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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

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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

Nice, fat nearly cylindrical leaves with shallow furrow on top. Gorgeous green banding and reddish papery margins.

Gardening facts about Sansevieria fischeri plant

How to Grow Sansevieria fischeri

  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • winter
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