



Heloise and Abelard: Snake Plant & Pygmy Date Palm
Sansevieria trifasciata ‘Laurentii’ and Phoenix roebelenii
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Continue shoppingThe Snake Plant is mildly toxic to humans, pets, cats and dogs.
Super easy to care for and perfect for beginners.
The Pygmy Date Palm does best in medium to bright indirect light. Thankfully the Snake Plant can survive in most light conditions but prefers medium light.
Allow the soil to dry out completely between waterings. The Pygmy Date Palm enjoys being on the moist side.
The Pygmy Date Palm enjoys humidity. Spritz occasionally. The Snake Plant doesn't need any added humidity.
The Snake Plant is known as a great air purifier!
‘Heloise and Abelard’ is one of history’s most passionate and romantic true love stories. The famous love affair of the 12th century philosopher and theologian and his student Heloise continues to inspire and move writers and artists to this day. These forbidden lovers are represented by the Snake Plant & Date Palm, two plants that are fated to be together forever.
Both the Date Palm and the Bountiful Variegated Laurentii Snake Plant are strong and durable plants. Just like Heloise and Abelard's love, they will survive. These easy care plants will make for a great addition to your personal green space.
The Date Palm is native to southeastern Asia, and the Snake Plant is native to tropical West Africa from Nigeria east to the Congo.
Six hundred years later, it was Josephine Bonaparte, so moved by their story, the she ordered that the remains of Abelard and Heloise be entombed together at Pére Lachaise cemetery in Paris. To this day, lovers from all over the world visit the tomb where the remains of Heloise and Abelard rest eternally together.
Taking care of plants is easier than you think, trust us. Lively Root has put together a series of quick how-tos and informative posts on signs of over and under watering, repotting your plants, removing unwanted insects, and much more.
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