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Sansevieria trifasciata 'Black Coral'

Scientific Name: Dracaena trifasciata 'Black Coral'

Also Known As

  • Sansevieria 'Black Coral'

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 2'-4'
  • W: 1'-3'

planting zones

  • 9b-12

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Sansevieria trifasciata 'Black Coral' plant details

Sansevieria trifasciata 'Black Coral' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue, green and variegated foliage. In spring cream and white flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sansevieria trifasciata 'Black Coral'

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue, green and variegated
Mature size: 1 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: cream and white blooms in spring
Uses: houseplant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sansevieria trifasciata 'Black Coral'

USDA Zones: 9b - 12
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer, heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Sansevieria ‘Black Coral’ is a unique variety of Snake Plant with upright, succulent, sword-shaped foliage. The amazing, tough green leaves are covered in wavy, horizontal stripes of light grey green. Forms upright clumps that max out around 3’ tall. Small, pale green flowers may emerge in Spring, although this rarely occurs. Retail and commercial spaces love Snake Plants, because they are low maintenance and easy to care for. Snake Plants prefer a well-drained soil with infrequent watering. If your plant is in a lower light situation, hold off on watering even longer. These plants are very tough and adaptable, but will thrive in medium to bright, indirect light. Plant in containers, rock gardens, Mediterranean gardens or bring them inside to grace your home.

Gardening facts about Sansevieria trifasciata 'Black Coral' plant

How to Grow Sansevieria trifasciata 'Black Coral'

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • lean
    • well-drained
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • green
    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • white
    • cream
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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