Mother-in-laws Tongue. An excellent foliage plant with stiff sword-like leaves with darker green bands tolerant of a wide range of conditions. Max Height 90cm. Max Spread 45cm. Flowers March to May. Min temp 50°F / 10°C.
Sansevieria trifasciata
An excellent foliage plant with stiff sword-like leaves with darker green bands tolerant of a wide range of conditions
Category: Houseplants
Additional information
Generic | Sansevieria |
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Species | trifasciata |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Mother-in-laws Tongue |
Flower Colour | green |
Soil | |
Aspect | |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 90cm |
Family | Agavaceae |
Spread | 45cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Erect |
Fragrance | TRUE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | March, May |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Min temp 50°F / 10°C |
Planting | |
Care | Water sparingly in winter, Liquid feed fortnightly during growing season |
Border | Houseplant, Conservatory plant |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | Vine weevils |
Maintenance | Re-pot if necessary in spring using a suitable potting compost |
Propagation | Division |
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