Sansevieria Species, Snake Plant

Sansevieriakirkii var. pulchra

Genus
Sansevieria (san-se-VEER-ee-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Good Fall Color
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Orange/Apricot
Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
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)
From leaf cuttings
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Clovis, California

Bartow, Florida

Amarillo, Texas

San Angelo, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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2
neutrals
0
negative
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Mission Viejo, CA (Zone 9b) | July 2011 | neutral

Looks a lot like Coppertone?

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Valley Village, CA | December 2001 | neutral

This plant has spotted leaves, and a wavy border, it gets quiet large, and needs a heavy pot to hold it in. It is extremely handsome. It...Read More

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