Sansevieria Samurai Ehrenbergii cv. (Dwarf Snake Plant) – Grow & Care Guide

Botanical Name: Dracaena hanningtonii ‘Samurai’ (formerly Sansevieria ehrenbergii ‘Samurai’)
Common Name: Sansevieria Samurai, Dwarf Snake Plant, Samurai Snake Plant

The Sansevieria Samurai is a compact, slow-growing succulent with thick, V-shaped leaves arranged in a fan-like pattern. Its unique architectural shape makes it an excellent indoor plant for homes and offices.

Plant Information

• Plant Type: Succulent
• Growth Habit: Compact rosette
• Mature Height: 10–20 cm (4–8 inches)
• Growth Rate: Slow
• Ideal Location: Indoor or shaded balcony
• Difficulty Level: Easy

Pot Size

• 3–5 inch pot for small plants
• 5–6 inch pot for mature plants
• Always use a pot with drainage holes.

Potting Mix

Use a fast-draining succulent mix:

• 40% coarse river sand
• 30% cocopeat
• 20% compost or vermicompost
• 10% perlite or pumice

Avoid heavy clay soil that retains water.

Light Requirements

• Bright indirect sunlight is ideal.
• Can tolerate 1–3 hours of gentle morning sunlight.
• Avoid strong afternoon sun during summer.

Watering

• Water only when the soil is completely dry.
• Summer: Every 10–15 days.
• Winter: Every 20–30 days.
• Do not overwater, as this plant is highly susceptible to root rot.

Temperature

• Ideal: 18–35°C
• Protect from temperatures below 10°C.

Fertilizer

• Apply a balanced liquid fertilizer (NPK 19:19:19) at half strength every 6–8 weeks during spring and summer.
• Avoid frequent fertilizing.

Repotting

• Repot every 2–3 years or when the plant becomes root-bound.
• Choose a pot only one size larger than the current one.

Propagation

• Divide offsets (pups) from the mother plant.
• Leaf cuttings are possible but may not preserve the cultivar’s compact form.