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Sansevieria fischeri
Also Known As
- Boophone fischeri
- Dracaena singularis
- Sansevieria singularis
- Snake Plant
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 2'-6'
- W: 2'-6'
planting zones
- 9b-12
Sansevieria fischeri plant details
Sansevieria fischeri is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In winter white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Sansevieria fischeri
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: amaryllidaceae, asparagaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 2 FT - 6 FT - wide, 2 FT - 6 FT - tall
- Flowers: white blooms in winter
- Uses: container plant, houseplant, xeric
GROWING CONDITIONS for Sansevieria fischeri
- USDA Zones: 9b - 12
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: gritty and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Garden photo gallery of Sansevieria fischeri
By: Stan Shebs
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Gardening facts about Sansevieria fischeri plant
How to Grow Sansevieria fischeri
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
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: 6"-18"
Width: 6"-15"
- mostly sun - mostly shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
aka Dracaena trifasciata 'Jade Pagoda', Sansevieria trifasciata 'Jade Pagoda Hahnii'
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 6"-8"
Width: 6"-12"
- 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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