Sansevieria trifasciata 'Tornado'

Also Known As

Dracaena trifasciata 'Tornado'
Sansevieria 'Futura Superba'

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

planting zones

10a-12

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Sansevieria trifasciata 'Tornado' plant details

Sansevieria trifasciata 'Tornado' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with gold, green and variegated foliage. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sansevieria trifasciata 'Tornado'

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen gold, green and variegated

Uses: houseplant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sansevieria trifasciata 'Tornado'

USDA Zones: 10a - 12
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

'Tornado' is a marginally variegated, twisted leaves on a relatively dwarf plant. Rosette-growing habit. Dracaena trifasciata (a.k.a. Snake Plants) are one of those oddball plants that can be classified as both tropical and succulent, they DO NOT like direct sun much though. Snake plants are known for being one of the easiest houseplant (for people who forgets about their plants). This plant can rot if you overwater it so it is best lean towards neglecting this plant than over-caring for it. Snake plants can most-certainly shatter pots if left alone for too long though, there are tales of people being woken up by the loudest "BANG!" at night, only to find out that it was their Snake Plant that shattered their ceramic pot! Luckily they are fairly slow-growing.

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How to Grow Sansevieria trifasciata 'Tornado'

Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant

Features

Foliage Color
- variegated
- gold
- green
Foliage Season
- evergreen

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