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Sansevieria trifasciata 'Moonshine'

Also Known As

Dracaena trifasciata 'Moonshine'
Sansevieria 'Moonshine'
Sansevieria Futura Silver Offset'
Sansevieria trifasciata 'Futura Silver Offset'
Sansevieria trifasciata 'Moonlight'
Moonlight Sansevieria
Moonshine Snake Plant
Mother-in-Law Tongue

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 12"-24"
W: 6"-12"

planting zones

10a-12

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Sansevieria trifasciata 'Moonshine' plant details

Sansevieria trifasciata 'Moonshine' is a broadleaf deciduous or evergreen cactus / succulent with blue, green and variegated foliage. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. 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 'Moonshine'

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: deciduous or evergreen blue, green and variegated
Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, houseplant, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sansevieria trifasciata 'Moonshine'

USDA Zones: 10a - 12
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Snake Plants prefer a well-drained soil with infrequent watering. If your plant is in a lower light situation, hold off on watering even longer. These plants are very tough and adaptable, but will thrive in medium to bright, indirect light. Plant in containers, rock gardens, Mediterranean gardens or bring them inside to grace your home.

By: Little Prince of Oregon

This unique silver-leaved form of the familiar (and foolproof) Snakeplant makes for an unusual addition to shady planters. It seems to be very happy with just bright light or morning sun. Growing 12-18" tall, its succulent 3-4" wide leaves grow 12-18" tall and store water making it very drought tolerant. Easy as pie to winter over indoors. Shipping 4" pots.

By: Avant Gardens

A blueish-white form of Sansevieria trifasciata with dark green margins. Very drought tolerant and easy to grow. Makes offsets and will fill a pot nicely.

By: Paradise Found Nursery

Stunning silver-leafed cultivar, leaves 2ft. tall, Hardy to 32F.

By: Cactus Jungle

Attractive light-silvery-green leaves are 3-4" wide and have dark green leaf margins. 'Moonshine' is a relatively new hybrid, and like other sansevierias, it is an indestructible houseplant that thrives on neglect and only needs watering a couple times a month making it a perfect plant for the busy gardener. Sansevierias are also known to remove air toxins from indoor environments. Mature plants send off young 'pups" or sucker plants around the base of the mother plant creating a very full specimen.

By: Logee's Plants for Home & Garden

Thick silvery green blades on a tough medium sized sansevieria. The blades slowly mature to a soft green.

By: Almost Eden

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Photo of Sansevieria trifasciata 'Moonshine' foliage by Paradise Found Nursery

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By: Karl Gercens III

By: Almost Eden

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By: Derek Powazek

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Photo of Sansevieria trifasciata 'Moonshine' foliage by Avant Gardens

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Gardening facts about Sansevieria trifasciata 'Moonshine' plant

How to Grow Sansevieria trifasciata 'Moonshine'

Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - shade
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant

Features

Foliage Color
- variegated
- green
- blue
Wildlife
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Foliage Season
- evergreen
- deciduous
Texture
- glaucous

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