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Sansevieria parva
Also Known As
- Sansevieria parva 'Uganda'
- Kenya Hyacinth
- Sansevieria
Plant type
shrub, cactus / succulent
size
- H: 12"-24"
- W: 12"-36"
planting zones
- 9b-11
Sansevieria parva plant details
Sansevieria parva is an evergreen cactus / succulent or shrub with green foliage. In spring and summer pink and white flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and occasional - 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 parva
- Plant type: cactus / succulent or shrub
- Plant family: asparagaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 12 IN - 36 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
- Flowers: pink and white blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: compact, container plant, dwarf, easy-to-grow, fragrant, long-blooming, xeric
GROWING CONDITIONS for Sansevieria parva
- USDA Zones: 9b - 11
- Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Cactus Jungle
By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens
Garden photo gallery of Sansevieria parva
Gardening facts about Sansevieria parva plant
How to Grow Sansevieria parva
Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - shade
Water Needs
- occasional - low
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
- pink
Flower Season
- summer
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
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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