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Sansevieriahumiflora

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Sansevieria humiflora by Crasulady2

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Genus

Sansevieria (san-se-VEER-ee-uh)

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Species

humiflora (hew-mee-FLOR-a)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Light Shade

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Height

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness

Not Applicable

Danger

Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Unknown - Tell us

Other Details

Category

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

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Valley Village, CA | January 2005 | neutral

I would dearly love to know where the species name came from? What nursery? I can't find it listed anyplace except here. Where did you...Read More

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