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Asparagaceae
Sansevieria Species, Snake Plant
Sansevieriasinus-simiorum
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Genus
Sansevieria
(san-se-VEER-ee-uh)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Unknown - Tell us
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Unknown - Tell us
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Unknown - Tell us
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 the rootball
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From leaf cuttings
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting
Seed Collecting
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
Regional
This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:
Brooksville, Florida
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