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Sansevieria roxburghiana

Also Known As

  • Sansevieria roxburgiana
  • Indian Bowstring Hemp
  • Mother in Law's Tongue

Plant type

shrub, cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 2'-3'
  • W: 2'-3'

planting zones

  • 10a-10b

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Sansevieria roxburghiana plant details

Sansevieria roxburghiana is an evergreen cactus / succulent or shrub with green foliage. Grows well with sun - shade and regular - low water. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sansevieria roxburghiana

Plant type: cactus / succulent or shrub
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sansevieria roxburghiana

USDA Zones: 10a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Moderate water in summer, no water in winter. Rots easily if over-watered. Partial Shade to Shade. Indoor.

By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

Gardening facts about Sansevieria roxburghiana plant

How to Grow Sansevieria roxburghiana

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - low
  • Water Needs

    • dry in winter
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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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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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
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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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