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Sansevieria trifasciata Compacta

Botanical Name: Common Names:

Sansevieria trifasciata Compacta Dwarf 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, Upright Narrow

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:

15-30cm <30cm

Position: Soil Type:

Any, Full Sun, Semi Shade, Shade Any, Clay, Loam, Sandy, Well Drained