
Sans Hahnii Black Jade
Sansevieria trifasciata ‘Black Jade’ · Native to Africa
A compact “bird’s nest” snake plant forming a tidy rosette of deep, dark green, upright leaves. Stylish, modern, and nearly indestructible — ideal for desks, shelves, and low-light corners.
Available in 5 inchCare
Light
Thrives in low to bright indirect light — perfect for desktops, shelves, or low-light corners.
Water
Water only when the soil is completely dry. Overwatering is the most common mistake with Sansevieria.
Soil & Feeding
Use a well-draining cactus or succulent soil, and fertilize once a month during spring and summer.
Details
Black Jade features deep green, upright leaves in a beautiful rosette shape, making it a stylish, modern indoor plant.
- ✅ Air purifier — removes toxins like formaldehyde and benzene
- ✅ Tough & stylish — withstands neglect and still looks great
- ✅ Perfect for small spaces — desks, counters, windowsills
Size
Available in a 5 inch pot.
Good to Know
⚠️ Sansevieria is toxic if ingested — keep away from pets and children. Not meant for human or animal consumption.
Plant Bio
Sansevieria trifasciata ‘Black Jade’ · a compact Bird’s Nest snake plant
Black Jade is a “Hahnii” or bird’s-nest type of snake plant — a dwarf, rosette-forming form of Sansevieria trifasciata, whose species hails from tropical West Africa. Instead of the tall blades of a standard snake plant, the Hahnii types stay low and vase-shaped, like a little green nest.
‘Black Jade’ takes that compact form and deepens the color to a rich, near-black green, giving it a sleek, modern look that fits neatly on a desk, counter, or windowsill.
It has all the toughness of the snake-plant family: it tolerates low light, stores water in its thick leaves, and only needs watering once the soil is completely dry in a gritty, fast-draining mix. It’s also a well-known air purifier that filters toxins like formaldehyde and benzene.
Stylish and virtually indestructible, it’s a perfect low-effort plant — just keep it away from pets that chew.
What is a “Hahnii” snake plant?
- A dwarf, rosette-forming (“bird’s nest”) type of snake plant.
- ‘Black Jade’ has especially deep, dark-green leaves.
- Stays compact — ideal for small spaces.
- Air-purifying and extremely low-maintenance — but toxic to pets.
Note: Sansevieria is toxic if ingested — keep away from pets and children. Grown for ornamental purposes and not intended for human or animal consumption.

