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Sansevieria trifasciata 'Twisted Sister'

Also Known As

  • Sansevieria 'Gold Twist'
  • Sansevieria trifasciata futura 'Twisted Sister'
  • Gold Twist Sansevieria
  • Mother in Law's Tongue
  • Twisted Sister Snake Plant

Plant type

shrub, cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 12"
  • W: 12"

planting zones

  • 9b-11

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Sansevieria trifasciata 'Twisted Sister' plant details

Sansevieria trifasciata 'Twisted Sister' is an evergreen cactus / succulent or shrub with gold, green and variegated foliage. Features glaucous and glossy texture. Grows well with bright shade - shade and regular - 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 'Twisted Sister'

Plant type: cactus / succulent or shrub
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen gold, green and variegated
Mature size: 0 IN - 12 IN - wide, 0 IN - 12 IN - tall
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, houseplant, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sansevieria trifasciata 'Twisted Sister'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Moderate water in summer, no water in winter. Rots easily if overwatered. Partial Shade to Shade. Greenish Flowers. Indoor.

By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

Bright gold and green variegated foliage twists as it emerges from the base providing an almost bird's nest effect. A dwarf Sansevieria growing to about 12"-15" high. A great indoor accent plant. As tough and durable as any of the other Sansevierias preferring the same well-drained soils.

Gardening facts about Sansevieria trifasciata 'Twisted Sister' plant

How to Grow Sansevieria trifasciata 'Twisted Sister'

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in winter
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • gold
    • green
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glaucous
    • glossy

See other plant types of Sansevieria for your garden

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Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent

Zones

10a-12

Size

Height: 3'-4'

Width: 2'-3'

  • mostly sun - shade
  • occasional - drought tolerant
  • dry in winter
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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
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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
Photo of Sansevieria fischeri foliage, form by Stan Shebs
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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
Photo of Sansevieria masoniana foliage by Peter Richardson
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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
Photo of Sansevieria trifasciata 'Bantel's Sensation' foliage by Danger Garden
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