Snake 'Stuckii' Live Plant
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
- Botanical Name: Sansevieria Cylindrica
- Common Names: Stuckii
- Description: This Sansevieria has thin pointed spears which grow outward from its base. Like many Snake plants, this plant can thrive with very little care and extremely moderate watering.
Why choose Snake 'Stuckii'
- Bold, upright leaves that make an architectural statement
- Extremely forgiving — handles low light and infrequent watering
- Great for beginners, offices, and forgetful waterers
Looks best: floor in a low-light corner.
What you receive
- One live Snake 'Stuckii', 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- Live plants vary in height, fullness and leaf count within the pot size you choose; we do not publish measured shipping heights.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?
- 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: Upright, architectural, clumping (spreads by rhizomes).
- Mature size: Upright leaves can reach a couple of feet over time — 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 an upright, architectural plant · Small spaces — it stays tidy.
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 trailing or bushy 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 'Stuckii' 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 'Stuckii'?
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 'Stuckii' need?
Snake 'Stuckii' 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 'Stuckii' pet safe?
No. Snake 'Stuckii' is considered toxic to cats and dogs if eaten, so keep it out of reach of pets.
Why are my Snake 'Stuckii' 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.