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Sansevieria ehrenbergii
Also Known As
- Dracaena hanningtonii
- Blue Sansevieria
- East African Wild Sisal
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 2'-5'
- W: 3'-8'
planting zones
- 9b-12
Sansevieria ehrenbergii plant details
Sansevieria ehrenbergii is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In winter white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Sansevieria ehrenbergii
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: asparagaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue and green
- Mature size: 3 FT - 8 FT - wide, 2 FT - 5 FT - tall
- Flowers: white blooms in winter
- Uses: container plant, houseplant, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Sansevieria ehrenbergii
- USDA Zones: 9b - 12
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained
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Gardening facts about Sansevieria ehrenbergii plant
How to Grow Sansevieria ehrenbergii
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- white
Wildlife
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- winter
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 8"-15"
Width: 12"-18"
- mostly sun - mostly shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 6"-18"
Width: 6"-15"
- mostly sun - mostly shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
aka Dracaena trifasciata 'Tornado', Sansevieria 'Futura Superba'
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10a-12
- mostly sun - mostly shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
Scientific Name: Dracaena 'Fernwood Mikado'
aka Sansevieria bacularis 'Mikado'
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 24"-48"
Width: 6"-18"
- mostly sun - mostly shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 12"-24"
Width: 6"-12"
- sun - dappled shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
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