Sansevieria sp. [Tanzania ES 21833]

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 12"
W: 12"

planting zones

9a-11

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Sansevieria sp. [Tanzania ES 21833] plant details

Sansevieria sp. [Tanzania ES 21833] is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue, green and variegated foliage. 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 sp. [Tanzania ES 21833]

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue, green and variegated
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 12 IN tall
Uses: container plant, houseplant, tropical-looking, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sansevieria sp. [Tanzania ES 21833]

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

A beautiful new species from Tanzania. Nice, whorling, decumbent (lying down) rosette. Looks a lot like S. elliptica, in the S. kirkii family. Leaves are very thick with wavy margins, papery white on red. Excellent deep green and blue banding. Rosette reaches around 11". Very attractive species, I have heard it referred to as 'Dragon Wings' but this is not official. Collection data from Specks Nursery: Collected in Mafinga, Tanzania. 'Mafinga' is a village in the Iringa province of Tanzania (mountains south-west Tanzania, above the Malawi Sea). The Sansevieria from this area have all highly succulent leaves, which are almost round with old plants. (Email statement Ernst Specks 13.06.11) Occurrence: Tanzania, W of Mafinga, road to Madibira, 45 km, Mbeya province