Sansevieria trifasciata
Botanical Name: Sansevieria trifasciata
Common Names: Snake Plant, Mother In Laws Tongue, St Georges Sword,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Indoor Plants, Palms, Ferns & Tropical, Succulents & Cacti Clumping, Tufting, Upright
Description:
An ornamental structural plant that makes a great potted display. It grows by spreading rhizomes. A great house plant, it is tolerant of low light levels and irregular watering. Has been recommended by NASA as one of the best plants for improving indoor air quality by absorbing toxins. In warmer climates it can be planted in the garden. Sansevieria has been classed as an environmental weed in Queensland, New South Wales and the Northern Territory so it needs to be used responsibly in the landscape.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
TBA TBA
Position: Soil Type:
Any Any, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Balcony / Roof, Borders / Shrubbery, Courtyard, Cut Flower, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Formal Garden, Indoor Plant, Lo wWater Garden, Mass Planting, Shady Garden, Tropical Garden
Pests & Diseases: TBA
Cultural Notes
Family Name: Origin:
Asparagaceae TBA
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: TBA
Flower Colour: TBA
Flower Fragrant:
Flowering Season: TBA
Fruit: TBA
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: TBA
Maintenance Level: TBA
Water Usage: TBA
Drought: TBA
Frost: TBA
Wind: TBA