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Sansevieria trifasciata
Also Known As
- Sansevieria zeylanica (hort.)
- Bird Nest Hybrids
- Mother-in-Law's Tongue
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 2'-5'
- W: 1'-3'
planting zones
- 10a-12
Sansevieria trifasciata plant details
Sansevieria trifasciata is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green and variegated foliage. In fall, spring and summer white flowers emerge. Grows well with bright shade - shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Sansevieria trifasciata
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: asparagaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green and variegated
- Mature size: 1 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 5 FT - tall
- Flowers: white blooms in fall, spring and summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Sansevieria trifasciata
- USDA Zones: 10a - 12
- Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Almost Eden
By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens
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Gardening facts about Sansevieria trifasciata plant
How to Grow Sansevieria trifasciata
Sun Exposure
- bright shade - shade
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Soil Needs
- well-drained
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- variegated
- green
Flower Color
- white
Flower Season
- fall
- summer
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
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aka Acyntha cylindrica, Cordyline cylindrica, Sansevieria angolensis, Sansevieria cylindrica 'African Spear', Sansevieria cylindrica 'Skyline', Sansevieria livingstoniae, African Spear, African Spear Cylindrica Snake Plant, Cylinder Snake Plant, Skyline Spear, Skyline Spear Sansevieria, Spear Orchid, Spear Sansevieria
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 3'-4'
Width: 2'-3'
- mostly sun - shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
aka Dracaena hanningtonii, Blue Sansevieria, East African Wild Sisal
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 2'-5'
Width: 3'-8'
- sun - mostly shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
aka Boophone fischeri, Dracaena singularis, Sansevieria singularis, Snake Plant
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 2'-6'
Width: 2'-6'
- sun - mostly shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
aka Sansevieria 'Mason's Congo', Mason's Congo Mother-In-Law's Tongue
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10a-11
Size
Height: 3'-5'
Width: 1'-2'
- sun - shade
- low
aka Sansevieria 'Bantel's Sensation', White Striped Sansevieria
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10b-12
Size
Height: 18"-36"
Width: 8"-12"
- bright shade - dappled shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
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