{"product_id":"variegated-shark-fin-snake-plant","title":"Variegated Shark Fin Snake Plant | Sansevieria masoniana 'Variegated'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariegated Shark Fin Snake Plant | \u003cem\u003eDracaena masoniana\u003c\/em\u003e 'Variegated'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eLive Indoor Plant | Native to Central Africa | Whale Fin | Statement Plant\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne leaf. That's the whole plant. And it's enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Shark Fin Snake Plant — also called the Whale Fin — is one of the most architecturally unusual plants available for indoor cultivation. Where most Snake Plants produce clusters of upright sword-like leaves, \u003cem\u003eDracaena masoniana\u003c\/em\u003e produces a single, massive paddle-shaped leaf that can grow to 4 feet tall and 10 inches wide indoors. The variegated form adds broad cream and pale green mottling across the dark green surface, creating a pattern that looks almost hand-painted against the sculptural form.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe single-leaf form is not a sign of immaturity — it's the plant's natural growth habit. Mature specimens produce one leaf at a time from the rhizome, each new leaf emerging slowly and growing over months. The plant is not in a hurry. It doesn't need to be. The single leaf is statement enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLike all \u003cem\u003eDracaena trifasciata\u003c\/em\u003e relatives, the Shark Fin uses Crassulacean Acid Metabolism (CAM) — opening its stomata at night to absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen. It is one of the most drought-tolerant plants in the collection, storing water in its thick, succulent leaf tissue. Overwatering is the only significant risk.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe variegated form is slower-growing than the plain green variety and produces less chlorophyll — which means it needs slightly more light to maintain the same growth rate, and the variegation can fade in very low light conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA note on toxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Toxic to cats and dogs if ingested. Keep out of reach of pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle large paddle leaf; grows to 3–4 feet tall indoors over time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedium to bright indirect light; tolerates lower light but variegation may fade; avoid direct sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater every 3–6 weeks; allow soil to dry completely between waterings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAverage indoor humidity; no misting required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60–80°F | keep from temperatures below 50°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToxic to cats and dogs if ingested\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-draining potting mix or cactus mix. Water thoroughly, then allow to dry completely before watering again. Do not allow to sit in water. Fertilize sparingly — once or twice during spring and summer at half strength. The plant grows slowly; do not repot until clearly root-bound.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy we love it:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle massive paddle leaf — one of the most architecturally specific forms in the collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCream and pale green variegation on dark green — a pattern that looks hand-painted on a sculptural form\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCAM photosynthesis — opens stomata at night, releasing oxygen while you sleep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtremely drought-tolerant — stores water in its thick leaf tissue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlow-growing and long-lived — a plant that stays with you for years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative Manor Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Variegated Shark Fin earns its place in the collection through the same CAM photosynthesis as the other Snake Plants — nighttime oxygen release, documented VOC absorption, continuous contribution to the air quality of the rooms it occupies. Its specific contribution to the collection is formal: a single, massive, variegated paddle leaf is one of the most unusual and considered plant forms available indoors. It doesn't need a pot stand or a special placement. It needs a spot with good light and a room that's ready for something that doesn't look like anything else.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"House Plant Shop","offers":[{"title":"4\" Pot","offer_id":63382925476209,"sku":"4_SNAKE_SHARK.FIN.VAR","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6\" Pot","offer_id":63382925508977,"sku":"6_SNAKE_SHARK.FIN.VAR","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/7221\/4641\/files\/6_SNAKE_SHARK.FIN.VAR_TEMP.jpg?v=1775160486","url":"https:\/\/nativemanor.co\/products\/variegated-shark-fin-snake-plant","provider":"Native Manor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}