Are you trying to multiply your striking variegated Sansevieria, only to be disappointed when the new growth turns completely green? You’re not alone — and there’s a botanical reason behind it.

The Science Behind It:

Most variegated Sansevieria types — such as Sansevieria trifasciata 'Laurentii' — are chimeras. This means their variegation comes from genetic differences between different tissue layers in the plant’s leaves. When you take a leaf cutting, you often only get one tissue layer — and that’s typically the green one. As a result, new growth reverts to a basic, non-variegated form.

Why Leaf Cuttings Fail to Keep Variegation:

• Variegation requires specific genetic material present in all the right tissue layers.

• Leaf cuttings lack the full structure needed to replicate the variegation.

• The result? A perfectly healthy but plain green Sansevieria.

The Correct Way to Propagate Variegated Sansevieria:

To maintain the unique variegation patterns, you should:

• Divide the rhizome of a mature plant

• Or separate natural pups (offshoots) growing at the base

These methods carry the exact cell structure needed to pass on the original variegation.

What We Do at TOMs FLOWer CLUB:

At TOMs FLOWer CLUB, all Sansevieria plants in our collection are:

• Organically grown without forced fertilization

• Propagated slowly and naturally by division or from pups

• Offered in self-mixed, permeable organic substrate

• Carefully selected to preserve their original form and pattern

We grow for quality, not quantity — so you can enjoy a lasting, stable, and uniquely beautiful plant.