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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
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
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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
See other plant types of Sansevieria for your garden
aka Acyntha cylindrica, Cordyline cylindrica, Sansevieria angolensis, Sansevieria cylindrica 'African Spear', Sansevieria cylindrica 'Skyline', Sansevieria livingstoniae, African Spear, African Spear Cylindrica Snake Plant, Cylinder Snake Plant, Skyline Spear, Skyline Spear Sansevieria, Spear Orchid, Spear Sansevieria
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 3'-4'
Width: 2'-3'
- mostly sun - shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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
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
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
aka Dracaena trifasciata 'Moonshine', Sansevieria 'Moonshine', Sansevieria Futura Silver Offset', Sansevieria trifasciata 'Futura Silver Offset', Sansevieria trifasciata 'Moonlight', Moonlight Sansevieria, Moonshine Snake Plant, Mother-in-Law Tongue
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 12"-24"
Width: 6"-12"
- mostly sun - shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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