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Sansevieriatrifasciata

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Genus
Sansevieria (san-se-VEER-ee-uh)
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Species
trifasciata (try-fask-ee-AH-tuh)
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Synonym
Sansevieria craigii
Sansevieria jacquinii
Sansevieria laurentii
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Herbaceous
Good Fall Color
Provides Winter Interest
Smooth
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness

Unknown - Tell us

Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
N/A
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Bronze
Chartreuse/Yellow
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size

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Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting

Unknown - Tell us

Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Colton, California

Broaddus, Texas

Richmond, Texas

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baroness
| November 2007 | positive

I really like this plant as this does not need so much tending and it multiplies rapidly. . . I have lots of them in my garden. . . plant...Read More

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vossner
(Zone 8a) | February 2006 | positive

Recently purchased from Bob Smoley, so don't know much about it. Rated it positive because it is absolutely stunning. Look forward to t...Read More

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