star Live Plant
$25.00
Sale price
$25.00
Regular price
Free shipping included
Light Bright, indirect lightCare EasyPets Not pet-safe
What arrives: your plant, rooted in soil in its 4" nursery pot. Pot size is the pot's diameter, not the plant's height — a larger pot generally means an older, larger plant. Live plants vary in height, fullness and leaf count.
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Free delivery, continental U.S. Packed and dispatched in 1–4 business days (we ship Monday–Wednesday so plants don't sit in transit over a weekend); standard transit is then typically 3–7 business days. Heat packs are not included automatically — for cold-weather deliveries (below about 45°F at the destination) add Winter Plant Shipping Protection to your order. In extreme heat or cold we may hold your order until it is safe to ship, and will let you know. Shipping details
Snake Plant 'Emerald Star' (Dracaena trifasciata, formerly Sansevieria trifasciata) has upright, sword-shaped leaves with deep green centers framed by fine yellow edges. A bright, easy-care choice for any room.
The Snake Plant 'Emerald Star' impresses with rich green, upright leaves that bring fresh, structured beauty to any room. Low-fuss and effortlessly stylish, it's a great pick for beginners and a confident accent for a desk or corner.
Why choose Snake Plant Emerald Star
- A tidy, low rosette that fits desks, shelves, and windowsills
- Extremely forgiving — handles low light and infrequent watering
- Great for beginners, offices, and forgetful waterers
Looks best: desk or windowsill.
What you receive
- One live Snake Plant Emerald Star, rooted in soil in a 4" nursery pot.
- Nursery pot and soil included; a decorative planter only if you select one.
- Live plants vary in height, fullness and leaf count within the pot size you choose; we do not publish measured shipping heights.
Will it suit your home?
- Botanical name: Dracaena trifasciata, formerly Sansevieria trifasciata
- Light: Adapts low to bright, indirect; brightest growth in bright light
- Water: only when the soil is fully dry — roughly every 2–3 weeks, much less in winter.
- Difficulty: Beginner-friendly — one of the most forgiving houseplants, as long as you don't overwater.
- Growth style: Low, compact rosette (spreads slowly by rhizomes into a small clump).
- Mature size: Stays a low rosette — much shorter than upright snake plants. Mature size can vary by growing conditions.
- Pet safety: Not pet-safe — toxic to cats and dogs if eaten. Keep out of reach of pets.
Good fit: Beginners and busy or forgetful waterers · Low-light rooms and offices · People who want a compact, tidy plant · Small spaces — desks, shelves, sills.
Think twice if: Homes with pets that may chew leaves — it is toxic · People who tend to overwater — soggy soil rots it · Anyone wanting a tall floor plant or a trailing look · Spots that stay cold or frosty.
Delivery and arrival help
- Ships free within the continental U.S. from a greenhouse in Florida or California, carefully packed in its nursery pot with soil.
- Dispatched within 1–4 business days, Monday to Wednesday so plants don't sit in transit over a weekend; standard transit is typically 3–7 business days after that.
- Heat packs are not included automatically: in cold weather (below about 45°F at the destination) add Winter Plant Shipping Protection to your order, and in extreme cold or heat we may hold the order until it is safe to ship — we will let you know.
- If it arrives dead, severely damaged, or significantly different from the description, email photos of the plant and packaging to info@shopfloridaplant.com within 48 hours of delivery for a full refund or a free replacement (refund policy).
- Give your plant a few days to settle in; minor cosmetic marks from transit are normal.
Care and common questions
- Light: Snake Plant Emerald Star adapts to almost any light, from low to bright indirect — it grows fastest in bright, indirect light, but tolerates lower light better than most plants. Avoid intense, direct sun through glass.
- Watering: Water sparingly — only when the soil is completely dry, roughly every 2–3 weeks (less in winter). Overwatering and soggy soil cause root rot, which is the most common way to lose one.
- Humidity: Average household humidity is fine — no misting needed.
- Temperature: Warm room temperatures; protect it from frost and cold drafts.
- Soil: A free-draining mix (a cactus/succulent mix or potting soil cut with perlite) in a pot with a drainage hole.
- Fertilizer: Feed lightly once or twice in spring and summer; none in winter.
- Pruning: Trim any damaged leaves at the base; it spreads into a clump and can be divided.
- Care tip: When in doubt, don't water — snake plants forgive neglect far better than overwatering.
How often should I water Snake Plant Emerald Star?
Water only when the soil is fully dry — roughly every 2–3 weeks, much less in winter. It prefers to dry out a little between waterings rather than stay soggy.
What kind of light does Snake Plant Emerald Star need?
Snake Plant Emerald Star adapts to almost any light, from low to bright indirect — it grows fastest in bright, indirect light, but tolerates lower light better than most plants. Avoid intense, direct sun through glass.
Is Snake Plant Emerald Star pet safe?
No. Snake Plant Emerald Star is considered toxic to cats and dogs if eaten, so keep it out of reach of pets.
Why are my Snake Plant Emerald Star leaves soft, mushy, or falling over?
Soft, mushy leaves at the base are almost always root rot from overwatering. Check the mix: if it is wet, stop watering until it is completely dry, make sure the pot drains, and remove the mushy leaves. If the mix is dry and the leaves are only leaning, the plant usually needs more light or a firmer, slightly smaller pot.