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
Additional information
| Generic | Sansevieria |
|---|---|
| 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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