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Sansevieria hallii

Also Known As

  • Baseball Bat Sansevieria

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 12"
  • W: 12"

planting zones

  • 9a-11

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Sansevieria hallii plant details

Sansevieria hallii is a slow-growing evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In summer lavender, pink and white flowers emerge. Grows well with bright shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sansevieria hallii

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 12 IN tall
Flowers: lavender, pink and white blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, houseplant, tropical-looking, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sansevieria hallii

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

AKA The Baseball Bat Sansevieria! A slow growing very attractive Sansevieria with few stout blue-gray thick leaves that are nearly cylindrical. The flowers occasionally seen on older plants are long violet-pink tubed with white petals. Can get quite tall. Protect from full summer sun.

Gardening facts about Sansevieria hallii plant

How to Grow Sansevieria hallii

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • white
    • pink
    • lavender
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • 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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Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent

Zones

9b-12

Size

Height: 2'-6'

Width: 2'-6'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • occasional - drought tolerant
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Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent

Zones

10a-11

Size

Height: 3'-5'

Width: 1'-2'

  • sun - shade
  • low
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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
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