Sansevieria Coppertone is truly unique and gorgeous. This rare snake plant has nearly black leaves and a hint of rose gold color. See photos and learn how to care for this easy houseplant.
Sansevieria Coppertone is Stunning
Snake plants are one of my favorite varieties of houseplants because of the ease of care. Lately, I've also been enamored by the various varieties of snake plants.
I'm slowly building my collection and I can't wait to get more of them. Today I'm sharing a plant that I swoon over, the Sansevieria Coppertone.
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Appearance of Sansevieria Kirkii Coppertone
I'm absolutely in love with this Sansevieria Coppertone. I think of it as having crocodile green leaves with a hint of copper. Take a close look at the color, and I am sure you'll appreciate the unique look of this plant. I also see hints of green black, sand, and copper.
Bordering the leaves is a thin band of rose gold, with a touch of cream. It's similar to the band that borders a Sansevieria Whale Fin (you can see the resemblance in my post). I love the contrast between the cream and the dark, almost black leaves.
Like other snake plants, the leaves are rigid so they keep their shape. It grows in a rosette manner though, unlike more common snake plants with upright growth.
How Do You Care For Coppertone Sansevieria
It's incredibly easy to take care of a Coppertone Snake Plant. Here are three basic requirements:
- Light: Bright or medium indirect light, but it can tolerate lower light levels
- Potting Mix: Chunky
- Water: Water when the soil feels completely dry to the touch
Light Needs
Snake plants all grow best in bright indirect light, including this Sansevieria Coppertone. For example, place it near a large south facing window. Another good spot would be slightly away from a west facing window, so it doesn't get direct rays that are too harsh. This is a naturally slow growing plant, but with good light, it will grow faster and healthier.
Additionally, like other snake plants, the Coppertone will also tolerate lower light levels. I have my plant in a room with a north facing sliding door and 2 tiny west facing windows.
It sits in a corner, and receives no direct sunlight. In that spot, the plant receives consistent lower indirect light for most of the day. It's healthy, but it doesn't grow much.
Best Potting Mix
Like all snake plants, the Coppertone needs to have chunky soil that drains fast. You can buy a premixed snake plant soil for ease. This mix contains coco coir, perlite and dolomite.
Alternatively, I have a few of my snake plants potted in my DIY Chunky Aroid Potting Mix. I tweak the potting mix a bit to add in a bit more orchard bark and more pumice stones. The plants in this mixture have been doing great.
Water Requirements
Sansevieria Coppertone do not require frequent watering at all. The root balls and leaves will hold on to water. Overwatering is a major concern, as it will cause the roots to rot.
I water my snake plants when the soil is completely dry. In the summer, I might water them about every 2 weeks. Both constant airflow from open windows and a hotter home cause the potting mix to dry out faster. Plants also typically grow more in the summer months, so they use a bit more water.
In the winter, I water my snake plants maybe every 3-4 weeks.
All my snake plants, including the Coppertone, enjoy being bottom watered. That means, I place the plant pot in a bowl of water for about 5 minutes, and allow the water to be absorbed from the drainage hole. The potting mix absorbs what it needs, and there's no worry about the plant sitting in excess water.
How to Style
I love my Coppertone in a black pot. It's such a moody looking plant, and I like to highlight that aspect of it.
The leaves are smooth, but not super glossy. I think of it as a eggshell finish. It could go either way, and would look nice in either a matte or glossy pot.
While I have my plant in a plastic pot inside a ceramic cache pot, it's good to keep in mind that snake plants generally do well in terracotta pots. Terracotta pots allow for more airflow to the soil, and it allows it to dry faster to prevent any root rot.
Is Coppertone Snake Plant Rare?
Yes! Sansevieria Coppertone is one of the most unique snake plants.
The Coppertone is a rare variety of the Sansevieria Kirkii. Sansevieria Kirkii have wavy rose gold or copper edges. Compared to more common snake plants that have narrow upright growth, Kirkii tend to grow in a rosette and fan out.
I have never seen a Coppertone snake plant sold in any stores. If you are after this super cool plant, your best bet is to find it online.
Mine is from Canopy Plant Co., and I have had good experiences ordering from them. Check it out and fingers crossed they will have the Coppertone in stock.
Love Snake Plants?
As I mentioned earlier, snake plants are one of my favorite types of houseplants. There's so much to love about them, from their unique looks to the ease of care.
Here are a few other varieties that I love:
Any questions? Please ask below. And as always, I'd love to hear about your plants too.
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