Snake Plant, Sansevieria Zeylanica - Succulent Plant

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Snake Plant, Sansevieria trifasciata, Sansevieria zeylanica Plant 1 Qty

5 inch Grower Round Plastic Pot (Black) 1Qty

Description for Snake Plant, Sansevieria trifasciata, Sansevieria zeylanica

Plant height: 5 – 9 inches

Plant spread: 4 – 6 inches

Interesting Fact:This plant is known as Snake Plant for its leaves resembling shape or Mother In Laws tongue for its sharp margins.

Sansevieria trifasciata is a species of foliage plant in the family Asparagaceae. Leaves are erect, fleshy, sharply-pointed, sword-shaped, deep green with light gray-green horizontal stripes. Leaves arise in a rosette from a thick rhizome. Small fragrant greenish-white flowers bloom on mature plants. Flowers and fruit rarely appear on indoor plants. The Snake plant purifies the air by absorbing toxins through the leaves and producing pure oxygen. In fact, Sansevieria is an ideal houseplant.

Common name(s): Snake plant, mother-in-law tongue, tongue of a devil

Flower colours: Greenish-white

Bloom time: Spring, Summer

Max reachable height: Up to 4 feet

Difficulty to grow: Easy to grow

Caring for Snake Plant

• Do not water them too much, especially during the winter.
• Let the soil dry between waterings.
• Feed a mild cactus fertilizer during the growing season.
• Watch for mealybugs and spider mites and apply cure on time.

Typical uses of Snake Plant

Special features: Air purifier.

Ornamental use: They are excellent in a grouping and will grow equally well on the floor or on table-top displays.