Sansevieria trifasciata 'Black Coral' (Black Coral Snake Plant)
Botanical Information
| Family | Asparagaceae |
| Genus | Sansevieria |
| Species | trifasciata |
| Cultivar | 'Black Coral' |
| Category | Perennials, Tropicals |
| Ethnobotanical Uses Disclaimer | It is used medicinally for many ailments and is used in rituals to remove the ‘evil eye’. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 10a - 11 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cold season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H3 - H1c |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | (-1.1) to above 4.5 |
| Temperature (°F) | 30 - 40 |
| Height | 0.5 -1 m |
| Flowering Period | May, June, July |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | An evergreen shrub that grows to 1 m high. |
| ID Characteristic | Studies by NASA show that it successfully removes toxins of nitrogen oxide and formaldehyde so therefore improves air quality. |
| Shape | Upright. |
| Landscape | Can be used as an accent plant, and it is an ideal plant for containers. |
| Propagation | By division of rhizomes or stolons. |
| Cultivation | Can be grown in full light to deep shade. |
| Notable Specimens | Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Stemless herb with bright rhizome. |
| Leaf Description | A tall, narrow leaf cultivar with grey-green wavy lines over a dark green background that appears almost black. |
| Flower Description | White. |
Photographs
Sansevieria trifasciata 'Black Coral', form, Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.