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Whale Fin Sansevieria 200mm
🪴 Whale Fin Sansevieria
Botanical Name: Sansevieria masoniana
Also Known As: Whale Fin, Shark Fin, Mason's Congo
Family: Asparagaceae
Native to: Central Africa (Congo)
Type: Evergreen succulent perennial
> 🔄 Note: Although still widely called Sansevieria, the genus is now officially reclassified under Dracaena. So, Sansevieria masoniana = Dracaena masoniana — but both names are accepted in horticulture.
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🐳 Why It’s Called "Whale Fin"
Its massive, paddle-shaped leaf looks like a whale’s dorsal fin emerging from the soil.
Can grow 1–2 feet tall and up to 10 inches wide at maturity.
Usually sold as a single, impressive leaf in a pot, though it can form clumps over time.
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🍃 Foliage
Thick, leathery, upright leaves with a mottled green pattern and sometimes purple or reddish margins at the base.
Extremely tough and drought-tolerant — classic traits of snake plants.
Leaves can have faint vertical striping or be nearly solid green.
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🌱 Growth Habit
Very slow-growing, especially as a single leaf in low light.
Eventually produces underground rhizomes, leading to a clump of upright fins.
Ideal as a statement plant or minimalist accent piece.
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💧 Care Requirements
Aspect Requirement
Light Bright, indirect light is ideal; tolerates low light but grows slower.
Water Water deeply but infrequently. Allow soil to dry completely between waterings.
Humidity Normal household humidity is fine. Very low humidity tolerant.
Soil Fast-draining cactus/succulent mix; avoid heavy, moisture-retentive soils.
Temperature Prefers 21–29°C (70–85°F). Keep above 10°C (50°F).
Feeding Light feeding once per month in spring–summer. No feeding in winter.
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🔁 Propagation
Propagates by:
Rhizome division
Leaf cuttings, although slow and variegation may not carry over
> 🛑 Leaf cuttings often lose the original variegation if taken from a variegated Whale Fin.
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📝 Notable Traits
Virtually indestructible, great for neglect-tolerant households or office environments.
Grows much slower than other Sansevierias due to its large leaf mass.
A great choice for modern, sculptural aesthetics, or small spaces that need a bold visual.
🪴 Whale Fin Sansevieria
Botanical Name: Sansevieria masoniana
Also Known As: Whale Fin, Shark Fin, Mason's Congo
Family: Asparagaceae
Native to: Central Africa (Congo)
Type: Evergreen succulent perennial
> 🔄 Note: Although still widely called Sansevieria, the genus is now officially reclassified under Dracaena. So, Sansevieria masoniana = Dracaena masoniana — but both names are accepted in horticulture.
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🐳 Why It’s Called "Whale Fin"
Its massive, paddle-shaped leaf looks like a whale’s dorsal fin emerging from the soil.
Can grow 1–2 feet tall and up to 10 inches wide at maturity.
Usually sold as a single, impressive leaf in a pot, though it can form clumps over time.
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🍃 Foliage
Thick, leathery, upright leaves with a mottled green pattern and sometimes purple or reddish margins at the base.
Extremely tough and drought-tolerant — classic traits of snake plants.
Leaves can have faint vertical striping or be nearly solid green.
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🌱 Growth Habit
Very slow-growing, especially as a single leaf in low light.
Eventually produces underground rhizomes, leading to a clump of upright fins.
Ideal as a statement plant or minimalist accent piece.
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💧 Care Requirements
Aspect Requirement
Light Bright, indirect light is ideal; tolerates low light but grows slower.
Water Water deeply but infrequently. Allow soil to dry completely between waterings.
Humidity Normal household humidity is fine. Very low humidity tolerant.
Soil Fast-draining cactus/succulent mix; avoid heavy, moisture-retentive soils.
Temperature Prefers 21–29°C (70–85°F). Keep above 10°C (50°F).
Feeding Light feeding once per month in spring–summer. No feeding in winter.
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🔁 Propagation
Propagates by:
Rhizome division
Leaf cuttings, although slow and variegation may not carry over
> 🛑 Leaf cuttings often lose the original variegation if taken from a variegated Whale Fin.
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📝 Notable Traits
Virtually indestructible, great for neglect-tolerant households or office environments.
Grows much slower than other Sansevierias due to its large leaf mass.
A great choice for modern, sculptural aesthetics, or small spaces that need a bold visual.