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Sansevieria trifasciata 'Ghost'
Also Known As
- Snake Plant
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 12"-18"
- W: 6"-15"
planting zones
- 9b-12
Sansevieria trifasciata 'Ghost' plant details
Sansevieria trifasciata 'Ghost' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with chartreuse, gold, green, variegated and white 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 'Ghost'
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: asparagaceae
- Foliage: evergreen chartreuse, gold, green, variegated and white
- Mature size: 6 IN - 15 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
- Uses: goth garden, houseplant
GROWING CONDITIONS for Sansevieria trifasciata 'Ghost'
- USDA Zones: 9b - 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
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How to Grow Sansevieria trifasciata 'Ghost'
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
- white
- gold
- chartreuse
- green
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
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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 Dracaena hanningtonii, Blue Sansevieria, East African Wild Sisal
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 2'-5'
Width: 3'-8'
- sun - mostly shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
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
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