Sansevieria hyacinthoides 'Siam Silver' (Siam Silver Sansevieria, Siam Silver African Bowstring Hemp, Siam Silver Bowstring Hemp, Siam Silver African Hemp 'Siam Silver', Siam Silver Snake Plant)
Botanical Information
| Family | Asparagaceae |
| Genus | Sansevieria |
| Species | hyacinthoides |
| Cultivar | 'Siam Silver' |
| Category | Perennials, Tropicals |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 10a-11 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cool season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H1c-H3 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | (-1.1) - 10 |
| Temperature (°F) | 30-50 |
| Height | 15-30 cm |
| Spread | 15-20 cm |
Description and Growing Information
| Propagation | Propagated by division or leaf cuttings. |
| Cultivation | A plant that can handle a variety of conditions and will tolerate direct sun or low light conditions in well drained, organic soil. |
| Notable Specimens | Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America. |
| Leaf Description | The stiff, leathery leaves are 50-80 cm long and 3-6 cm wide. They are green with light green-grey bands. |
Photographs
Sansevieria hyacinthoides 'Siam Silver', form. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Sansevieria hyacinthoides 'Siam Silver', leaf. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Sansevieria hyacinthoides 'Siam Silver', flower. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.