Is Mother-in-law's Tongue safe for pets?

No, Mother-in-law's Tongue (Sansevieria Aethiopica) is toxic to cats and dogs. Keep it out of reach of pets.

Is Mother-in-law's Tongue easy to care for?

Mother-in-law's Tongue has a easy care difficulty rating. It requires low watering and partial_shade or full_sun light.

Can Mother-in-law's Tongue grow indoors?

Mother-in-law's Tongue is primarily an outdoor plant and may not thrive indoors without specialized conditions.

Mother-in-law's Tongue (Sansevieria Aethiopica) is a perennial succulent in the Asparagaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires low watering and partial shade or full sun light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is toxic to cats and dogs — keep it out of reach of pets.

Sansevieria aethiopica is a succulent, evergreen, perennial plant with long, narrow, sword-shaped leaves.

Last updated: February 2026

Mother-in-law's Tongue

Sansevieria Aethiopica

Sansevieria aethiopica is a succulent, evergreen, perennial plant with long, narrow, sword-shaped leaves.

Quick Facts

Type

succulent

Lifecycle

perennial

Care Difficulty

Easy

Water Needs

Low

Light

Partial Shade, Full Sun

Hardiness Zones

9-11

Safety

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Not Pet Safe

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Not Child Safe

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Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:sandy, loamy, gravelly

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:groundcover, specimen, air purification

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Mother-in-law's Tongue

Jan

Prune

Feb

Fertilize

Mar

Repot

Apr

Water+

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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Asparagaceae

Genus:Sansevieria