Sansevieria ‘Coppertone’ is a rare and unusual snake plant cultivar, prized for its shimmering bronze to copper-toned foliage. Unlike the classic green varieties, this cultivar displays warm metallic hues that deepen with age and sunlight exposure, giving it a truly distinctive look.

The foliage is long, slender, and slightly arching, forming elegant fans of upright leaves. Depending on the light, leaves can appear bronzy-green, golden, or with subtle copper highlights — making it a striking contrast plant in any indoor collection. Like all Sansevierias, it’s incredibly tough, drought-tolerant, and easy to grow, making it as resilient as it is beautiful.

Compact and sculptural, ‘Coppertone’ is perfect for modern interiors, tabletops, or as part of a mixed foliage display.

🌱 Care Guide

Light

• Adapts to a wide range of conditions — from low light to bright indirect light.

• Stronger colours (bronze/copper tones) appear in brighter light.

• Can tolerate some direct sunlight but avoid harsh midday sun indoors.

Watering

• Very drought-tolerant. Allow soil to dry out completely between waterings.

• Water sparingly in winter when growth slows.

• Overwatering is the most common cause of problems — always err on the side of too dry.

Humidity

• Tolerates normal household humidity.

• No extra humidity is required.

Temperature

• Thrives in 18–30°C.

• Avoid prolonged exposure below 10°C.

Soil

• Requires a well-draining, gritty mix.

• Cactus or succulent soil with added perlite or sand is ideal.

Fertiliser

• Feed lightly every 6–8 weeks in spring and summer with a diluted cactus/succulent fertiliser.

• No need to fertilise in autumn or winter.

Growth Habit & Maintenance

• Naturally upright, clumping growth habit.

• Slow-growing, but produces new pups at the base over time.

• Minimal maintenance required — simply wipe leaves to remove dust.

Propagation

• Easily propagated by division of clumps or by leaf cuttings.

Repotting

• Rarely needed — repot only when rootbound, usually every 3–4 years.

• Best done in spring.

Toxicity

• Mildly toxic to pets and humans if ingested (saponins).

🌸 Key Features at a Glance

• Family: Asparagaceae (formerly Agavaceae)

• Leaf Form: Upright, slender, with shimmering bronze/copper tones

• Growth Habit: Clumping succulent, slow-growing

• Care Level: Very low maintenance, drought-tolerant

• Collectability: Rare Sansevieria cultivar with unique metallic colouration

✨ Why Grow Sansevieria ‘Coppertone’?
This plant combines the indestructible nature of snake plants with the unique beauty of copper-toned foliage. Its sculptural leaves and metallic sheen make it a modern, stylish choice for plant lovers who want something different yet easy to care for. A rare find that offers elegance with almost no effort.