Golden Hahnii Snake Plant (Sansevieria trifasciata 'Golden Hahnii'): A Compact, Variegated Bird's Nest Cultivar

Golden Hahnii is a charming, dwarf cultivar of the ubiquitous Snake Plant. It forms a tight, vase-shaped rosette of broad, succulent leaves banded with creamy yellow margins and horizontal green stripes. Growing only 6–8 inches tall, it’s perfect for small spaces, desktops, or mixed succulent arrangements. This 1953 introduction by Hahn (PP1224) remains a popular, low-maintenance houseplant.

Taxonomic Profile

Care Instructions

Tolerates low light but thrives in bright, indirect light. Water sparingly—allow soil to dry completely between waterings. Overwatering is the main killer. Average home temperatures suit it well. Propagate by division or leaf cuttings.