Sansevieria Species, Snake Plant
Sansevieriasinus-simiorum

Family: Asparagaceae Genus: Sansevieria (san-se-VEER-ee-uh)
Species: sinus-simiorum

Category

Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Cactus and Succulents

Water Requirements

Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure

Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Foliage

Grown for foliage
Unknown

Foliage Color

Unknown

Height

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow

Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers

Danger

Unknown

Bloom Color

White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics

Flowers are fragrant

Bloom Size

Unknown

Bloom Time

Unknown

Other details

Unknown

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