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Sansevieria trifasciata 'Hahnii Silver Frost'

Also Known As

  • Sansevieria 'Hahnii Silver Frost'
  • Mother in Law's Tongue
  • Snake Plant

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 6"-10"
  • W: 6"-12"

planting zones

  • 9b-11

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Sansevieria trifasciata 'Hahnii Silver Frost' plant details

Sansevieria trifasciata 'Hahnii Silver Frost' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue, green and variegated foliage. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and low water. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sansevieria trifasciata 'Hahnii Silver Frost'

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue, green and variegated
Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 6 IN - 10 IN - tall

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sansevieria trifasciata 'Hahnii Silver Frost'

USDA Zones: 9b - 11
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: low
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Silver-leafed, short "Bird's nest"cultivar of the "Snake Plant" Hardy to 35F.

Gardening facts about Sansevieria trifasciata 'Hahnii Silver Frost' plant

How to Grow Sansevieria trifasciata 'Hahnii Silver Frost'

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • low
  • Water Needs

    • dry in winter
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • green
    • blue
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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Zones

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Size

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Zones

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Size

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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 1'-2'

  • sun - shade
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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

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